Technical Spaces Engineer

Venn Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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)