Engineering Manager - Data Centre (HVAP)
Location: London
Salary: £80,000 + Benefits
Are you a technically strong Engineering Manager with a proven ability to lead from the front?
Our client, a leading data centre services provider, is looking for a highly skilled HVAP Engineering Manager to lead a critical site-based team. You'll be stepping into a vital leadership role, managing both people and processes while ensuring the smooth running of technical operations across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead and manage an on-site engineering team
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Oversee all planned preventative maintenance (PMP) activities, including creating switching schedules.
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Take ownership of EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), including updates and merging where necessary.
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Provide strong HVAP expertise, especially in switching operations.
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Deliver technical assessments, ensure high engineering standards and guide junior staff.
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Ensure logbooks and all H&S documentation are kept fully up-to-date and compliant.
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Liaise with subcontractors for specialist maintenance, arranging works and quotations for repairs.
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Champion site health & safety, compliance, and documentation accuracy.
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Drive performance and ensure teams operate smoothly, both technically and culturally.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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Extensive experience in HVAP environments, with confidence in high-voltage switching.
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A natural leader who can command respect while still being approachable - the team needs someone they can follow.
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Strong in people management - able to energise and direct teams, especially through transformation or change.
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Technically proficient with the gravitas to deal with a technically-minded client.
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Familiarity with data centre operations, maintenance schedules, and compliance requirements.
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Ability to produce and manage engineering documentation (PMPs, SOPs, EOPs).
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Experienced in conducting assessments and developing team capabilities.

What You'll Get:

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Work for a leading-edge data centre business.
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Autonomy to shape a growing team.
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Career progression with a clear technical and managerial Pathway.
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Competitive salary of £80,000, plus shift allowance and benefits.