Technical Manager

Job Title: Technical Manager – Data Centre

Location: Canary Wharf

Overview:
We are recruiting a Technical Manager on behalf of a leading provider of integrated facilities and real estate management services. This role is part of their expanding Data Centre Solutions division and is based on a key client site in Docklands. This is a critical, site-based position for a professional with a background in critical environments and management experience.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of industry experience, or 10+ years as an Electrician or Electrical Technician in a critical environment with supervisory experience.
  
  
• Preferred experience in data centres, hospitals, pharmaceutical production, or power plants.
  
  
• Strong team player with excellent communication and leadership skills.
  
  
• Expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and HVAC equipment.
  
  
• Experience with automatic control systems (PLC, BMS) and medium voltage systems.
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  
  
• Ability to compile reports and monitor operational metrics.
  
  
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours to address critical issues.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
• Supervise the operation, maintenance, and repair of critical environment systems to ensure 100% uptime.
  
  
• Adhere to all health, safety, quality, and environmental policies.
  
  
• Plan and coordinate PPMs, repairs, training, and engineering activities across the team.
  
  
• Ensure all subcontractors comply with site health, safety, and operating procedures.
  
  
• Serve as a point of contact for engineering teams, ensuring timely responses to alarms and system alerts.
  
  
• Oversee the completion of scheduled PMs, logging all activities in the CMMS system.
  
  
• Provide daily handover reports and attend weekly planning meetings.
  
  
• Develop and update site-specific procedures, including EOPs, SOPs, and MOPs.
  
  
• Deliver toolbox talks and drills regularly.
  
  
• Manage team appraisals and technical staff development.
  
  
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  
  
• Drive team performance to meet KPI targets and address health and safety breaches as needed.
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
  
  
• Proficiency in managing critical environment systems.
  
  
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  
  
• Strong organizational and time-management skills