Data Centre Shift Operations Lead

CBRE Group, Inc.; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Centre Shift Manager in Farnborough to lead shift teams delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the data centre portfolio.

You will act as the on-shift duty manager and CBRE’s primary client liaison, ensuring service levels and safety standards are upheld. The role requires HVAP appointment, proven data centre or critical engineering experience, incident management skills, and strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• HVAP appointment required.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Incident management experience.
• Supplier relationship experience.
• Demonstrable Commercial acumen.
• Previous experience in a Data Centre or Critical Engineering Environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Maintain healthy and safe working conditions and implement HSE policy across CBRE activities.
• Ensure appropriate controls to meet statutory, policy and contractual commitments.
• Promote and maintain CBRE Managed Services core values.
• Follow EOPs and elevate when incidents occur.
• Own the Planned Preventative Maintenance Plan and schedule execution.
• Supervise CBRE staff or subcontractors per policies and holiday cover.
• Ensure efficient operation, maintenance and repair of M&E systems, building fabric and infrastructure.
• Complete regular inspections to maintain assets per manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain CBRE ISO 9002 documentation to support audits.
• Supervise Specialist Service Contractors and sign off minor works.
• Use CMMS to monitor performance and service delivery.
• Champion CBRE CERM processes to mitigate risk to critical plant.
• Manage team in line with CBRE procedures and policies.
• Oversee HR functions and training of team members.
• Arrange reactive repairs to M&E systems and infrastructure as needed.
• Oversee switching operations during shifts and data accuracy for audits.

Skills

HVAP appointment

Incident management

Supplier relationship

Commercial acumen

Data Centre experience

Shift leadership

Education

C&G

HNC/HND

CDCTP

CDCMP

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Centre Shift Manager in Farnborough to lead shift teams delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the data centre portfolio.

You will act as the on-shift duty manager and CBRE’s primary client liaison, ensuring service levels and safety standards are upheld. The role requires HVAP appointment, proven data centre or critical engineering experience, incident management skills, and strong supplier relationships.