Lead HVAC Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital infrastructure is seeking a Lead HVAC Engineer in London. The role involves maintaining mechanical systems in a fast-paced environment, troubleshooting HVAC issues, and ensuring system efficiency. The ideal candidate will have HND in Mechanical Engineering and relevant certifications, plus a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

Family BUPA

Structured progression and ongoing training

Supportive environment valuing safety

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ post-certification experience in mechanical/HVAC environments.
• Ability to work in high-integrity and customer-focused settings.
• Experience maintaining HVAC systems in critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, mechanical, and plant systems.
• Use BMS, CMS systems for monitoring and logging performance.
• Act as first responder to critical system issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

F-Gas Cat 1 (City & Guilds)

Professional certification (NCC or REC)

Legionella awareness

Job description

Job Description

Lead HVAC Engineer

Location: London NW2

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (occasional shift cover required)

Salary - £65,000 + 10% performance based bonus, Family BUPA etc.

At Pure DC, we design, build and operate sustainable data centres that power the digital world. We’re looking for a skilled HVAC Engineer to join our collaborative, multi-disciplinary operations team and help maintain mechanical systems that support critical infrastructure.

This is a hands-on engineering role, working with state-of-the-art mechanical and HVAC systems in a fast-paced, safety-first environment. You’ll play a key role in keeping our systems running efficiently, safely and reliably – and you’ll be empowered to share ideas, solve problems and take ownership of your impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, mechanical and plant systems including chillers, boilers, compressed air systems, pumps and steam equipment
• Use BMS, CMS and other systems to monitor, optimise and log system performance
• Work with the maintenance team on site walk-throughs, risk assessments and permit-to-work processes
• Liaise with internal teams and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes
• Act as first responder to any issues affecting critical systems, helping to resolve and learn from incidents
• Support planned and reactive maintenance schedules with documentation and continuous improvement in mind

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified engineer with at least 4 years’ post-certification experience in mechanical/HVAC environments
• Confident working independently or as part of a team in a high-integrity environment
• Someone who brings a proactive, problem-solving mindset and a desire to grow their expertise
• Strong communication skills and experience in customer-focused or regulated settings

Essential qualifications and experience:

• HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• F-Gas Cat 1 (City & Guilds)
• Professional certification such as NCC or REC (or equivalent)
• Legionella awareness
• Experience maintaining HVAC systems in complex or critical environments (data centre experience a plus)

What we offer:

• The opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking company at the cutting edge of digital infrastructure
• A supportive environment that values safety, , and professional development
• Structured progression and access to ongoing training and mentoring

At Pure DC, we value difference and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the of the communities we serve – and to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note: All offers are subject to pre-employment screening to BS7858:2019 or equivalent.