The Role
We are recruiting a Data Centre & Field Engineering Manager for a national network operator, leading the team responsible for the physical infrastructure the network runs on.
That covers three things: the client's own data centre in the North West, the space they take in third-party data centres, and equipment installed in hundreds of points of presence in telephone exchanges across the UK. In the exchanges, what they own is the rack and everything in it not the building.
You'll be accountable for the standard and performance of every one of those installations. Most of the work is delivered through your team and contracted partners, but this isn't a role you can run from a spreadsheet. When something matters, you'll be alongside the team doing it.
What you'll own
The estate. The condition, standards and asset records for the client's equipment wherever it sits, from the data centre floor to a rack in an exchange in the middle of nowhere.
The data centre. Day-to-day operation of the facility, keeping it available, safe and fit for the services running in it. It sits inside one of the client's own office buildings and shares power, cooling and fire systems with the rest of the site. A dedicated maintenance team looks after the building, but accountability for the critical infrastructure is yours you define what it needs, agree how it's maintained, and hold that team and their contractors to it. You'll also be the voice that makes sure building works and office priorities never put the data centre at risk.
Field engineering. Directing and scheduling engineers and contractors across the UK, balancing planned work, installations and break/fix, and making the call when they compete.
Third-party contracts. Several field service arrangements covering break/fix, installations and additional engineering resource, plus colocation, data centre and maintenance providers. Setting expectations, running the reviews, controlling the spend, escalating when standards slip.
Capacity and investment. Forecasting space, power and cooling across the estate so growth and refresh never get blocked. You'll own the data centre budget, build the business cases for what the infrastructure needs, and then deliver the work once it's approved. xgikmsk
Health and safety. Safe working wherever people and co
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Data Centre and Field Engineering Manager in Castleton employer: Fruition Group
As a leading financial technology organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, including 2-3 days onsite in London, we offer exceptional growth opportunities through engaging projects in capital markets and cutting-edge technologies. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector.
