Technical Manager – Critical Services | Docklands – OTE £95,000 – £100,000 Salary: c£75,000-£80,000 + Car Allowance + Paid Overtime Benefits: Private Medical, Pension, 33 Days Holiday
We are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a leading global provider of integrated facilities and real estate services, supporting a critical data center campus in Docklands. As Technical Manager, you will act as a senior technical authority on site, with responsibility for the performance, integrity, and compliance of all engineering infrastructure. Provide technical leadership and support to the on-site engineering team Ensure all critical systems (HV/LV, UPS, standby power, HVAC/cooling) are operated and maintained in line with best practice Support and lead technical audits, ensuring full compliance with statutory and client requirements Support the development and delivery of site-specific training programmes Mentor, coach, and technically sign off engineers, supporting their progression and competency development Contribute to continuous improvement, driving high standards in safety, quality, and operational performance Support the development of engineering processes, procedures, and emergency response plans Work towards (or operate as) Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for HV/LV systems and confined spaces Support the training, assessment, and appointment of Authorised Persons across the site Ensure all switching operations and high-risk activities are properly planned, reviewed, and executed Proven experience within a data center or critical environment~ HV/LV electrical systems~ Critical cooling / HVAC infrastructure~ Previous experience in a technical leadership or management role~ Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems and risk management~ Experience in training, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
HV Authorised Person (or working toward SAP level) Water hygiene (L8) knowledge Experience with system commissioning, integration, and handover
You will play a key part in shaping engineering standards, developing teams, and ensuring operational excellence across a growing data center campus….