M&E Technical Manager - Data Center

PRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Management benefits

Job summary

PRS is seeking an experienced M&E Technical Manager for our East London/Data Center operations. You will lead the engineering team to ensure 100% availability of critical systems, manage both planned and reactive maintenance, and drive safety, reliability and performance across a major data centre campus.

You will bring 18th Edition certification, extensive data centre experience, and strong leadership, with the ability to mentor engineers and manage budgets while complying with health and

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with Apprenticeship, HND, or City & Guilds and 18th Edition certification.
• Proven experience managing critical environments or data centres.
• Strong understanding of UPS systems, standby power, and HVAC/cooling.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
• Confident managing safety, permits‑to‑work, and risk assessments.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety certification.
• Desirable knowledge of water hygiene (L8), BMS, HVAC, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor the site engineering team in critical maintenance and operations.
• Ensure continuous operation of business‑critical systems with high availability.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance, balancing cost and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and site management.
• Support compliance with health & safety procedures and regulations.
• Audit and maintain technical documentation, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Plan statutory maintenance and maintain auditable records.
• Lead incident management, perform root‑cause analysis, and produce reports.
• Foster a culture of safety, reliability, and professional development.
• Oversee training programs and authorisation levels (HV/LV/Confined Space).
• Sign‑off for new recruits and develop engineers to high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Safety culture

Education

Electrician qualification (Apprenticeship/HND/City & Guilds)

18th Edition Electrical Regulations

Job description

M&E Technical Manager - Data Center operations – East London / Docklands

Salary £80-£85,000 + Car Allowance + Annual bonuses + Mgmt Benefits - OTE £100,000 +

Our Client is a global leader in integrated facilities management and engineering services.

The Opportunity:-

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre - Technical Manager to join our growing team in East London / Docklands area. This is a key position within our technical operations function, responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of critical and non‑critical engineering systems across a major data centre campus.

As a Technical Manager, you will demonstrate strong technical leadership, a proactive approach to risk management, and a passion for fostering excellence across engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor the site engineering team in all aspects of critical maintenance and operations.
• Ensure continuous operation of all business‑critical systems and plant with 100% availability.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance delivery—balancing cost efficiency with high performance.
• Act as a focal point for technical leadership, providing expert guidance to engineers and site management.
• Support and maintain compliance with all health & safety procedures and statutory regulations.
• Audit and maintain technical documentation such as switching schedules, SOPs, and risk assessments.
• Plan and manage statutory compliance maintenance; ensure all records are accurate and auditable.
• Lead incident management, conduct root cause analysis, and produce technical reports.
• Drive a positive culture of safety, reliability, and professional development.
• Support the creation and delivery of site‑specific training programs and authorisation levels (HV/LV/Confined Space).
• Provide technical sign‑off for new recruits and develop engineers to meet high technical standards.
• Participate in technical audits and act as part of the escalation team for out‑of‑hours issues.

About You

• Qualified Electrician (Apprenticeship, HND, or City & Guilds) with 18th Edition Electrical Regulations certification.
• Proven experience managing critical environments or data centres.
• Strong understanding of UPS systems, standby power, and critical HVAC/cooling systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
• Confident managing safety compliance, permits-to-work, and risk assessments.
• Operational knowledge of Health & Safety management systems (IOSH or equivalent certification).
• Experience in managing budgets and maintenance delivery.
• Desirable: Understanding of water hygiene (L8), BMS and HVAC systems, and system integration and handover experience.
• Must be an HV Authorised Person (HVAP) with demonstrable experience enabling appointment at Senior Authorised Person (SAP) level.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a truly global facilities and engineering organisation setting the standard for operational excellence.
• Work in a high‑performance technical environment supporting mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Access to ongoing training, authorisation, and development programs to advance your engineering career.
• Collaborate within a strong, supportive team culture focused on safety, reliability, and innovation.