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Technical Spaces Engineer
- Location London
- Job type Fixed Term Contract
- Salary £40k - 45k per year
- Discipline Technology
- Reference NBCHE34
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)