Head of Engineering

Role overview

Location: Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

Salary: £78,500

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 16:00

Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business. Role Overview

You will lead all engineering activities across MARCUS projects within an operational data centre environment. This role ensures technical integrity, compliance with design standards, and coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams. The Engineering Manager will oversee design reviews, manage technical risks, and ensure that all engineering deliverables meet client specifications, statutory regulations, and EMCOR UK quality standards. Acting as the technical authority, the role is pivotal in driving innovation, reliability, and efficiency in critical infrastructure projects. 

What you'll do:

Develop, implement and maintain EUK engineering policies, processes, and practices which underpin the delivery of technical standards and engineering excellence.

Collaborate with Project Managers and Construction Managers to align engineering deliverables with programme milestones. 

Act as the primary technical liaison with client engineering teams. 

Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies. 

Ensure designs comply with Clients standards, local codes, and international best practices. 

Support thought leadership initiatives including seminars, white papers and roundtables. 

Support business development efforts through technical insights, proposals, and presentations.

Monitor customer satisfaction and implement service improvements.

Provide engineering oversight for electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.

Review and approve design packages, drawings, and specifications.

Coordinate with CAD/BIM teams to maintain accurate models and documentation.

Ensure adherence to safety-critical engineering processes, including LOTO and energy isolation.

Support commissioning activities and integrated systems testing.

Drive efficiency through design optimisation and sustainable solutions.

Evaluate emerging technologies for application in data centre environments.

Support audits and ensure all engineering activities meet EMCOR UK governance standards

About the role

Who you’ll be:

Knowledge of current technical legislation, management and ISO standards (e.g. ISO9001, ISO45001)

Extensive experience in data centre engineering or critical infrastructure projects.

Extensive experience leading complex engineering operations at a senior level, with a proven ability to inspire teams and successfully manage multidisciplinary engineering groups and technical interfaces.

Clear and confident communicator, able to engage diverse audiences using various formats.

Experienced in developing and implementing policies and procedures that improve safety, performance and resilience.

Proven change leader with the ability to drive cultural and behavioural transformation.

Customer-focused, with a strong ability to understand client needs and mobilise resources effectively.

Skilled in analysing complex data and providing clear, evidence-based recommendations.

Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including HV/LV distribution, cooling systems, and controls. 

EMCOR UK benefits

Industry leading maternity & paternity policies

Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining

Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression

Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover

Bike To Work Scheme

Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing

Dental scheme

Access to health assessments

Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.