Senior Data Centre Engineering Manager – 24/7 Uptime Leader

DataX Connect; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre operator in the UK is looking for a Senior Technical Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across its facilities. The successful candidate will ensure the resilience and efficiency of critical infrastructure, oversee operational budgets, and drive operational excellence. This senior role demands strong Mechanical & Electrical qualifications, experience in data centre environments, and leadership capabilities. The company offers a supportive culture, opportunities for development, and comprehensive benefits including private medical and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Private Medical (including dental & optical)

Pension

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Enhanced parental leave

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Volunteering days

Mental health support

25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong Mechanical & Electrical qualifications and training required.
• Senior leadership experience is crucial.
• Deep understanding of critical infrastructure across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard resilience and efficiency of critical infrastructure.
• Provide strong technical leadership across teams.
• Oversee budgets ensuring value and optimisation.
• Lead operational reporting, SLA/KPI metrics and incident management.

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical qualifications

Leadership in Data Centre M&E environments

Budget management

Communication and stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Job description

A leading data centre operator in the UK is looking for a Senior Technical Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across its facilities. The successful candidate will ensure the resilience and efficiency of critical infrastructure, oversee operational budgets, and drive operational excellence. This senior role demands strong Mechanical & Electrical qualifications, experience in data centre environments, and leadership capabilities. The company offers a supportive culture, opportunities for development, and comprehensive benefits including private medical and enhanced parental leave.