Technical Manager – Data Centre Projects
Location: London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000
About the Rol
eAn 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 Responsibiliti
esPresales & Technical Suppo
rt• Support the Sales team with PQQs, technical submissions, and operational input during bid activitie
s.• Provide technical expertise to Pre-Sales teams to strengthen proposals and identify delivery risk
s.• Review project specifications, drawings, and technical documentation during tender stage
s.• Identify technical risks, discrepancies, and Requests for Information (RFIs) prior to project awar
d.• Support Commercial teams with technical contract reviews and scope validatio
n.• Assist in developing project schedules and delivery strategies during bid stage
s.Pre-Construction & Project Deliv
ery• Lead pre-construction activities to ensure a seamless transition from project award to site mobilisati
on.• Coordinate project readiness by ensuring documentation, approvals, and lead-in activities are complet
ed.• Develop and maintain installation, commissioning, and testing tracke
rs.• Advise Project Directors, Operations Managers, and Project Managers on project-specific testing requiremen
ts.• Ensure quality assurance reviews and governance processes are completed throughout delive
ry.• Monitor project risks and provide technical assessments to project teams and clien
ts.Technical Leader
ship• Act as the technical lead for Data Centre infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecy
cle.• Provide leadership and technical guidance across multidisciplinary delivery te
ams.• Support the development and implementation of operational best practices and delivery proces
ses.• Review and enhance project documentation to improve consistency and qual
ity.• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, project execution, and operational efficie
ncy.• Support technical problem solving throughout project deliv
ery.Client & Stakeholder Engag
ement• Develop strong working relationships with clients and key stakehol
ders.• Provide technical guidance and recommendations aligned with customer requirem
ents.• Present technical solutions and project updates to both internal and external stakehol
ders.• Communicate project risks, technical challenges, and mitigation strategies effecti
vely.• Support long-term customer relationships through high-quality technical leadership and deli
very.Operational & Continuous Impro
vement• Evaluate existing project delivery methodologies and recommend improve
ments.• Support the development of technical standards, templates, and operational document
ation.• Ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and contractual obliga
tions.• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery func
tions.• Support strategic business initiatives and technical projects as req
uired.Technical Envi
ronmentThe successful candidate will have experience working within environments inc
luding:• Hyperscale Data
Centres• Structured Cabling Infrast
ructure• ICT Infrast
ructure• Telecommunications N
etworks• Data Centre Fit-Out P
rojects• Fibre Optic Infrast
ructure• Copper Cabling
Systems• Testing & Commissioning Act
ivitiesExperience working with industry standards, structured cabling systems, and enterprise infrastructure deployments will be highly advant
ageous.Candidate Requ
irementsE
ssential• Proven experience delivering Telecommunications Infrastructure Cabling, ICT, or Electronic Security projects in a manageme
nt role.• Demonstrated experience delivering Hyperscale Data Centre p
rojects.• Strong project management experience within technical infrastructure envir
onments.• Experience managing multi-site project delivery and technica
l teams.• Strong understanding of technical drawings, specifications, schematics, and construction docume
ntation.• Experience delivering projects under formal subcontract agr
eements.• Proven ability to develop, review, and improve technical and project delivery docume
ntation.• Experience supporting or leading technical pre-sales and bid act
ivities.• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management
skills.• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinar
y teams.• Good understanding of project contracts, scope management, and commercial deliv
erables.• Working knowledge of PRINCE2 or equivalent project management method
ologies.
Desirable• Experience within data centre construction or digital infrastructure envi
ronments.• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and best p
ractices.• Experience with project quality assurance and governance p
rocesses.• Familiarity with commissioning, testing, and handover ac
tivities.• Experience supporting international or large-scale enterprise infrastructure dep
loyments.Qualifications & Cert
ification
sPref
erred• CTP
M• ECS Card• CDCDP (Certified Data Centre Design Pr
ofessional)• RCDD (Registered Communications Distributio
n Designer)• PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner (or equivalent Project Management cer
tification)Emplo
yee Benefits• Competitive sa
lary package• Annual performance bonus o
pportunities• Professional development and industry certifica
tion support• Career progression within a growing technology and data centre
environment• Exposure to large-scale Hyperscale Data Cen
tre projects• Collaborative and supportive working
environment• Employee wellbeing
initiatives• Pension and insurance benefits (where
applicable)• Annual leave entitlement plus pub
lic holidays…