Role: Data Center Facility Engineer / Manager
Location: London, UK
Duration: 12 months with potential conversion into permanent.
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview:
Mechanical HVAC background
Critical facilities experience
Strong hands-on maintenance background
Change management experience
Strong mechanical hands-on experience in a critical environment.
Top Must-Haves:
Must-Have Skills
Core Requirement
- Strong mechanical engineering background
- Critical environment experience
- Mission Critical Facilities
- Other critical infrastructure environments
HVAC Requirements
Look for candidates with exposure to:
HVAC
- Cooling systems
- Dry coolers
- Cooling towers
- HVAC plant
- Air handling systems
Building Systems
- BMS (Building Management Systems)
- SCADA systems
Compliance & Operations
- Critical environment procedures
- Change management
- Documentation
Critical Environment Experience
Highly desirable experience in:
- Banks
- Financial institutions
- Mission-critical buildings
Nice-to-Have Skills
BMS
Candidates should have:
SCADA
- Awareness preferred
- Basic understanding acceptable
You will work directly with air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, evaporative cooling systems, liquid cooling distribution, and associated water treatment plant. The role demands strong mechanical aptitude with specific expertise in plumbing, pipework, pressurised water systems, and fluid dynamics. You will be responsible for maintaining system integrity, ensuring compliance with ACOP regulations, optimising thermal performance, and supporting the scaling of cooling capacity as our fleet grows.
This is a shift-based role requiring flexibility to support 24/7 data centre operations. You will work alongside electrical and controls engineers but your primary focus is mechanical systems and fluid management.
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Datacenter Operations Specialist employer: Apex Systems
Apex Systems is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the financial services sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a supportive culture that values analytical thinking, and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects involving risk analytics and regulatory compliance. Located in a vibrant area, the company promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
