Data Centre Contract Manager

RG Setsquare; Slough; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced FM Contract Manager to lead engineering operations at a critical site in Slough. This role requires a strong background in Critical Services, guiding a team of about 15 and ensuring safe operations across electrical and mechanical infrastructures. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in critical environments and hold relevant qualifications like HNC/HND in Engineering. Benefits include a salary up to £72,000, a car allowance, and bonuses.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Holiday days

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing FM services in critical environments like data centres or hospitals.
• Proven experience leading multi-skilled engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage FM engineering services across the site.
• Oversee the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system.
• Act as the main engineering interface with clients for technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Operational improvement

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

My client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced FM Contract Manager to lead engineering operations at a highly critical site in Slough. This is a key leadership appointment, managing a team of approximately 15 direct reports, within a safety-critical environment.

A strong background in Critical Services is essential. The successful will combine hands-on engineering credibility with the ability to rigorously manage systems, processes, and stakeholder expectations.

The Role

As Head of Maintenance, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all electrical and mechanical infrastructure on site. You will act as the senior engineering authority, ensuring best practice across maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Leading and managing FM engineering services across the site
• Ownership and oversight of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system
• Acting as the main engineering interface with clients and end users, addressing technical issues, complaints, and operational requirements
• Reviewing plant and system performance, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement and benchmarking initiatives
• Monitoring operations and maintenance activity, producing key management information

• Critical maintenance
• Asset availability and capacity

Change and risk management

Improving maintenance and operational techniques to reduce invasive maintenance and increase system resilience.

Ensuring all technical activities meet statutory compliance, health & safety, and client safety requirements.

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years' experience managing FM services within a critical environment, such as:

• Data Centres
• Banking or Financial Institutions
• Research Facilities
• Hospitals
• Broadcast or Television Centres

• Proven leadership experience managing multi-skilled engineering teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

• HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Authorised Person (High Voltage) - highly desirable
• IOSH Managing Safely

Package & Benefits

Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

• Salary up to £72,000
• 5,000 car allowance
• 8% bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Private healthcare

For further information, please contact Tarik Bell-Ross on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy