Engineering Manager (in house)- Data Center Operations
1 day ago
City of London
Operations Engineering Manager – In-House - Client-Side Role c£100,000 Package, Including Salary and Bonus + Mgmt Benefits Location: West London, some EU and UAE Travel About the Opportunity This is a rare and exciting client-side opportunity for a seasoned Operations Engineering Manager to join a leading data centre owner/operator with a growing portfolio of high-performance facilities across Europe and the Middle East. In this in-house leadership role, you will oversee all engineering, technical operations, and facilities management across one or more mission-critical sites. You’ll work directly for the client, not a service provider, giving you real ownership, influence, and long-term career potential within the organisation. You’ll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage all aspects of uptime, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a live data centre environment. Key Responsibilities:- Engineering & Site Operations • Set and execute operational and engineering strategy aligned with group objectives., • Lead engineering teams to ensure rapid fault resolution and optimal system performance., • Enforce a strong Change Management process to minimise service disruption., • Promote a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) culture across sites., • Oversee all building infrastructure systems: electrical, mechanical, BMS, CAFM, etc., • Act as Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for High and Low Voltage systems., • Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system and review RAMS for all activities., • Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes., • Deliver robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance schedules., • Monitor site KPIs, service levels, and operational risks, ensuring swift resolution of issues., • Manage third-party contractors, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers on operational matters., • Attend service review meetings and deliver performance reports., • Communicate planned/unplanned maintenance updates clearly and professionally., • Collaborate with internal teams to meet reporting and documentation deadlines., • Ensure all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and compliance obligations are met or exceeded. Financial & Budget Oversight • Plan and manage OPEX and CAPEX in partnership with Group Finance., • Track and report on operational budgets, ensuring cost controls are in place., • Support procurement activity and vendor management with a focus on value and performance., • Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities. Vendor, Contractor & Team Management • Lead and support engineering staff and on-site contractors., • Coordinate safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all works., • Monitor vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs., • Ensure all procurement follows internal policy and best practice. What We’re Looking For • Proven leadership experience in data centres, critical environments, or mission-critical facilities., • Strong technical expertise across electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, HVAC, BMS, Generators, etc.)., • Certified HV/LV Authorised Person, • Strong knowledge of compliance, risk, and HSE regulations., • Experience managing engineering teams, budgets, and third-party vendors., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels., • Calm under pressure and capable of managing operations in a 24/7 environment., • Willingness to travel across Europe and the Middle East when required. Why Join? • Client-Side, In-House Role: Step away from service-provider models and take full ownership of operational outcomes., • International Exposure: Be part of a growing data centre portfolio spanning Europe and the Middle East., • Career Growth: Join a stable, well-funded organisation with strong ambitions and a supportive leadership team., • Impact: Lead mission-critical operations where your work directly supports global digital infrastructure.