Senior Technical Manager - Critical Engineering Mission Critical
25 days ago
London
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.