Datacenter Manager

Mitie; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking an experienced Data Centre Manager to lead the operational delivery of a critical data centre portfolio for a major UK banking client. This high-profile role requires leadership across multiple sites and a proven ability to operate within a highly regulated, 24/7 environment.

You will lead Technical Managers and a team of around 55–60 engineers, ensuring safe and reliable operation of power, cooling and M&E systems, and delivering strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Data Centre Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience in critical, mission-critical environments.
• High voltage experience with an Authorised Person background.
• Experience managing large engineering teams across multiple sites.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing at senior level.
• Strong incident management, business continuity and operational resilience.
• Experience managing budgets, commercial performance, KPIs and SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of multiple data centres across Peterborough and Corby.
• Manage Technical Managers and ~55–60 engineers in a 24/7 critical environment.
• Take overall responsibility for critical infrastructure including power, cooling and M&E systems.
• Lead incident management, escalation processes and root cause analysis activities.
• Manage KPIs, SLAs, compliance requirements and operational performance.
• Maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders and specialist technical teams.
• Oversee project activity across the portfolio and minimise operational risk.
• Provide oversight of soft services including security, cleaning and waste management within the integrated facilities management model.

Skills

Leadership

Data centre operations

High voltage

Authorised Person

Stakeholder management

Incident management

Budget management

Team leadership

24/7 operations

Job description

Location: Peterborough & Corby (Site Based)

Mitie are looking for an experienced Data Centre Manager to lead the operational delivery of a critical data centre portfolio supporting one of the UK's largest banking organisations.

This is a high-profile leadership role with accountability for multiple data centres, critical engineering infrastructure, operational performance, stakeholder management and service excellence across a complex and highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will lead a team of Technical Managers and approximately 55-60 engineers, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical power, cooling and M&E systems that support nationally important banking services.

Data centre experience is essential for this position.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the operational management of multiple data centres across Peterborough and Corby.
• Managing Technical Managers and a team of circa 55-60 engineers operating within a 24/7 critical environment.
• Taking overall responsibility for critical infrastructure including power, cooling, high voltage and specialist M&E systems.
• Leading incident management, escalation processes and root cause analysis activities.
• Managing KPIs, SLAs, compliance requirements and operational performance.
• Maintaining strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and specialist technical teams.
• Overseeing project activity across the portfolio and ensuring minimal operational risk.
• Providing oversight of soft services including security, cleaning and waste management within the integrated facilities management model.

About You

We're looking for a proven leader who can operate confidently within a highly critical environment and who understands the standards, controls and stakeholder expectations associated with data centre operations.

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience in a Data Centre Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong background within critical environments and mission-critical facilities.
• High voltage experience and an Authorised Person (AP) background.
• Experience managing large engineering teams across multiple sites.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level.
• A strong understanding of incident management, business continuity and operational resilience.
• Experience managing budgets, commercial performance, KPIs and SLAs.
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to make informed decisions in a high-pressure environment.