Data Centre Manager
Data Centre Manager
Location: Slough
Salary: £75,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm
Contract: Permanent
Nexus Careers is working with a leading data centre and critical facilities provider to recruit an experienced Data Centre Manager for a high-profile site in Slough.
This is a senior operational position with responsibility for the safe, reliable and commercially effective delivery of engineering services. The successful candidate must come from a strong technical background and have experience managing budgets, costs and financial performance.
The role offers excellent exposure within the business and further progression opportunities into senior operational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the data centre.
* Lead and develop the site engineering, supervisory and support teams.
* Ensure critical mechanical and electrical systems remain safe, reliable and available.
* Oversee planned, reactive and statutory maintenance activities.
* Manage technical incidents, escalations and root-cause investigations.
* Ensure compliance with permits, RAMS, safe systems of work and site procedures.
* Manage specialist contractors and service providers.
* Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
* Monitor site performance against agreed KPIs and service levels.
* Produce operational reports and present performance updates.
* Manage site budgets, expenditure, purchase orders and financial forecasts.
* Review costs, quotations, variations and opportunities for commercial improvement.
* Support lifecycle planning, asset replacement and project delivery.
* Identify operational efficiencies and improvements to site resilience.
* Ensure the site remains compliant with health, safety and statutory requirements.
Candidate Requirements
* Strong technical background within electrical, mechanical or building services engineering.
* Previous management experience within a data centre or critical environment.
* Good knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
* Experience managing engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
* Financial experience covering budgets, forecasting, cost control or P&L management.
* Strong client, stakeholder and contractor management skills.
* Relevant technical or engineering qualifications.
* Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.
Package and Benefits
* £75,000 basic salary.
* Monday-to-Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm working pattern.
* High-profile data centre environment.
* Excellent training and professional development.
* Genuine opportunities for further senior management progression.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically credible Data Centre Manager who can combine strong engineering leadership with commercial and financial awareness.
Apply now or contact Nexus Careers for further information