Job Description
Data Centre Manager (Contract) | Southampton | On-site
Length: 3 months initially, likely to be extended
Start: ASAP
Location: Regular on-site presence at a data centre in the Southampton area. You need to live within easy reach.
The role
A banking client needs a hands-on data centre lead to work alongside their existing Data Centre Manager. The current DCM sets the direction. You'll be the regular on-site presence, covering shifts and running day-to-day work.
What you'll do
Run physical DC work: server racking and stacking, decommissions, structured cabling (copper and fibre), patching
Manage on-site engineers and third-party contractors for installs, moves and decoms
Look after asset tracking and DCIM records, and raise and close changes through change control
Cover shifts and act as on-site escalation when the DCM isn't there
Keep the site audit-ready in a regulated environment
What you need
A solid track record of on-site work in enterprise or colo data centres
Hands-on racking, cabling standards and decommissioning, plus the ability to lead others doing it
Experience working to change management/ITIL processes
Flexibility for shift cover and regular on-site presence. This is not remote-first.
Nice to have
Experience in financial services or another regulated environment
Awareness of power and cooling (UPS, PDUs, capacity planning)
Hiring: Data Centre Manager (Contract) | Southampton | On-site in Eastleigh employer: ea Change Group
As a leading UK bank, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our culture encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing you to take ownership of your role while working alongside talented professionals in a hybrid setting in London or Edinburgh. With a strong focus on performance management and technical excellence, we offer unique opportunities for meaningful contributions to major integration programmes, ensuring that your work has a direct impact on the bank's success.
