Data Centre Operations Lead - Central London

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a Data Centre Technical Services Manager for a high-profile data centre in Central London. You will lead engineers and coordinate maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to ensure uptime and regulatory compliance.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and strategic thinking to drive capacity planning and operational improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in data centre operations or equivalent critical infrastructure.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams to deliver uptime and reliability.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure: power, cooling, security, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers and technicians.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritise maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with facilities, IT operations, and security to optimise data centre operations.
• Manage vendor relationships for equipment and services.
• Maintain technical documentation and risk assessments.
• Participate in capacity planning and expansion projects.
• Act as the first escalation point for incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a Data Centre Technical Services Manager for a high-profile data centre in Central London. You will lead engineers and coordinate maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to ensure uptime and regulatory compliance.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and strategic thinking to drive capacity planning and operational improvements in a fast-paced environment.