Engineering Manager

6 days ago

Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom PRS Full time
  • Engineering Technical Manager – Critical Environments – High Profile
  • Croydon and Heathrow
  • £77,000 to £79,000
  • Potential Travel Allowance Between Locations
  • Overtime paid at an enhanced hourly rate
  • Pension
  • Health Care
  • PPE
  • 25 Days Annual Leave – Plus Bank Holidays
  • etc

Engineering Manager – Critical Facilities (Data Centre / Banking Environment)

We are recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead technical operations across two high Profile sites — 4 days per week in South London and 1 day in Southwest / West London and Ideal candidates should be in commutable distant to both sites.

This role is suited ONLY to candidates coming from critical environments, such as data centres, banking, trading floors, or high-security mission critical 24/7 infrastructure. You will be responsible for both the strategic oversight and hands-on supervision of HV/LV systems, UPS, BMS, and business-critical plant, overseeing some projects via specialist sub-contractors etc

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering teams, although this will be with other management on the contract, Contract manager, Technical Manager, Engineering Supervisor also including both day staff and shift engineers.
  • Oversee PPM, reactive works, and fault escalation across all critical electrical and mechanical services.
  • Take full operational control of HV/LV infrastructure, UPS and BMS systems.
  • Coordinate contractors and subcontractors, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance standards are maintained.
  • Produce engineering reports, load assessments, site audits, and ensure accurate logbooks/documentation.
  • Maintain O&M manuals, risk assessments, CEWA permits, and contingency procedures.
  • Support project works, shutdowns, and upgrades as required.
  • Management Customer relationship
  • Overtime & Flexibility

This role offers significant paid overtime, with the expectation to attend High Voltage shutdowns, weekend interventions, and project activity across both sites. Flexibility at short notice is essential.

Candidate Profile

  • Must have proven experience in critical environments—Data Centre or Financial Services infrastructure is essential.
  • Strong people manager, capable of leading and developing engineering teams.
  • Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship / ONC / BTEC or equivalent).
  • HV Authorised Person (or able to step into the role quickly).
  • Highly organised, calm under pressure, and confident in decision-making and escalation.
  • Computer literate with excellent communication and reporting ability.

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