Senior Technical Manager – Data Centre / Mission Critical Services - OTE £100,000 ++
c£85,000/£90,000 + Car or Allowance + Bonus upto 20% + Mgmt Benefits.
Overview
A leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management is actively recruiting for multiple critical roles: Senior Technical Manager to join their Data Centre Operations and Critical Engineering division.
These are exceptional opportunities for experienced professionals who bring deep technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and a passion for operational excellence in mission-critical environments.
The Role
The successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical leadership with a risk-based approach to operations. Both roles are central to the management and delivery of technical excellence across a campus portfolio of data centres and critical environments.
Working closely with the technical team and reporting to senior leadership, you will be a key point of contact for technical queries, compliance, and high-performance service delivery. Your focus will be on maintaining robust technical standards while ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the site's critical infrastructure.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead technical operations to ensure optimal performance and compliance across all critical services.
- Act as a technical authority for permits, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Ensure all personnel under your direction operate safely, professionally, and in line with industry best practices.
- Conduct investigations and produce reports for any incidents, breaches, or safety concerns.
- Lead or attend client meetings as the technical representative.
- Oversee and support the training and development of engineering staff, ensuring competency in all aspects of critical systems.
- Approve and maintain high standards of technical documentation, including safety programs, switching schedules, SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs.
- Manage and review site-specific technical training programs.
- Take part in succession planning through mentoring and upskilling of junior engineers.
- Act as a Senior Authorised Person (or work towards this designation) for HV/LV systems and confined spaces.
- Support audit readiness and compliance across critical systems.
- Provide guidance on technical improvements and drive innovation in operational delivery.
- Escalate urgent issues and provide technical solutions swiftly and effectively.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centres, power generation, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, nuclear, or military engineering.
- Ideally electrically biased with a broad understanding of mechanical, air conditioning, and building services systems.
- Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage teams and influence across multiple levels.
- Familiarity with compliance and health & safety frameworks in critical environments.
- Experience with technical reporting, process creation, and training management.
- Able to lead and embed a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Technically confident with a solution-oriented mindset and a focus on risk mitigation.
Why Join?
- Be part of a globally respected organisation delivering cutting-edge solutions in the data centre sector.
- Work within a supportive, forward-thinking technical leadership team.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of critical infrastructure operations.
- Benefit from a competitive package, ongoing training, and long-term career opportunities in a growing industry.
Ideal for ex-forces or professionals from high-reliability industries such as pharmaceuticals, nuclear, manufacturing, or power generation.