M&E Technical Manager – Data Center

M&E Technical Manager – Data Center operations – East London / Docklands

Salary £80-£85,000 + Car Allowance + Annual bonuses + Mgmt Benefits – OTE £100,000 +

Our Client is a global leader in integrated facilities management and engineering services.

The Opportunity:-

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre – Technical Manager to join our growing team in East London / Docklands area. This is a key position within our technical operations function, responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of critical and non-critical engineering systems across a major data centre campus.

As a Technical Manager, you will demonstrate strong technical leadership, a proactive approach to risk management, and a passion for fostering excellence across engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor the site engineering team in all aspects of critical maintenance and operations.




• Ensure continuous operation of all business-critical systems and plant with 100% availability.




• Manage planned and reactive maintenance delivery—balancing cost efficiency with high performance.




• Act as a focal point for technical leadership, providing expert guidance to engineers and site management.




• Support and maintain compliance with all health & safety procedures and statutory regulations.




• Audit and maintain technical documentation such as switching schedules, SOPs, and risk assessments.




• Plan and manage statutory compliance maintenance; ensure all records are accurate and auditable.




• Lead incident management, conduct root cause analysis, and produce technical reports.




• Drive a positive culture of safety, reliability, and professional development.




• Support the creation and delivery of site-specific training programs and authorisation levels (HV/LV/Confined Space).




• Provide technical sign-off for new recruits and develop engineers to meet high technical standards.




• Participate in technical audits and act as part of the escalation team for out-of-hours issues.

About You

• Qualified Electrician (Apprenticeship, HND, or City & Guilds) with 18th Edition Electrical Regulations certification.




• Proven experience managing critical environments or data centres.




• Strong understanding of UPS systems, standby power, and critical HVAC/cooling systems.




• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.




• Confident managing safety compliance, permits-to-work, and risk assessments.




• Operational knowledge of Health & Safety management systems (IOSH or equivalent certification).




• Experience in managing budgets and maintenance delivery.




• Desirable: Understanding of water hygiene (L8), BMS and HVAC systems, and system integration and handover experience.




• Must be an HV Authorised Person (HVAP) with demonstrable experience enabling appointment at Senior Authorised Person (SAP) level.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a truly global facilities and engineering organisation setting the standard for operational excellence.




• Work in a high-performance technical environment supporting mission-critical infrastructure.




• Access to ongoing training, authorisation, and development programs to advance your engineering career.




• Collaborate within a strong, supportive team culture focused on safety, reliability, and innovation.

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