M&E Technical Manager – Data Centre

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

Job summary

Phoenix Resourcing Services seeks a Data Centre – Technical Manager for our client in East London/Docklands. Lead the engineering team, ensure 100% availability of critical systems, and drive safety and compliance.

Electrician with 18th Edition, data centre experience, and strong UPS/HVAC/BMS knowledge are essential; salary £80-£85k plus car allowance and annual bonuses with OTE around £100k.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician (18th Edition) certification.
• Experience managing critical environments or data centres.
• Knowledge of UPS, standby power, and HVAC/cooling systems.
• Strong leadership and safety-management skills.

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 delivery with cost efficiency and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and sign-off on engineering standards.
• Support health & safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Audit and maintain technical documentation and risk assessments.
• Plan statutory maintenance and ensure auditable records.
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and technical reporting.
• Promote safety, reliability, and professional development.
• Support site training programs and authorization levels.

Skills

Electrical installation

Leadership

Health & Safety

Critical environments

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

UPS systems

HVAC systems

BMS

Job description

Job reference: AS-5

Date posted: 21/10/2026

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.