Consultant name: Mohammed Siddique

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Job reference: JO-2308-258501-1

Date posted: 28/05/2026

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Shift Engineer – Data Centre / Critical Facilities (Electrical / Mechanical) London, UK

Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights) Full-Time | Permanent Competitive Salary + Shift Allowance + Overtime + Training & Development

Shift Engineer Jobs in London – Data Centre & Critical Facilities Engineering We are recruiting a skilled Shift Engineer, Data Centre Engineer, or Critical Facilities Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team within a mission-critical data centre environment in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with experience in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services, or Facilities Management systems to develop a long-term career within the rapidly growing data centre and critical infrastructure sector.
As part of a 24/7 operational engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining uptime, reliability, resilience, and operational performance across critical infrastructure and essential building services systems.

Role Overview As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and fault response of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a live data centre environment.

You will gain hands-on experience working with:

• LV/MV electrical distribution systems
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems
• Standby generators and critical power infrastructure
• HVAC and cooling systems including CRAC/CRAH units
• Mechanical plant and associated building services systems
• BMS / PMS / CMS monitoring platforms

This is a safety-critical engineering role requiring strong technical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively to alarms, faults, incidents, and operational issues within a 24/7 high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities Operations & Critical System Management

• Operate and monitor critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a live data centre
• Carry out HV/LV switching operations in accordance with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• Monitor site performance using BMS, PMS, and CMS systems
• Respond to alarms and faults, ensuring rapid diagnosis and resolution
• Support operational resilience, uptime, and reliability across all critical systems
• Escalate operational risks and incidents where appropriate

Maintenance & Fault Finding

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
• Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs across M&E systems
• Support continuous improvement and engineering reliability initiatives
• Assist with maintenance planning and engineering best practice
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently

Compliance, Health & Safety

• Supervise subcontractors and specialist service providers on site
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) standards
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, maintenance records, and incident reports
• Follow statutory regulations, site procedures, permits, and operational compliance standards
• Promote a safety-first culture across all engineering activities

Skills & Experience Required Essential

• Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent technical qualification
• Experience within Building Services, Facilities Management, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Critical Environments
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems (LV/MV)
  • Mechanical plant and HVAC systems
  • Critical infrastructure and building services systems
• Proven fault-finding, diagnostics, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to work effectively within a shift-based 24/7 operational environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Previous experience within data centres or mission-critical facilities
• HV/LV Authorised Person (AP) status, or working towards certification
• Knowledge of UPS systems, standby generators, and critical power systems
• Experience using BMS, PMS, CMS, or CAFM systems
• Relevant industry certifications such as NCC, REC, or equivalent

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with shift allowance and overtime opportunities
• Structured career progression into roles including:
  • Senior Engineer
  • Authorised Person (AP)
  • Data Centre Specialist
  • Critical Facilities Supervisor
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a recession-resilient, high-demand industry
• Exposure to advanced mission-critical infrastructure and technologies
• Supportive, safety-first, and high-performance engineering culture

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing and future-focused data centre and critical facilities sector
• Work on advanced electrical and mechanical systems within a live mission-critical environment
• Develop specialist technical skills in critical infrastructure and operations
• Join a collaborative engineering team focused on safety, reliability, uptime, and operational excellence
• Access long-term career development within one of the fastest-growing engineering sectors globally

Mohammed Siddique

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