Title: Data centre - Facilities Manager Location: Hemel Hempstead
Type: Contract
Position Overview
The Data Centre Facilities Manager leads critical infrastructure operations at strategic facilities that power cloud computing services worldwide. This role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency.
This position requires hands-on oversight of mission-critical infrastructure and leadership of integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical & Electrical teams. The Facilities Manager maintains operational standards, security protocols, facility certifications, and manages third-party vendor relationships while implementing processes that enhance infrastructure reliability and reduce operational costs.
Essential Qualifications
~ Technical Expertise - they don’t have DC knowledge but have technical engineering background, would be open to it - any industry, without data center knowledge. Knowledge of switching, HV, it's a bonus, it's not a must have
Leadership Experience
Proven leadership experience in developing high-performing technical teams
Track record of raising performance standards and delivering operational excellence
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex, high-availability environments
Typically 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent progressive leadership roles
Core Skills
Strong interpersonal skills for effective client relationship management
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with strong numerical literacy
Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities
Proactive, flexible approach with natural initiative and commitment to operational excellence
Regulatory & Compliance
Full UK/EU driving license
Understanding of UK regulatory requirements and industry standards
Current knowledge of data centre infrastructure trends and best practices
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced electrical or mechanical qualification (Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant engineering discipline) or equivalent practical/industry experience
Data centre operations experience
Professional certifications in facilities management or engineering disciplines