Senior Technical Manager - Critical Engineering Mission Critical

PRS; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus

Ongoing training

Career opportunities

Job summary

A leading global provider of facilities management is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead critical operations in a mission-critical environment. The role involves technical leadership, compliance management, and training engineering staff. Candidates should have strong experience in data centres or similar industries, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and excellence. This full-time position offers a competitive package and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centres or military engineering.
• Ideally electrically biased with understanding of mechanical and air conditioning systems.
• Able to manage teams effectively and influence across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical operations for optimal performance across critical services.
• Act as technical authority for permits, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Oversee technical training programs to ensure competency of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Compliance

Health & Safety frameworks

Job description

Senior Technical Manager - Critical Engineering Mission Critical

Senior Technical Manager & Technical Manager – Data Centre / Mission Critical Services

• Senior Technical Manager Salary: £85,000 + Car + Bonus + Mgmt Benefits.
• Technical Manager Salary: £75,000 + Car Allowance + Paid Overtime + Mgmt Benefits

Overview

A leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management is actively recruiting for multiple critical roles: Senior Technical Manager and Technical Manager to join their Data Centre Operations and Critical Engineering division.

These are exceptional opportunities for experienced professionals who bring deep technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and a passion for operational excellence in mission-critical environments.

The Role

The successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical leadership with a risk-based approach to operations. Both roles are central to the management and delivery of technical excellence across a campus portfolio of data centres and critical environments.

Working closely with the technical team and reporting to senior leadership, you will be a key point of contact for technical queries, compliance, and high-performance service delivery. Your focus will be on maintaining robust technical standards while ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the site's critical infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead technical operations to ensure optimal performance and compliance across all critical services.
• Act as a technical authority for permits, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ensure all personnel under your direction operate safely, professionally, and in line with industry best practices.
• Conduct investigations and produce reports for any incidents, breaches, or safety concerns.
• Lead or attend client meetings as the technical representative.
• Oversee and support the training and development of engineering staff, ensuring competency in all aspects of critical systems.
• Approve and maintain high standards of technical documentation, including safety programs, switching schedules, SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs.
• Manage and review site-specific technical training programs.
• Take part in succession planning through mentoring and upskilling of junior engineers.
• Act as a Senior Authorised Person (or work towards this designation) for HV/LV systems and confined spaces.
• Support audit readiness and compliance across critical systems.
• Provide guidance on technical improvements and drive innovation in operational delivery.
• Escalate urgent issues and provide technical solutions swiftly and effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centres, power generation, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, nuclear, or military engineering.
• Ideally electrically biased with a broad understanding of mechanical, air conditioning, and building services systems.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage teams and influence across multiple levels.
• Familiarity with compliance and health & safety frameworks in critical environments.
• Experience with technical reporting, process creation, and training management.
• Able to lead and embed a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Technically confident with a solution-oriented mindset and a focus on risk mitigation.

Why Join?

• Be part of a globally respected organisation delivering cutting-edge solutions in the data centre sector.
• Work within a supportive, forward-thinking technical leadership team.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of critical infrastructure operations.
• Benefit from a competitive package, ongoing training, and long-term career opportunities in a growing industry.

Ideal for ex-forces or professionals from high-reliability industries such as pharmaceuticals, nuclear, manufacturing, or power generation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Facilities Services and Engineering Services