At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor engineering teams to ensure critical systems run smoothly.
- Company: Global leader in facilities management and engineering services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, car allowance, and management benefits.
- Other info: Ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Join a high-performance team and make an impact on mission-critical infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Qualified Electrician with experience in managing data centres and critical environments.
The predicted salary is between 76000 - 95000 £ per year.
Our Client is a global leader in integrated facilities management and engineering services.
The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Technical Manager to join our growing team in East London / Docklands area. This is a key position within our technical operations function, responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of critical and non‑critical engineering systems across a major data centre campus. As a Technical Manager, you will demonstrate strong technical leadership, a proactive approach to risk management, and a passion for fostering excellence across engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor the site engineering team in all aspects of critical maintenance and operations.
- Ensure continuous operation of all business‑critical systems and plant with 100% availability.
- Manage planned and reactive maintenance delivery—balancing cost efficiency with high performance.
- Act as a focal point for technical leadership, providing expert guidance to engineers and site management.
- Support and maintain compliance with all health & safety procedures and statutory regulations.
- Audit and maintain technical documentation such as switching schedules, SOPs, and risk assessments.
- Plan and manage statutory compliance maintenance; ensure all records are accurate and auditable.
- Lead incident management, conduct root cause analysis, and produce technical reports.
- Drive a positive culture of safety, reliability, and professional development.
- Support the creation and delivery of site‑specific training programs and authorisation levels (HV/LV/Confined Space).
- Provide technical sign‑off for new recruits and develop engineers to meet high technical standards.
- Participate in technical audits and act as part of the escalation team for out‑of‑hours issues.
About You
- Qualified Electrician (Apprenticeship, HND, or City & Guilds) with 18th Edition Electrical Regulations certification.
- Proven experience managing critical environments or data centres.
- Strong understanding of UPS systems, standby power, and critical HVAC/cooling systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
- Confident managing safety compliance, permits‑to‑work, and risk assessments.
- Operational knowledge of Health & Safety management systems (IOSH or equivalent certification).
- Experience in managing budgets and maintenance delivery.
- Desirable: Understanding of water hygiene (L8), BMS and HVAC systems, and system integration and handover experience.
- Must be an HV Authorised Person (HVAP) with demonstrable experience enabling appointment at Senior Authorised Person (SAP) level.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a truly global facilities and engineering organisation setting the standard for operational excellence.
- Work in a high‑performance technical environment supporting mission‑critical infrastructure.
- Access to ongoing training, authorisation, and development programs to advance your engineering career.
- Collaborate within a strong, supportive team culture focused on safety, reliability, and innovation.
Data Centre Technical Manager employer: PRS
Join a global leader in integrated facilities management and engineering services as a Data Centre Technical Manager in the vibrant East London/Docklands area. Our company fosters a high-performance culture that prioritises safety, reliability, and professional development, offering competitive compensation including an annual performance bonus and car allowance. With access to ongoing training and a supportive team environment, this role provides exceptional opportunities for career advancement in a mission-critical infrastructure setting.
