M&E Shift Engineering Leader – Canary Wharf – £71,000

M&E Shift Engineering Leader – Data Centre – £65,000 + £6,000 Shift Allowance

Location: Docklands, London Salary: £65,000 + £6,000 Shift Allowance Total Package: £71,000 Hours: Continental Shift Pattern – 12-hour shifts

Are you an experienced M&E Engineering Supervisor, Shift Leader or Engineering Manager looking for your next challenge within a critical environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading Facilities Management provider as an M&E Shift Engineering Leader, working within a high-profile, mission-critical data centre in Docklands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and performance of critical M&E infrastructure.

You will lead a team of engineers and work closely with the client, subcontractors and wider facilities management team to ensure the data centre remains safe, compliant, resilient and fully operational 24/7. Previous experience in a data centre, critical power environment, banking, pharmaceutical, healthcare or similar mission-critical facility would be highly advantageous.

Package: £65,000 basic salary + £6,000 shift allowance (£71,000 total package).

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of shift engineers. Oversee subcontractors and specialist contractors working on site. Organise and manage all planned preventative and reactive maintenance. Ensure critical M&E systems are maintained to the highest standards. Lead a multi-skilled engineering team across electrical and mechanical disciplines. Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, LV/HV systems, HVAC, BMS and associated plant. Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with site procedures. Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory and client requirements. Review and maintain accurate maintenance records, logbooks, permits and RAMS. Maintain plant rooms and engineering areas to a high standard of cleanliness and operational efficiency. Coordinate reactive maintenance and ensure faults are responded to and escalated appropriately. Support fault-finding and technical problem-solving across critical M&E systems. Oversee minor works, upgrades and improvement projects. Attend client meetings and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Manage external contractors and ensure works are completed in line with agreed standards. Assist with emergency response and critical incident procedures. Ensure site engineering standards and operational procedures are consistently followed. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the data centre.Requirements Recognised electrical qualification such as City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 / Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent. 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. Proven supervisory or engineering leadership experience. Strong M&E knowledge within commercial buildings or critical environments. Previous experience working within a data centre or other mission-critical environment is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of UPS, generators, power distribution, HV/LV systems, HVAC and BMS. HV certification is desirable but not essential. Approved apprenticeship or equivalent experience within Building Services. Strong understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance. Good knowledge of health & safety procedures and compliance. Experience managing subcontractors and specialist contractors. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure within a 24/7 critical environment. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Willingness to develop technical knowledge and progress within the role.This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering operation within a mission-critical data centre environment.

If you're an experienced M&E Shift Leader, Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager with a strong critical-environment background and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd be keen to hear from you