Senior Data Centre Operations Manager - Multi-Site

Mitie Group plc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking an experienced Data Centre Manager to lead the operational delivery of a critical data centre portfolio in Peterborough and Corby.

You will oversee a 55- to 60-strong engineering team within a 24/7 environment, ensuring safe operation of power, cooling and M&E systems that support banking services. The role requires proven leadership in data centres, strong stakeholder management and a hands-on approach to incident management, performance, and risk across multiple

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in data centre or similar critical environments.
• Experience managing large engineering teams across multiple sites.
• High voltage experience and Authorised Person background.
• Strong incident management, business continuity and resilience expertise.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs and SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Leading the operational management of multiple data centres across Peterborough and Corby.
• Managing Technical Managers and a team of circa 55-60 engineers operating within a 24/7 critical environment.
• Taking overall responsibility for critical infrastructure including power, cooling, high voltage and specialist M&E systems.
• Leading incident management, escalation processes and root cause analysis activities.
• Managing KPIs, SLAs, compliance requirements and operational performance.
• Maintaining strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and specialist technical teams.
• Overseeing project activity across the portfolio and ensuring minimal operational risk.
• Providing oversight of soft services including security, cleaning and waste management within the integrated facilities management model.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Incident mgmt

Budget mgmt

Team leadership

Job description

Mitie Group plc. is seeking an experienced Data Centre Manager to lead the operational delivery of a critical data centre portfolio in Peterborough and Corby.

You will oversee a 55- to 60-strong engineering team within a 24/7 environment, ensuring safe operation of power, cooling and M&E systems that support banking services. The role requires proven leadership in data centres, strong stakeholder management and a hands-on approach to incident management, performance, and risk across multiple