Area General Manager -Data Centres

Area General Manager – Data Centre\’s Slough/West Drayton £90-95k+generous car and benefits package Lead with purpose. Deliver operational excellence. Shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure. Are you a driven leader with a passion for mission-critical operations and a track record of success in managing complex facilities portfolios? We\’re looking for an Area General Manager (AGM) to take ownership of a strategically significant portfolio of Data Centre facilities across the UK. As the AGM, you\’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure world-class service delivery, and drive operational and commercial performance in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment. This is a pivotal leadership role offering the chance to make a tangible impact in one of the most essential infrastructure sectors in the world. What You\’ll Be Doing: Leadership & Strategy: Drive performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction across your regional portfolio of data centre sites. Operational Excellence: Oversee service delivery, compliance, safety, and quality – ensuring facilities exceed contractual expectations. Financial Oversight: Manage P&L and budgets, control costs, and unlock commercial opportunities including contract growth and additional works. Client Engagement: Build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships through regular reviews and transparent communication. Team Development: Lead, coach, and mentor site-based managers. Promote a culture of learning, succession planning, and continuous improvement. Governance & Compliance: Ensure all operational, regulatory, and QHSE standards are rigorously applied. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside sales, finance, and operational leaders to drive portfolio development and client retention. What We\’re Looking For: Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications/experience. Minimum of 5 years\’ experience in Data Centre operations or critical facilities management. Proven leadership of multi-site FM operations and complex teams. Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L and operational budgets. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and critical systems (DCIM/CMMS etc.). Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Flexibility to travel across the UK portfolio and attend occasional out-of-hours meetings or events. Why Apply? High-impact role at the centre of data centre operations. Career progression in a growing and future-proof sector. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Work on-site with critical infrastructure that keeps the digital world running. Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Apply now to join a team powering the infrastructure behind today\’s most innovative industries