Data Centre Technical Lead

Pareto Facilities Management Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist technical services team

Innovation and engineering excellence

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Data Centre Technical Lead in Nottingham. This senior role involves overseeing technical service delivery within critical engineering environments, ensuring system resilience and compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with electrical infrastructure and building services in data centres, alongside strong skills in problem-solving and stakeholder communication. Join a team dedicated to delivering engineering excellence and operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Experience within data centres or critical engineering environments.
• Strong background in building services within a corporate or complex estate.
• Experience managing electrical infrastructure, including HV/LV, UPS, and generators.
• Experience with HVAC and critical cooling systems.
• Experience with BMS and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical service delivery across data centre environments.
• Ensure maximum uptime, resilience, and business continuity.
• Oversee delivery of all PPM and reactive works in line with SLAs.
• Provide technical leadership on condition surveys and lifecycle planning.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Operational focus

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Pareto FM | Critical Environments

The Role

Pareto FM are seeking a Data Centre Technical Lead to lead the delivery of technical services within critical and corporate environments.

This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for the performance, resilience, and compliance of mission‑critical building infrastructure. You will act as the technical authority across electrical, mechanical, and control systems that support business‑critical operations, ensuring uptime, safety, and engineering excellence.

This position plays a key role in protecting operational continuity and reinforcing Pareto FM’s reputation for best‑in‑class technical service delivery.

Key Responsibilities – Critical Engineering Leadership

• Lead technical service delivery across data centre and critical environments
• Ensure maximum uptime, resilience, and business continuity
• Act as technical lead across:
  • UPS and standby power systems
  • Generators and HV/LV infrastructure
  • Cooling and HVAC systems for critical spaces
  • BMS and control systems
  • Emergency and life safety systems

Asset and Maintenance Strategy

• Validate and manage asset data and registers
• Ensure PPM programmes align with SFG20 and statutory requirements
• Maintain compliance of maintenance schedules, CAFM records, and logbooks
• Develop lifecycle plans and identify end‑of‑life risks

Planned and Reactive Maintenance Oversight

• Oversee delivery of all PPM and reactive works in line with SLAs
• Ensure emergency response standards are met for critical systems
• Reduce reactive failures through preventative engineering and trend analysis
• Ensure statutory inspections and testing are completed and audit‑ready

Technical Support and Projects

• Provide technical leadership on condition surveys and lifecycle planning
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and environmental performance improvements
• Lead technical risk mitigation activities
• Support small works and technical upgrades within live environments

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry best practice
• Approve RAMS and manage Permit to Work systems
• Maintain audit readiness and documentation standards

Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor SLAs and KPIs across maintenance, compliance, and asset management
• Drive innovation, engineering improvements, and value optimisation
• Identify opportunities to enhance system performance and reduce risk

About You – Essential Experience

• Experience within data centres or critical engineering environments
• Strong background in building services within a corporate or complex estate
• Experience managing electrical infrastructure, including HV/LV, UPS, and generators
• Experience with HVAC and critical cooling systems
• Experience with BMS and control systems
• Experience working within SFG20‑based maintenance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance

Skills and Attributes

• Calm and decisive in high‑risk environments
• Strong technical problem‑solving capability
• Strategic thinker with a practical, operational focus
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills
• Structured and compliance‑driven approach

Desirable Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person status
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Experience using CAFM systems

Why Join Pareto FM

You will be part of a specialist technical services team delivering within high‑profile, mission‑critical environments.

Pareto FM prides itself on innovation, engineering excellence, and long‑term partnerships — and this role sits at the heart of that delivery.