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# Data Centre Engineering Supervisor

- **Company:** Nexus
- **Location:** Slough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/43006558/

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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