BU Technical Manager DCS

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Business Unit Technical Manager to provide technical support and drive operational excellence across data centres in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering with experience in Data Centre environments. This hybrid role involves national travel, focusing on risk management and staff development, making it an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical and electrical maintenance engineering.
• Preferred electrical qualification and experience in Data Centre environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical SME support and drive operational excellence across data centres.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with CBRE risk management processes.
• Conduct technical audits and lead apprenticeship programs.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical maintenance engineering

Interpersonal skills

Electrical qualification

Data Centre experience

Job description

BU Technical Manager DCS

Job ID 230200

Posted 21-Jul-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance, Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Business Unit Technical Manager

Business Sector: CBRE Data Centre Solutions

Location: Hybrid – with National Travel

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services, leveraging the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. We employ over 70,000 employees across 48 countries.

Purpose of the Job

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) aims to build a World Class Business with a strategic focus on expanding into broader markets throughout the UK & Europe. Our goals include putting clients first, investing in top talent, delivering operational excellence, and fostering innovation.

We are recruiting a Business Unit Technical Manager for our Data Centre division supporting multiple accounts nationally. Candidates should have a proven track record in mechanical and electrical maintenance engineering and excellent interpersonal skills. Electrical qualification and experience in Data Centre environments are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite operations teams and clients with technical SME support.
• Drive operational excellence across all data centres.
• Promote risk management culture and ensure compliance with the DCS Shield program and CBRE risk management processes.
• Develop and implement risk reduction strategies to minimise risks and maximise uptime, including maintaining risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Manage assets focusing on data quality, FMRs, and maintenance strategies.
• Handle incident management, root cause analysis, and produce incident reports and lessons learned.
• Act as Senior Authorized Person for HV / LV and confined space operations.
• Conduct technical compliance audits and reviews.
• Produce technical reports as required.
• Mentor technical managers and operations teams in engineering best practices.
• Lead apprenticeship and training programs to develop operational team competencies.
• Support project and business development teams with technical SME input.
• Collaborate with the QHSE team.
• Engage with leadership to support business growth strategies.