Graduate Facilities Engineer

Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services.

Join us in shaping the future of HPC and Cloud technology at Viridien

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Facilities Engineer to join our UK HPC Hub and gain hands-on experience supporting critical infrastructure within a high-performance data centre environment.

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You will support the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems, while developing technical expertise across facilities engineering, logistics, compliance, operational delivery and project work.

The role provides broad exposure to both Facilities and Logistics operations, giving you the opportunity to build knowledge across data centre infrastructure, asset management, supply chain coordination, operational governance and service delivery. You will contribute to business-critical activities while developing the technical and operational skills required for future engineering and leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Systems Support

Assist with the monitoring, operation and maintenance of critical electrical infrastructure, including:

  • HV/LV systems
  • UPS systems
  • Standby generators
  • Switchgear
  • Power distribution equipment

You will:

  • Support routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities
  • Review electrical alarms and assist with fault investigations
  • Participate in planned maintenance and testing programmes

Mechanical Systems Support

Support the operation and maintenance of:

  • Chilled water systems
  • CRAH/CRAC units
  • HVAC equipment
  • Pumps and associated plant
  • Cooling infrastructure

You will:

  • Monitor system performance and environmental conditions
  • Assist with fault finding and root cause investigations
  • Support maintenance and operational activities

BMS, EMS & PMS Monitoring

Monitor and analyse system performance through:

  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Energy Management Systems (EMS)
  • Power Monitoring Systems (PMS)

Responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing alarms, trends and system performance
  • Supporting energy consumption reporting
  • Assisting with configuration reviews and data analysis
  • Investigating abnormal trends and escalating issues where required

Facilities Operations Support

Work closely with Facilities Engineers to support day-to-day operations, including:

  • Site inspections and walkthroughs
  • Permit-to-work processes and safe systems of work
  • Contractor management activities
  • Building fabric works
  • Maintaining maintenance and compliance records

Compliance & Safety

Support compliance with:

  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Company procedures
  • Site operating standards

You will also:

  • Participate in risk assessments and method statement reviews
  • Support audits and inspections
  • Promote safe working practices across site

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Support facilities-related projects and improvement initiatives, including:

  • Producing reports, presentations and technical documentation
  • Participating in sustainability and energy-efficiency programmes
  • Contributing ideas to improve reliability, safety and operational performance

Emergency Response Support

Gain experience in critical incident management through:

  • Emergency response training
  • Incident investigations
  • Lessons-learned activities
  • Exposure to emergency management processes

Logistics Support

Support site logistics operations by:

  • Coordinating deliveries, collections and equipment movements
  • Assisting with inventory management, stock control and asset tracking
  • Working with suppliers, contractors and internal teams to ensure materials and equipment are available when required
  • Maintaining logistics documentation, operational reports and performance records
  • Supporting warehouse organisation, asset audits and continuous improvement activities

Skills & Competencies

We're looking for candidates with a degree, HNC, HND or those currently studying in:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Facilities Engineering
  • Or a related engineering discipline

You will also have:

  • A strong interest in critical facilities or data centre operations
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to understand and interpret technical information
  • Competent Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A willingness to learn and develop within a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Qualifications & Experience

Desirable knowledge or experience in:

  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Data centre infrastructure
  • Monitoring systems or SCADA systems
  • Health & Safety principles

Previous internship, placement or engineering work experience would be advantageous.

Why Join Viridien?

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Highly attractive bonus scheme
  • 22 days' annual leave with future increases
  • Flexible holiday buying and selling programme
  • Generous company pension contribution
  • Private Medical & Dental options
  • Wellbeing support through the Unmind app
  • Onsite gym facilities
  • Flexible benefits platform with discounts across retail, restaurants, travel, entertainment and more
  • Regular social events and reward programmes
  • Cycle purchase scheme
  • Visa sponsorship and relocation support
  • Bank Holiday Swap programme
  • Relaxed dress code policy

Learning & Development

At Viridien, you'll have the opportunity to grow at the pace of your ambition.

Our Learning Hub provides access to a wide range of technical, commercial and personal development programmes, alongside structured training designed to support long-term career growth within facilities, engineering and operational environments.

We Care About the Environment

We actively support sustainability, community engagement and environmental responsibility through volunteering initiatives, energy-saving programmes and continuous efforts to reduce environmental impact.

Join Viridien and build your career in one of the most advanced HPC and critical infrastructure environments in the industry.

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalised feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.

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  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Haywards Heath (Sussex)
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  • Building Services
  • Electronic/Electrical
  • Mechanical
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