Electrical or Mechanical Site Support Engineer - SC Cleared (Data Centre)
We are currently supporting a high-security Data Centre in Sunderland and seeking an SC Cleared Site Support Engineer to assist with operations during a critical period. This is a contract role to help alleviate pressure on our existing engineering team, with an immediate start preferred.
The role involves being present on-site to monitor critical infrastructure and ensure smooth daily operations, with a focus on BMS alarm monitoring, site walk-rounds, and first-response escalation. While this isn't a full M&E maintenance role, a background in electrical or mechanical systems is highly beneficial, especially in critical environments such as data centres, control centres, or hospitals.
Contract Overview:
Location: Sunderland
Start: ASAP- Will need to SC Cleared
Contract Duration: 2 months initially, with potential for extension
Shifts: Mix of days and nights available (12-hour shifts)
Rate: open to discussion depending on shift
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor the Building Management System (BMS), responding to and escalating alarms in a timely and effective manner.
Conduct routine site walk-rounds to check building infrastructure, equipment status, and critical systems.
Log faults, hazards, and general observations clearly and communicate issues to the on-call engineering team.
Assist with basic operational tasks in support of the core engineering staff.
Maintain compliance with site safety procedures, security controls, and health & safety practices.
Liaise with subcontractors and other personnel where required, ensuring smooth shift handovers.
Requirements:
Active SC Clearance - this is mandatory for access to the site.
Ideally qualified in either electrical or mechanical (HVAC) engineering (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
Experience working in critical environments (data centres, secure government buildings, hospitals, etc.).
Familiarity with BMS systems and escalation protocols.
Comfortable working independently during night or day shifts.
Professional, reliable, and safety-conscious.
Ideal for:
Contract engineers looking for short-term assignments, engineers between projects, or anyone with active SC clearance who can step into a site-critical support role with minimal onboarding.
Interested?
Please contact Nathaniel Watkins at Carbon60 to discuss this opportunity or to submit your CV.
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