Engineering Supervisor/Assistant Manager - Mission critical facilities

PRS; Slough; On-site; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of integrated facilities management is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to oversee technical operations at our Slough data centre. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical qualifications and experience in data centre operations. The position offers a salary of £64,000 plus benefits and is a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualifications like Apprenticeship, HND, City & Guilds.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in data centre or critical environment operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of site-based engineers.
• Ensure high standards and cost efficiency in in-house and vendor maintenance.
• Manage critical services to meet SLAs.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC System Management

Communication

Health & Safety Compliance

Technical Understanding of UPS

Education

Recognised electrical qualifications

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Engineering Supervisor / Assistant Manager - Mission Critical Facilities

Salary – £64,000 + Package

Location – Slough

Purpose of the Role

Facilities Engineering Contractor, a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, is recruiting a Data Centre Engineering Supervisor for our Slough operations. This role is critical to the technical operations and maintenance of data centre systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate will oversee the daily engineering activities, ensuring operational reliability, compliance with health and safety standards, and efficient performance of both critical and non‑critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of site-based engineers, including task delegation and time management
• Oversee both in‑house and specialist vendor maintenance activities, ensuring high standards and cost efficiency
• Manage and maintain critical services (e.g., computer rooms, data networks, manufacturing systems) to meet SLAs
• Act as a HV Authorised Person and ensure all switching schedules, SOPs, and safety documentation are properly executed
• Ensure permit‑to‑work systems are followed and that all RAMS and procedures are compliant
• Support site incident management and act as a key escalation point for technical issues
• Ensure accurate maintenance records, logs, and statutory compliance documentation are maintained
• Plan and report on statutory maintenance and testing activities
• Lead and support internal technical audits
• Develop the engineering team through coaching, mentoring, and formal training plans
• Ensure the site library of technical documentation is up to date
• Oversee site‑specific training programmes in collaboration with the Campus Technical Manager
• Provide technical sign‑off for new hires and monitor engineer development
• Contribute to continuous improvement in safety culture, standards, and performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised electrical qualifications (Apprenticeship, HND, City & Guilds)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)
• Demonstrated experience in data centre or critical environment operations
• HV Authorisation (preferred)
• Strong understanding of UPS systems, standby power, HVAC, and BMS controls
• IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification
• Proficient with PC and MS Office; familiarity with digital risk and compliance platforms
• Experience with emergency procedures, utilities monitoring, and environmental compliance
• Effective communicator and confident decision‑maker, especially under pressure
• Experience managing teams and developing technical training programmes
• Knowledge of L8 (water hygiene) and experience with system integration and handover (desirable)

Seniority level – Associate

Employment type – Full‑time

Job function – Facilities Services and Engineering Services