M&E Technical Manager – Data Centre

PRS (Phoenix Resourcing Services); Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS (Phoenix Resourcing Services) is seeking an experienced Data Centre – Technical Manager for its East London/Docklands campus. You will lead the site engineering team, ensuring 100% availability of critical systems and driving safety, efficiency, and compliance across all electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

The role requires an Electrician with 18th Edition, data centre experience, and strong knowledge of UPS, HVAC, and BMS systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition certification.
• Experience managing critical environments or data centres.
• Strong knowledge of UPS, standby power and critical HVAC/cooling systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Experience with safety compliance, permits-to-work and risk assessments.
• IOSH or equivalent safety management certification.
• Budgeting experience for maintenance delivery.
• Desirable: Water hygiene (L8), BMS, HVAC systems, system integration and handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and mentor the site engineering team for critical maintenance and operations.
• Ensure continuous operation of all 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 health & safety procedures and statutory regulations.
• Audit and maintain technical documentation (switching schedules, SOPs, risk assessments).
• Lead statutory compliance maintenance and auditable records.

Skills

Electrician

18th Edition

Data centre ops

UPS systems

HVAC cooling

Leadership

Health & Safety

Permits-to-work

Risk assessments

HVAP/SAP

Budgeting

Water hygiene L8

BMS

Systems integration

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

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.