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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed