Overview

Data Centre Engineer at Saltrama Plastics. Remote with travel - UK based and must have right to work in the UK. Permanent.

Our client is a global leader in data centre operations, known for engineering excellence and an employee-first culture. As an employee-owned business, every team member has a vested interest in the company's success, fostering collaboration, responsibility, and high performance. They are expanding their expert engineering team and seek a senior data centre professional to contribute to their global portfolio.

The Opportunity

This is a senior M&E Data Centre Engineer role with a remote-first setup that combines hands-on technical work with strategic, site-specific projects. The base location is flexible within the UK, with regular travel to facilities across Europe and beyond for critical projects and high-level technical support. The role involves acting as a trusted authority, providing technical guidance to on-site teams and leading commissioning, upgrades, and major maintenance projects to optimise and standardise M&E systems across a growing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Remote Technical Support: Act as the first point of contact for complex M&E issues from on-site engineering teams across our European portfolio. Provide remote diagnosis, troubleshooting, and guidance to ensure swift resolution.
• Project Leadership: Lead commissioning and handover of new data centre builds and major upgrades. Oversee critical mechanical and electrical projects to the highest standards.
• M&E Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the go-to expert for all things M&E, contributing to design reviews of new facilities to ensure robust, efficient systems.
• Operational Excellence: Develop, refine, and enforce best practices for M&E maintenance, procedures, and documentation. Conduct audits to ensure compliance with operational standards and safety protocols.
• Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analysis for complex incidents, providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior management, project teams, and external vendors, communicating complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of hands-on M&E experience within a data centre or mission-critical environment.
• Background: Experience with recognised data centre consultancy or hyperscale environments is preferred; other senior-level M&E experience in a critical environment will be considered.
• M&E Focus: Strong technical knowledge of mechanical (HVAC, chillers, CRAH units, cooling systems) and electrical (high-voltage power, UPS, generators, switchgear) systems.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally, often on short notice, to support projects and incidents.
• Soft Skills: Self-motivated, autonomous, highly organised, able to manage own schedule remotely.
• Right to Work: Must hold the right to work in the UK.

Why Join Our Client?

This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to join a unique culture where your contributions directly influence company success. As a senior member of a lean, remote team, you will have a high degree of autonomy and impact. The role offers a competitive salary, travel allowances, and the chance to influence mission-critical infrastructure.

How To Apply

If you are a senior M&E Data Centre Engineer seeking a challenging remote role with an exceptional business, please submit your CV. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and all will be considered for employment without discrimination.