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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Centre Technical Lead - **Company:** Pareto - **Location:** Nottingham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Facility Management, Software Documentation, Data Centers, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815110893-data-centre-technical-lead ## About the Role * Experience within data centres or critical engineering environments * Strong background in building services within a corporate or complex estate * Experience managing electrical infrastructure, including HV/LV, UPS, and generators * Experience with HVAC and critical cooling systems * Experience with BMS and control systems * Experience working within SFG20-based maintenance frameworks * Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, * Calm and decisive in high-risk environments * Strong technical problem-solving capability * Strategic thinker with a practical, operational focus * Excellent stakeholder communication skills * Structured and compliance-driven approach, * Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification * Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person status * IOSH or NEBOSH qualification * Experience using CAFM systems ## Description Pareto FM are seeking a Data Centre Technical Lead to lead the delivery of technical services within critical and corporate environments. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for the performance, resilience, and compliance of mission-critical building infrastructure. You will act as the technical authority across electrical, mechanical, and control systems that support business-critical operations, ensuring uptime, safety, and engineering excellence. This position plays a key role in protecting operational continuity and reinforcing Pareto FM's reputation for best-in-class technical service delivery., * Lead technical service delivery across data centre and critical environments * Ensure maximum uptime, resilience, and business continuity * Act as technical lead across: + UPS and standby power systems + Generators and HV/LV infrastructure + Cooling and HVAC systems for critical spaces + BMS and control systems + Emergency and life safety systems Asset and Maintenance Strategy * Validate and manage asset data and registers * Ensure PPM programmes align with SFG20 and statutory requirements * Maintain compliance of maintenance schedules, CAFM records, and logbooks * Develop lifecycle plans and identify end-of-life risks Planned and Reactive Maintenance Oversight * Oversee delivery of all PPM and reactive works in line with SLAs * Ensure emergency response standards are met for critical systems * Reduce reactive failures through preventative engineering and trend analysis * Ensure statutory inspections and testing are completed and audit-ready Technical Support and Projects * Provide technical leadership on condition surveys and lifecycle planning * Support energy efficiency initiatives and environmental performance improvements * Lead technical risk mitigation activities * Support small works and technical upgrades within live environments Compliance and Risk Management * Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation * Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry best practice * Approve RAMS and manage Permit to Work systems * Maintain audit readiness and documentation standards Performance and Continuous Improvement * Monitor SLAs and KPIs across maintenance, compliance, and asset management * Drive innovation, engineering improvements, and value optimisation * Identify opportunities to enhance system performance and reduce risk ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Humanizing Your Documentation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/476-humanizing-your-documentation) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Why Is Software Documentation Still Static – And Why Modern Browsers Deserve Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2054-why-is-software-documentation-still-static-and-why-modern-browsers-deserve-better) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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