At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver exciting Hyperscale Data Centre projects with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on digital infrastructure and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent growth potential and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech world while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing large-scale data centre projects and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An established technology and digital infrastructure organisation are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to support the successful delivery of Hyperscale Data Centre projects. This position combines technical leadership, operational expertise, and project delivery to ensure seamless execution from bid stage through to project completion. Working closely with Sales, Pre-Sales, Commercial, Project Management, and Operations teams, the successful candidate will provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are operationally deliverable, commercially viable, and aligned with client requirements.
The role requires extensive experience delivering large-scale data centre infrastructure projects, strong technical knowledge of ICT and structured cabling environments, and the ability to act as the technical authority for both internal teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities- Presales & Technical Support
- Support the Sales team with PQQs, technical submissions, and operational input during bid activities.
- Provide technical expertise to Pre-Sales teams to strengthen proposals and identify delivery risks.
- Review project specifications, drawings, and technical documentation during tender stages.
- Identify technical risks, discrepancies, and Requests for Information (RFIs) prior to project award.
- Support Commercial teams with technical contract reviews and scope validation.
- Assist in developing project schedules and delivery strategies during bid stages.
- Pre-Construction & Project Delivery
- Lead pre-construction activities to ensure a seamless transition from project award to site mobilisation.
- Coordinate project readiness by ensuring documentation, approvals, and lead-in activities are completed.
- Develop and maintain installation, commissioning, and testing trackers.
- Advise Project Directors, Operations Managers, and Project Managers on project-specific testing requirements.
- Ensure quality assurance reviews and governance processes are completed throughout delivery.
- Monitor project risks and provide technical assessments to project teams and clients.
- Technical Leadership
- Act as the technical lead for Data Centre infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide leadership and technical guidance across multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Support the development and implementation of operational best practices and delivery processes.
- Review and enhance project documentation to improve consistency and quality.
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, project execution, and operational efficiency.
- Support technical problem solving throughout project delivery.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations aligned with customer requirements.
- Present technical solutions and project updates to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate project risks, technical challenges, and mitigation strategies effectively.
- Support long-term customer relationships through high-quality technical leadership and delivery.
- Operational & Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate existing project delivery methodologies and recommend improvements.
- Support the development of technical standards, templates, and operational documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
- Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery functions.
- Support strategic business initiatives and technical projects as required.
The successful candidate will have experience working within environments including:
- Hyperscale Data Centres
- Structured Cabling Infrastructure
- ICT Infrastructure
- Telecommunications Networks
- Data Centre Fit-Out Projects
- Fibre Optic Infrastructure
- Copper Cabling Systems
- Testing & Commissioning Activities
Experience working with industry standards, structured cabling systems, and enterprise infrastructure deployments will be highly advantageous.
Candidate RequirementsEssential
- Proven experience delivering Telecommunications Infrastructure Cabling, ICT, or Electronic Security projects in a management role.
- Demonstrated experience delivering Hyperscale Data Centre projects.
- Strong project management experience within technical infrastructure environments.
- Experience managing multi-site project delivery and technical teams.
- Strong understanding of technical drawings, specifications, schematics, and construction documentation.
- Experience delivering projects under formal subcontract agreements.
- Proven ability to develop, review, and improve technical and project delivery documentation.
- Experience supporting or leading technical pre-sales and bid activities.
- Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Good understanding of project contracts, scope management, and commercial deliverables.
- Working knowledge of PRINCE2 or equivalent project management methodologies.
Desirable
- Experience within data centre construction or digital infrastructure environments.
- Knowledge of structured cabling standards and best practices.
- Experience with project quality assurance and governance processes.
- Familiarity with commissioning, testing, and handover activities.
- Experience supporting international or large-scale enterprise infrastructure deployments.
- CTPM
- ECS Card
- CDCDP (Certified Data Centre Design Professional)
- RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
- PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner (or equivalent Project Management certification)
- Competitive salary package
- Annual performance bonus opportunities
- Professional development and industry certification support
- Career progression within a growing technology and data centre environment
- Exposure to large-scale Hyperscale Data Centre projects
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Pension and insurance benefits (where applicable)
- Annual leave entitlement plus public holidays
Technical Manager - Data Centre Projects in City of London employer: TGS International Group
Join a leading technology and digital infrastructure organisation in London, where you will play a pivotal role as a Technical Manager for Hyperscale Data Centre projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers competitive salaries, professional development support, and a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and excellence. Enjoy the unique advantage of working on large-scale projects while benefiting from a supportive environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and career progression.
