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M&E Shift Engineering Leader – Data Centre – £65,000 + £6,000 Shift AllowanceLocation: Docklands, London
Salary: £65,000 + £6,000 Shift Allowance
Total Package: £71,000
Hours: Continental Shift Pattern – 12-hour shifts
Are you an experienced M&E Engineering Supervisor, Shift Leader or Engineering Manager looking for your next challenge within a critical environment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading Facilities Management provider as an M&E Shift Engineering Leader, working within a high-profile, mission-critical data centre in Docklands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and performance of critical M&E infrastructure.
You will lead a team of engineers and work closely with the client, subcontractors and wider facilities management team to ensure the data centre remains safe, compliant, resilient and fully operational 24/7. Previous experience in a data centre, critical power environment, banking, pharmaceutical, healthcare or similar mission-critical facility would be highly advantageous.
Package: £65,000 basic salary + £6,000 shift allowance (£71,000 total package).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of shift engineers.
- Oversee subcontractors and specialist contractors working on site.
- Organise and manage all planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Ensure critical M&E systems are maintained to the highest standards.
- Lead a multi-skilled engineering team across electrical and mechanical disciplines.
- Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, LV/HV systems, HVAC, BMS and associated plant.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with site procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory and client requirements.
- Review and maintain accurate maintenance records, logbooks, permits and RAMS.
- Maintain plant rooms and engineering areas to a high standard of cleanliness and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate reactive maintenance and ensure faults are responded to and escalated appropriately.
- Support fault-finding and technical problem-solving across critical M&E systems.
- Oversee minor works, upgrades and improvement projects.
- Attend client meetings and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Manage external contractors and ensure works are completed in line with agreed standards.
- Assist with emergency response and critical incident procedures.
- Ensure site engineering standards and operational procedures are consistently followed.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the data centre.
- Recognised electrical qualification such as City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 / Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent.
- 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Proven supervisory or engineering leadership experience.
- Strong M&E knowledge within commercial buildings or critical environments.
- Previous experience working within a data centre or other mission-critical environment is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of UPS, generators, power distribution, HV/LV systems, HVAC and BMS.
- HV certification is desirable but not essential.
- Approved apprenticeship or equivalent experience within Building Services.
- Strong understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance.
- Good knowledge of health & safety procedures and compliance.
- Experience managing subcontractors and specialist contractors.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure within a 24/7 critical environment.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to develop technical knowledge and progress within the role.
If you’re an experienced M&E Shift Leader, Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager with a strong critical-environment background and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d be keen to hear from you. Alfie Woonton