Overview
In this role you will lead data centre project delivery for Nationwide's on-site Swindon facility, ensuring infrastructure is planned and installed without impacting existing services. You will coordinate with third-party teams, manage risks, and guide delivery timelines. The position blends leadership with hands-on installation when needed, supporting a culture of customer-centric service and continual improvement. This is a chance to shape critical IT infrastructure in a 24/7 operation and travel to another data centre monthly.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days holiday, pro rata
- Private medical insurance
- A highly competitive pension
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Training and development
- Life assurance
Responsibilities
- Lead project delivery of data centre infrastructure within agreed timescales and remove blockers.
- Ensure installation plans optimise the environment and do not disrupt existing services.
- Collaborate with third-party installation and cabling teams and provide technical oversight.
- Occasionally perform hands-on installation and cabling work as required.
- Identify, communicate, and resolve data centre risks and issues from design through implementation.
- Review workload and secure resources to meet delivery dates; escalate shortfalls.
Key requirements
- Data Centre operational experience
- Ability to plan work and be autonomous in delivery
- Risk, Incident and Change Management
- Stakeholder and Third-Party Management
- Leadership, mentoring and continual improvement
- Willingness to travel
- stakeholder management
- leadership
- proactive problem-solving
- data centre infrastructure
- project delivery
- installation planning
Data Centre Tech Supervisor in Swindon employer: Nationwide Building Society
At Nationwide, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With flexible working options, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a strong pension plan, and a commitment to recognising and celebrating achievements, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Our Glasgow office fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector.
Contact Details:
Nationwide Building Society Recruitment Team
