Job Title: Data Engineer – Estates and Facilities
Location: Central London – 5 days onsite
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the operation, maintenance, and improvement of technical spaces, including data centres, server rooms, and communication hubs
* Ensure that critical infrastructure, such as HVAC systems, UPS, and fire suppression systems, are operating optimally and meet industry standards
* Review, evaluate, and approve works carried out, ensuring adherence to project specifications, safety protocols, and statutory compliance
* Provide technical sign-off on critical systems work, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC and BMS
* Implement and maintain environmental monitoring systems to ensure compliance with temperature, humidity, and power requirements
* Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and capacity planning for all technical spaces
* Ensure all equipment (servers, switches, and network hardware) is housed and maintained according to regulatory and manufacturer guidelines
* Perform technical space fit-out projects, refurbishments, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
* Develop and maintain as-built documentation, ensuring all changes to technical spaces are recorded accurately
* Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, industry standards, and internal policies
* Liaise with Estates, Facilities, and IT teams to align technical space management with organizational objectives
* Collaborate with security teams to ensure technical spaces comply with physical security policies and access control measures
Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience in managing critical technical spaces, including data centres or server rooms
* Previous experiences working alongside an Estates and Facilities team
* Understanding of relevant standards, such as ISO 27001, ASHRAE, and other data centre regulations
* Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems
* Experience with DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) platforms
* Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
* Knowledge of cabling standards, network infrastructure, and rack layouts
* Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)
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