Central Technical Solutions, Electrical

3 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Colt Data Centre Services Full time

Company Overview:


Colt Data Centre Services has over 20 years’ experience in designing, building and operating energy-efficient, reliable data centers - hosting significant financial, media, corporate and cloud wholesale providers across the world.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, we endeavor to take a customer-led approach across our operations striving to serve our customers with a seamless experience no matter what facility or region they are in. Finding the right solutions for our customers starts with finding the right people for Colt DCS. We believe in creating a healthy, learning environment for our employees to flourish.


Position Summary:


The Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Senior Global Director of Development, comprises subject matter experts in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation Systems, BIM, and other fields. The team’s main responsibilities include owning and maintaining the GRD, overseeing the technical selection and governance of OFCI equipment, and ensuring compliance with our standardized delivery plan at every stage of project development.

The broader Development Team includes Development Managers who handle land acquisition, procurement and coordination of power, fiber, local authority permitting, and other pre-construction activities. Regional Engineering Teams, consisting of Design Managers and Specialists (such as BMS, Security, etc.), have design authority at the project level and interface with or escalate technical challenges to the Global Engineering Team for direction and guidance.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Preferred Qualification: An Electrical Services Degree from a recognized university.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in the design, deployment, and commissioning of critical power systems in Data Centers or similar critical environments.
  • Experience in collaborating with both internal and external project stakeholders, including customers, project managers, design consultants, commissioning agents, cost consultants, equipment suppliers, and general contractors.
  • In-depth understanding of Data Centre design processes.
  • Proven experience in Hyperscale Data Centre design and delivery.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant standards and legislation for critical Mechanical Services Systems such as BS EN, IEC, and DIN.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting technical documentation, including scope of services, technical requirements, standards, design guides, etc.
  • Familiarity with Health and Safety legislation and CDM regulations.
  • Commitment to transparency and integrity.
  • Passion and initiative to drive continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Capability to work accurately under pressure.
  • Experience operating in an open management style and structure, emphasizing teamwork within a global matrix.
  • Willingness to travel on short notice to visit project sites or existing facilities globally.


Qualifications and Skills:


  • Bachelor's Degree (equivalent or higher) in Electrical Services Engineering
  • HND in Electrical Services Engineering
  • Chartered or Professional Registered Engineer


Knowledge:


  • All Cooling Technologies such as:

Chillers, Dry Air Coolers, AHU, CRAH/CRAC, CDU, Direct and Indirect Coolers

  • Pumping Systems
  • Piping and Hydraulic balancing equipment
  • Acoustic Knowledge would be advantageous
  • Fire systems
  • Fuel Systems
  • Proficient knowledge of Fluid & Thermodynamic Engineering principles
  • CAD & REVIT


Working Conditions: Colt DCS is a flexible-first company, operating in a hybrid working model.


How to Apply: Please contact Olivia Morrison or apply via our LinkedIn Job posting.



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