Engineering Supervisor Data Centre

This role is critical to the technical operations and maintenance of data centre systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate will oversee the daily engineering activities, ensuring operational reliability, compliance with health and safety standards, and efficient performance of both critical and non-critical systems.

• Contribute to continuous improvement in safety culture, standards, and performance
• Lead and supervise a team of site-based engineers, including task delegation and time management
• Ensure the site library of technical documentation is up to date
• Act as a HV Authorised Person and ensure all switching schedules, SOPs, and safety documentation are properly executed
• Manage and maintain critical services (e.g., computer rooms, data networks, manufacturing systems) to meet SLAs
• Provide technical sign-off for new hires and monitor engineer development
• Develop the engineering team through coaching, mentoring, and formal training plans
• Ensure permit-to-work systems are followed and that all RAMS and procedures are compliant
• Support site incident management and act as a key escalation point for technical issues
• Lead and support internal technical audits
• Plan and report on statutory maintenance and testing activities
• Ensure accurate maintenance records, logs, and statutory compliance documentation are maintained
• Oversee site-specific training programmes in collaboration with the Campus Technical Manager
• Oversee both in-house and specialist vendor maintenance activities, ensuring high standards and cost efficiency

• Experience managing teams and developing technical training programmes
• Proficient with PC and MS Office; familiarity with digital risk and compliance platforms
• Demonstrated experience in data centre or critical environment operations
• Strong understanding of UPS systems, standby power, HVAC, and BMS controls
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)
• Effective communicator and confident decision-maker, especially under pressure
• HV Authorisation (preferred)
• Knowledge of L8 (water hygiene) and experience with system integration and handover (desirable)
• Recognised electrical qualifications (Apprenticeship, HND, City & Guilds)
• Experience with emergency procedures, utilities monitoring, and environmental compliance
• IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification

Salary - £64,000 + Package