Job Title: Technical Engineering Manager
Location Middlesex / Greater London
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
Package availability
* Car Allowance
* Bonus – Up to 20%
* Private Healthcare
* Pension
* Holiday – 25 days plus bank holiday
Job oversight
A leading provider of mission-critical engineering and maintenance services is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee operations at a data centre facility based in Middlesex / Greater London This is a site-based role responsible for the delivery of both operational and commercial aspects of a high-availability environment. The successful candidate will have strong leadership experience within critical environments, ideally with a data centre or mission Critical Environment
Responsibilities
* Own the day-to-day operational and commercial delivery of the site-based contract.
* Ensure the continuous operation of critical building services and systems.
* Act as the Senior Authorised Person for HV systems.
* Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews for technical faults.
* Deliver scenario-based drills and technical training for engineering staff.
* Act as the key client interface, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
* Ensure planned maintenance is delivered to a high standard and meets all SLA and compliance requirements.
* Plan and oversee system shutdowns and major project work.
* Manage all reactive repairs, ensuring swift, safe, and effective resolution.
* Oversee subcontractor performance, including pricing, auditing, and compliance.
* Work closely with the permit manager to maintain rigorous permit-to-work controls.
* Maintain stock of essential spares and materials.
* Ensure accurate and complete maintenance records are kept.
* Support the Account Manager with statutory compliance and Quality Management System documentation.
* Ensure preparation of risk assessments and method statements for all works.
* Supervise subcontractors and ensure adherence to site safety and operational procedures.
* Promote and ensure a safe and healthy working environment in line with company and site-specific policies.
Requirements
* Electrically qualified with a strong background in M&E engineering.
* Demonstrable experience managing operational contracts within critical environments (data centre experience strongly preferred).
* Proven ability to lead site teams, manage subcontractors, and deliver service excellence.
* Comfortable acting as the client-facing lead for all technical matters.
* Experience with high-voltage systems and permit-to-work processes.
* Strong understanding of statutory compliance and risk management in critical infrastructure.
* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Must live within a commutable distance to North Essex / Hertfordshire area (this is a fully site-based role).