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Data Centre Manager

Job in Slough, Berkshire, SL1, England, UK
Listing for: Nexus Careers Group Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Data Centre Manager

Location:

Slough
Salary: £75,000 per annum

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm

Contract:

Permanent

Nexus Careers is working with a leading data centre and critical facilities provider to recruit an experienced Data Centre Manager for a high-profile site in Slough.

This is a senior operational position with responsibility for the safe, reliable and commercially effective delivery of engineering services. The successful candidate must come from a strong technical background and have experience managing budgets, costs and financial performance.

The role offers excellent exposure within the business and further progression opportunities into senior operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

* Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the data centre.

* Lead and develop the site engineering, supervisory and support teams.

* Ensure critical mechanical and electrical systems remain safe, reliable and available.

* Oversee planned, reactive and statutory maintenance activities.

* Manage technical incidents, escalations and root-cause investigations.

* Ensure compliance with permits, RAMS, safe systems of work and site procedures.

* Manage specialist contractors and service providers.

* Maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

* Monitor site performance against agreed KPIs and service levels.

* Produce operational reports and present performance updates.

* Manage site budgets, expenditure, purchase orders and financial forecasts.

* Review costs, quotations, variations and opportunities for commercial improvement.

* Support lifecycle planning, asset replacement and project delivery.

* Identify operational efficiencies and improvements to site resilience.

* Ensure the site remains compliant with health, safety and statutory requirements.

Candidate Requirements

* Strong technical background within electrical, mechanical or building services engineering.

* Previous management experience within a data centre or critical environment.

* Good knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

* Experience managing engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.

* Financial experience covering budgets, forecasting, cost control or P&L management.

* Strong client, stakeholder and contractor management skills.

* Relevant technical or engineering qualifications.

* Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Package and Benefits

 * £75,000 basic salary.

* Monday-to-Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm working pattern.

* High-profile data centre environment.

* Excellent training and professional development.

* Genuine opportunities for further senior management progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically credible Data Centre Manager who can combine strong engineering leadership with commercial and financial awareness.

Apply now or contact Nexus Careers for further information
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