Engineering Manager

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-site role in London

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a data centre operations team in Central London. You will oversee critical electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems, coordinate engineering activities, and drive reliability and uptime targets.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, data centre operations, and proven leadership to mentor engineers and technicians while collaborating with facilities, IT and security teams.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in data centre operations or a similar critical infrastructure environment.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate engineering activities within the data centre to ensure performance, efficiency and reliability of critical systems.
• Lead and supervise engineers and technicians, providing guidance and training.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritise maintenance, repairs and upgrades to minimise downtime and maintain uptime SLAs.
• Enforce safety protocols to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with facilities, IT operations, and security to optimise data centre operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for procurement and services.
• Maintain technical documentation (SOPs, EOPs, MOPs, safety rules, risk assessments).
• Participate in capacity planning and expansion projects for growth.
• Act as escalation point for incidents.

Skills

Leadership

DC infrastructure

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Safety protocols

Capacity planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in data centre operations or a similar critical infrastructure environment
• Proven track record of leading and managing technical teams
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, security, and network systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Leadership and team management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Project management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate all engineering activities within our data centre to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and reliability of critical infrastructure systems
• Lead and supervise a team of engineers and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to help them perform effectively
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to minimize downtime and maintain uptime SLAs
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including facilities management, IT operations, and security to address issues and optimize data centre operations
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for equipment procurement, maintenance services, and technical support
• Maintain technical documentation within our data centre, including SOPs, EOPs, MOPs, electrical safety rules, and risk assessments
• Participate in capacity planning and expansion projects to support the growth of our data centre infrastructure
• Act as our HVAP
• Serve as the first point of escalation for any incidents or issues

Technologies:

• Support
• Network
• Security

More:

We are a market-leading data centre company offering a client-side Engineering Manager opportunity at a high-profile data centre in Central London. You will work closely with our Head of Operations on site and play a key role in keeping our critical infrastructure running safely, efficiently, and reliably. We offer an excellent benefits package and the chance to join a fast-paced, demanding environment within a leading name in the data centre sector.

last updated 40 week of 2026