Shift HVAC/Mechanical Engineer

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is hiring aShift HVAC/Mechanical Engineer to safely operate and maintain HVAC, mechanical and building services across the stadium and campus. You will handle planned maintenance, pre-event checks, and reactive work to ensure reliable plant performance for match days and day-to-day operations.

Join a multi-skilled shift team, diagnose faults quickly, manage BMS alarms, and supervise contractors while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HVAC/Mechanical engineer in large venues or stadiums.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls and BMS operation.
• Experience on shift patterns and rapid fault diagnosis.
• Capable of Planned Maintenance (PPM) and Pre-event checks (PEAP).
• Ability to work with contractors and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and fault-find HVAC systems across stadium facilities.
• Carry out PPM, PEAP, and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Respond to alarms via the BMS and coordinate rapid fault resolution.
• Maintain records and reports using CAFM systems.
• Support events with on-shift engineering assistance before, during, and after matches.

Skills

Fault-finding

HVAC controls

BMS operation

Shift work

Education

NVQ Heating & Ventilation / City & Guilds

F-Gas Cat 1

BS7671:18th Edition

IPAF / PASMA

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Womens Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that's always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We are at our brightest when we're all together. Our club, our teams, our community. We are entering a new era at Tottenham with a new club strategy, new leadership, and a focus on putting our fans at the heart of everything we do as we continue to strengthen our connection with our DNA, our home, and each other.

We're at our brightest when we're all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.

The Role

The Shift HVAC/ Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of HVAC, Mechanical and associated building service systems across the stadium and stadium campus properties.

This includes planned (PPM), Pre-match (PEAP) and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, and optimisation of HVAC/ Mechanical systems, pumps, compressors, and other mechanical plant equipment to support stadium events, match days, and day-to-day operations.

Working as part of a shift team, the role ensures plant availability, compliance with statutory regulations, and a safe, efficient working environment at all times.

About You

• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills on HVAC/ Mechanical plant
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, BMS operation and using CAFM systems
• Previous experience working in stadiums, arenas, airports, or large public venues
• Multi-skilled engineering background
• Experience working on a shift pattern

What you will bring

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and fault-find HVAC systems including
• AHUs, FCUs, VRF/VRV systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, pressurisation units, ventilations and other building service systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), Pre event checks (PEAPs) and reactive works in line with statutory requirements and stadium operational schedules and SLAs.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, carrying out fault-finding and resolution to minimise downtime.
• Monitor and respond to alarms via the Building Management System (BMS)
• Provide on-shift engineering support before, during, and after events, including rapid response to faults impacting comfort or safety
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, including permit-to-work systems and contractor control
• Maintain accurate records, logbooks, and reports using CAFM systems
• Liaise with subcontractors and supervise specialist works when required
• Participate in shift handovers and provide clear communication regarding system status and outstanding issues
• Support other building services disciplines where required (mechanical, plumbing or electrical tasks)
• Respond to emergency out of hours callouts as part of on call process/ rota
• Ensure all plant rooms, service areas, and technical spaces are maintained to a high standard

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an HVAC, Mechanical or Building Services Engineer in a large commercial, public, or critical environment
• Experience working on a shift pattern
• Knowledge of HVAC controls and BMS operation
• Previous experience working in stadiums, arenas, airports, or large public venues
• Experience supporting live events or match-day operationsExperience using CAFM and BMS systems

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3/ City & Guilds in Heating & Ventilation, Air Conditioning, or Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent)
• F-Gas Category 1
• BS7671: 18th Edition
• IPAF / PASMA

Personal Attributes

• Calm and methodical under pressure
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and reliable with a proactive approach to work
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused approach
• Team-oriented with a proactive and professional attitude
• Values & respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
• Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility
• Logical and methodical, with an exceptional attention to detail

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required for this role.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments so that we can ensure you have a fair and positive experience.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications or due to business needs, so early applications are encouraged.