Data Centre Mechanical SME Engineer

Data Centre Mechanical SME Engineer focuses on supporting the regional engineering teams in defining, implementing, and maintaining technical operations standards across mechanical and cooling infrastructure.

What the role involves

• Supporting the regional engineering teams in defining, implementing, and maintaining Technical Operations standards across mechanical and cooling infrastructure.
• Ensure mechanical systems are effectively maintained, optimised, and aligned with operational excellence and zero-downtime objectives.
• Provide consistent reporting on the condition, performance, and efficiency of mechanical and cooling systems, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support delivery of infrastructure improvement and energy efficiency projects, including development of business cases.
• Review and approve technical aspects of high-risk changes, incident reports, and complex mechanical designs.
• Provide operational support during incidents, including leadership of post-incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills and requirements

• Approximately up to 80% across UK sites – Mainly London.
• Up to 20% travel to European locations including Spain/France/ Holland/ Germany.
• 5 yrs + working in mission critical mechanical environments within a large organisation.
• F-Gas Certification (Category 1 or Category 2).

Confirmed role details

• Car Allowance £600 a month before tax = £7200.
• Typically up to four days per week on-site in London.
• Some remote working when not travelling or site-dependent.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving