Data Centre Operations Lead – Central London

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a Data Centre Operations Manager for a high-profile data centre in Central London. You will lead engineers and technicians, coordinating electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to maximise uptime and reliability.

You will oversee safety, vendor contracts, and vendor performance while collaborating with facilities, IT, and security teams to ensure optimal data centre operations and scalability.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience leading technical teams in data centre or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure including power, cooling, security, and network systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers and technicians, providing guidance and support.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize maintenance, repairs and upgrades of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with facilities management, IT operations, and security to optimize data centre operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for equipment procurement and maintenance services.
• Maintain technical documentation within the data centre (SOPs/EOPs/MOPs, safety rules, risk assessments).
• Participate in capacity planning and expansion projects for data centre growth.
• Act as HVAP for the company.
• Be the first point of escalation for incidents or issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Data centre operations

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a Data Centre Operations Manager for a high-profile data centre in Central London. You will lead engineers and technicians, coordinating electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to maximise uptime and reliability.

You will oversee safety, vendor contracts, and vendor performance while collaborating with facilities, IT, and security teams to ensure optimal data centre operations and scalability.