Contracts Manager

Job Title:
Critical Facilities Manager / Data Centre Operations Manager

Division:
Data Centre Operations / Critical Engineering Sector

Location:
Slough

• £70,000 to £74,000 DOE
• Annual Bonus @ 15% - 20%
• Car Allowance or Travel
• Free Electric Charging
• Great Onsite Facilities
• Health Care
• Pension
• Collaborative and Positive Working Environment

An Exceptional Opportunity for an Ambitious Technical Leader / Contract Manager / Critical Facilities Manager

A state-of-the-art hyperscale data centre campus in Slough is seeking a highly capable
Critical Facilities Manager
to oversee the operational integrity of a world-class facility. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a
flagship new site
, ensuring
100% uptime
while leading a high-performing engineering team within one of the most advanced technical environments in Europe.

The successful candidate will be a
technically minded leader
with strong experience in
mission-critical engineering
,
compliance
, and
team management
. This role offers
significant autonomy
,
continuous investment in innovation
, and
outstanding long-term career progression
for the right individual.

This is yet again another fantastic opportunity to work with and for one of the largest Data Centre Maintenance and operations companies in the UK and across the Globe

Key Purpose of the Role

To lead the onsite engineering and contractor teams responsible for all building infrastructure, mechanical and electrical plant, and critical systems. Acting as the
primary client interface
, you will ensure service excellence, compliance, and operational resilience across the facility.

Core Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong client relationships, representing the site at operational meetings.
• Own
  Health & Safety leadership
  across engineers, contractors, and visitors.
• Drive
  compliance, risk management, and performance tracking
  across all maintenance activities.
• Lead and mentor the onsite team, overseeing
  training, development, and performance management
  .
• Manage planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance across critical systems.
• Ensure full compliance with
  statutory requirements, operational procedures, and site protocols
  .
• Escalate and respond to
  major incidents
  in and out of working hours.
• Take responsibility for
  budget oversight
  , procurement, and accurate reporting.
• Deliver
  continuous improvement
  initiatives across processes, service delivery, and team culture.
• Identify
  opportunities for innovation, optimisation, and added value
  across the campus.

Key Deliverables

• 100% compliance across all statutory and operational requirements.
• Zero missed PPMs or avoidable service interruptions.
• Accurate reporting and governance documentation, including logbooks and CMMS upkeep.
• Effective financial stewardship across P&L, work-in-progress, and procurement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Strong background in
  critical engineering
  , ideally within a
  data centre or high-resilience environment
  .
• Proven
  team leadership / supervisory experience
  .
• Experience in
  compliance management and critical works planning
  .
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Competent with
  Microsoft Office tools and digital maintenance platforms (CMMS)
  .
• Recognised
  Engineering Qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)
  .

Preferred:

• Financial oversight or budget management experience.
• Exposure to
  soft services / wider facilities management
  alongside engineering operations.
• Evidence of personal development and career progression.

Why This Role?

• Brand-new flagship facility
  with cutting-edge infrastructure.
• High visibility and autonomy
  within a mission-critical environment.
• Opportunity to
  shape culture, standards, and future strategy
  .
• Clear, structured career progression
  into senior operational leadership.

If you are driven by operational excellence and thrive in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments — this is a career-defining opportunity.