Mandarin Speaking Electrical Data Centre Engineer

ELP Consult; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ELP Consult invites an experienced Engineer to join the London Data Centre team. You will oversee construction, operation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical facilities to ensure reliability and service excellence.

You will act as SME for complex electrical issues, lead RCA for incidents, and drive energy efficiency while aligning with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• CEng or IEng qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for FM team to ensure electrical operations meet global standards and SLAs.
• Provide SME support and lead RCA for power-related incidents; identify SPOFs and oversee mitigations.
• Review and approve electrical system modifications and capacity expansion plans without impacting live IT operations.
• Promote compliance with Electrical Safety Programs, including LOTO and Arc Flash protections.

Skills

Electrical Power Engineering

Electrical calculation software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Electrical Engineering

CEng or IEng qualification preferred

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the continued growth of our UK operations, we are looking for a motivated and experienced professional to join our London Data Centre as an Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the construction, operation, maintenance, and optimization of Data Centre electrical facilities, ensuring operational reliability, compliance, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 1. Operational Oversight & Vendor Management Act as the technical lead overseeing the Facility Management (FM) team to ensure all electrical operations align with global standards and SLAs. Review and approve critical operational documents, including Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP). Conduct regular audits of maintenance records and onsite activities to ensure high standards of execution and safety compliance.
2. 2. Technical Authority & Risk Mitigation Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex electrical issues and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for power-related incidents. Identify potential Single Points of Failure (SPOF) and oversee mitigation measures. Provide technical supervision and approval for high-risk electrical operations, including UPS bypass, generator load testing, and HV switching activities.
3. 3. Strategic Asset & Lifecycle Management Review and approve electrical system modifications and capacity expansion plans to ensure no impact on live IT operations. Support long-term CAPEX planning through equipment health assessments and lifecycle analysis. Drive energy efficiency initiatives by analysing power distribution performance and PUE trends.
4. 4. Compliance & Safety Standards Ensure all electrical systems comply with local statutory and regulatory requirements. Promote and enforce compliance with Electrical Safety Programs, including LOTO and Arc Flash protection procedures.

RequirementsEducation & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• CEng or IEng qualification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Data Centre operations on the electrical side
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for junior positions.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Electrical Power Engineering
• Familiarity with electrical calculation software
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Personal Attributes:

• Positive attitude with strong teamwork spirit
• Good stress management skills
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English and Chinese