Data Centre Technical Lead Pareto FM | Critical Environments The Role 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. Key Responsibilities – Critical Engineering Leadership 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 About You – Essential Experience 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 Skills and Attributes 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 Desirable Qualifications Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person status IOSH or NEBOSH qualification Experience using CAFM systems Why Join Pareto FM You will be part of a specialist technical services team delivering within high-profile, mission-critical environments. Pareto FM prides itself on innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term partnerships — and this role sits at the heart of that delivery.