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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Manager - **Company:** Datacenter People - **Location:** Woking, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Building Management System (BMS) - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=402b0a6ccdcb695f ## About the Role * Minimum 5+ years' experience as a technician/engineer. * Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a managerial role. * Proven track record working in a project management/service delivery in a technical field. * A bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; mechanical or electrical engineering certification/qualifications are a plus. * Excellent Microsoft Office, VISIO & Microsoft Project Skills with AutoCAD or similar drawing package skills a distinct advantage. * Managing people, projects, budgets and functional areas, including knowledge of performance management, team-building and critical awareness methods. * Familiarity with computerised maintenance management systems , building management systems, data centre infrastructure management and power metering systems. * Experience in a commercial data centre, co-location environments considered an advantage. * Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering in critical facilities including systems operations of HVAC package units, chillers, pumps etc.; mechanical equipment, generators, PDUs, UPS, static switches and ATSs; and N+ electrical power environments. * Experience in an MV environment desirable. ## Description * Assists in the setting of the annual budget and short-long term development plan of the local operation. * Determines the impact of short and long term business development. * Sets up site plan with clear agenda and timeline. Keeps track of progress and reports quarterly. * Executes maintenance plan for infrastructure (generators, cooling etc.) in collaboration with the Facility Manager and MO. * Establishes and maintains an agreed (with corporate (DTEG) energy efficiency plan with clear measurable targets such as PUE. * Ensures that internal resourcing levels as well as the availability of external resources and service providers are sufficient for achievement of goals and in alignment with the site plan. * Plans day-2-day data centre activities in the area of Customer Services and FM, considering the availability of site resources contractors and service providers. * Manages and executes diagnostic and fault finding activities to ensure we meet client SLA's. * Reviews the PUE, identifies potential issues and determines corrective actions in order to improve site power and cooling efficiency. * Makes sure that the entire infrastructure, facility and customer infrastructure, including building monitoring, alarm and building management systems are properly documented. * Generates multiple operation reports (e.g. SLA reports and Customer Monthly Power Reports) and maintains the Building Management System (BMS). * Reviews and evaluates progress with direct reports and the MO. * Reviews, updates and implements operational policies, programs, procedures and guidelines. * Ensures quality and security of technical operations and procedures for auditing including all Health & Safety and co-ordinates (external) site audits. * Acts as a second line escalation point and prepares incident reports as required. * Assists in responding to tenders, technical questions and RFP's. * Provides mechanical and electrical expertise for the day-to-day running of the data centres. * Participate in any shift on-site roster when required. * Negotiates and maintains (environmental) SLAs in line with agreed customer contracts and in internal guidelines. * Supports in short and long term capacity, Capex & Opex budgets and planing. * Acts as a technical / operational interface between Interxion and customers and as an expert in (complex / high impact) sales and negotiations. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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