Data Centre Engineer

Data Centre Engineer Remote with travel - UK based and must have right to work in the UKPermanent About Our Client Our client is a global leader in data centre operations, known for its commitment to engineering excellence and an innovative, employee-first culture. As an employee-owned business, every member of the team has a vested interest in the company's success, which fosters a unique environment of collaboration, responsibility, and high performance. They are now expanding their expert engineering team and are seeking a senior data centre professional to contribute to their global portfolio.The Opportunity This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior M&E Data Centre Engineer to move into a remote-first role that combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic, site-specific project work. While your base will be anywhere in the UK, you will act as a key technical resource for data centre operations across Europe and beyond. This role is not a desk job; it requires a blend of remote duties and regular, planned travel to various facilities for critical projects and high-level technical support.You will be a trusted authority, providing technical guidance to on-site teams and leading commissioning, upgrade, and major maintenance projects. Your experience will be leveraged to optimise and standardise M&E systems across a diverse and growing portfolio.Key Responsibilities

• Remote Technical Support: Act as the first point of contact for complex M&E issues from on-site engineering teams across our client’s European portfolio. Provide remote diagnosis, troubleshooting, and guidance to ensure swift resolution.
• Project Leadership: Take a leading role in the commissioning and handover of new data centre builds and major upgrades. Oversee critical mechanical and electrical projects, ensuring they are completed to the highest standards.
• M&E Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the go-to expert for all things M&E. Your knowledge will be instrumental in the design review of new facilities, ensuring all systems are robust, efficient, and meet the company's rigorous standards.
• Operational Excellence: Develop, refine, and enforce best practice for M&E maintenance, procedures, and documentation. Conduct audits to ensure site teams are in full compliance with operational standards and safety protocols.
• Troubleshooting: Use your extensive experience to perform root cause analysis (RCA) for complex incidents, providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with senior management, project teams, and external vendors. Your ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety of stakeholders is crucial.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of hands-on M&E experience within a data centre or other mission-critical environment
• Background: We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked for a recognised data centre consultancy or a hyperscaler due to the scale and complexity of their operations. However, all backgrounds demonstrating a senior level of M&E expertise in a critical environment will be considered.
• M&E Focus: Deep technical knowledge of both Mechanical (HVAC, chillers, CRAH units, cooling systems) and Electrical (high-voltage power, UPS, generators, switchgear) systems.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally, often at short notice, to support critical projects and incidents.
• Soft Skills: A self-motivated, autonomous, and highly organised individual who can manage their own schedule and workload effectively from a remote location.
• Right to Work: You must hold the right to work in the UK already.

Why Join Our Client? This is more than just a job; it's a chance to become a part of a unique company culture where your contributions directly influence the company's success. As a senior member of a lean, remote team, you will have a high degree of autonomy and direct impact. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent travel allowances, and a genuine opportunity to shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure.How to Apply If you are a senior M&E Data Centre Engineer looking to take on a challenging and rewarding remote role with a truly exceptional business, please submit your CV to Meg Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.