Datacenter Operations Specialist

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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