Engineering Manager

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:

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

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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

What You'll Get:

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