Data Centre Engineering Supervisor

Nexus
Slough, UK
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Data Centers Reliability Engineering Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software

Job description

  • Supervise the daily delivery of engineering and maintenance services.

  • Lead, support and develop a team of electrical and mechanical engineers.

  • Allocate planned and reactive maintenance tasks.

  • Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

  • Provide technical guidance and occasional hands-on support.

  • Manage subcontractors and specialist service providers.

  • Oversee permits, RAMS, isolations and safe systems of work.

  • Support LV and HV switching activities.

  • Monitor completion of planned preventive maintenance.

  • Assist with fault finding, incident response and root-cause investigations.

  • Maintain accurate engineering records, reports and compliance documentation.

  • Attend client meetings and provide operational updates.

  • Identify opportunities to improve site reliability and performance.

Requirements

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

  • Previous supervisory, team-leading or senior engineering experience.

  • Experience within a data centre, critical environment or technical facilities setting.

  • Good understanding of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

  • LV switching experience is highly desirable.

  • HV switching experience or HV Authorised Person status would be advantageous.

  • Strong knowledge of permits, compliance and safe systems of work.

  • Relevant technical or engineering qualifications.

  • Ability to lead a team while remaining technically credible.

About the company

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

This is a predominantly hands-off supervisory role, although some technical and hands-on involvement will be required when operationally necessary. The position offers excellent exposure within the business and a genuine route into middle management.

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