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:
o UPS and standby power systems
o Generators and HV/LV infrastructure
o Cooling and HVAC systems for critical spaces
o BMS and control systems
o 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.
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