Data Centre Contract Manager

My client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced FM Contract Manager to lead engineering operations at a highly critical site in Slough. This is a key leadership appointment, managing a team of approximately 15 direct reports, within a safety-critical environment.

A strong background in Critical Services is essential. The successful candidate will combine hands-on engineering credibility with the ability to rigorously manage systems, processes, and stakeholder expectations.

The Role

As Head of Maintenance, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all electrical and mechanical infrastructure on site. You will act as the senior engineering authority, ensuring best practice across maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing FM engineering services across the site

Ownership and oversight of the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system

Acting as the main engineering interface with clients and end users, addressing technical issues, complaints, and operational requirements

Reviewing plant and system performance, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement and benchmarking initiatives

Monitoring operations and maintenance activity, producing key management information relating to:

Critical maintenance

Asset availability and capacity

Change and risk management

Improving maintenance and operational techniques to reduce invasive maintenance and increase system resilience

Ensuring all technical activities meet statutory compliance, health & safety, and client safety requirements

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years' experience managing FM services within a critical environment, such as:

Data Centres

Banking or Financial Institutions

Research Facilities

Hospitals

Broadcast or Television Centres

Proven leadership experience managing multi-skilled engineering teams

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

HNC / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Authorised Person (High Voltage) - highly desirable

IOSH Managing Safely

Package & Benefits

Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Salary up to £72,000

£5,000 car allowance

8% bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

For further information, please contact Tarik Bell-Ross on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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