Operations Engineering Manager – In-House - Client-Side Role c£100,000 Package, Including Salary and Bonus Mgmt Benefits Location: West London, some EU and UAE Travel About the Opportunity This is a rare and exciting client-side opportunity for a seasoned Operations Engineering Manager to join a leading data centre owner/operator with a growing portfolio of high-performance facilities across Europe and the Middle East. In this in-house leadership role, you will oversee all engineering, technical operations, and facilities management across one or more mission-critical sites. You’ll work directly for the client, not a service provider, giving you real ownership, influence, and long-term career potential within the organisation. You’ll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage all aspects of uptime, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a live data centre environment. Key Responsibilities:- Engineering & Site Operations Set and execute operational and engineering strategy aligned with group objectives. Lead engineering teams to ensure rapid fault resolution and optimal system performance. Enforce a strong Change Management process to minimise service disruption. Promote a proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) culture across sites. Oversee all building infrastructure systems: electrical, mechanical, BMS, CAFM, etc. Act as Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for High and Low Voltage systems. Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system and review RAMS for all activities. Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes. Deliver robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance schedules. Monitor site KPIs, service levels, and operational risks, ensuring swift resolution of issues. Manage third-party contractors, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers on operational matters. Attend service review meetings and deliver performance reports. Communicate planned/unplanned maintenance updates clearly and professionally. Collaborate with internal teams to meet reporting and documentation deadlines. Ensure all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and compliance obligations are met or exceeded. Financial & Budget Oversight Plan and manage OPEX and CAPEX in partnership with Group Finance. Track and report on operational budgets, ensuring cost controls are in place. Support procurement activity and vendor management with a focus on value and performance. Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities. Vendor, Contractor & Team Management Lead and support engineering staff and on-site contractors. Coordinate safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all works. Monitor vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs. Ensure all procurement follows internal policy and best practice. What We’re Looking For Proven leadership experience in data centres, critical environments, or mission-critical facilities. Strong technical expertise across electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, HVAC, BMS, Generators, etc.). Certified HV/LV Authorised Person Strong knowledge of compliance, risk, and HSE regulations. Experience managing engineering teams, budgets, and third-party vendors. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Calm under pressure and capable of managing operations in a 24/7 environment. Willingness to travel across Europe and the Middle East when required. Why Join? Client-Side, In-House Role: Step away from service-provider models and take full ownership of operational outcomes. International Exposure: Be part of a growing data centre portfolio spanning Europe and the Middle East. Career Growth: Join a stable, well-funded organisation with strong ambitions and a supportive leadership team. Impact: Lead mission-critical operations where your work directly supports global digital infrastructure.