Data Centre Contract Manager – West Sussex
OTE Earnings: £95,000 - £100,000
Salary c£82,000+ Annual Bonus 15% + Car Allowance + Mgmt Package (pensions/private medical)
Client: Leading Global Facilities Engineering company. Contract with a Leading Investment Bank & Asset Management Organisation
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a global leader in facilities engineering to recruit an experienced Data Centre Contract Manager for a prestigious mission-critical site supporting one of the world’s foremost investment banking and asset management firms. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, high-performance environment, ensuring the highest levels of operational excellence and resilience within a 24/7/365 data centre.
In this pivotal role, you will lead a large, skilled engineering team, driving operational efficiency and service delivery within a critical banking facility. Your expertise will be key in maintaining the reliability and availability of high-voltage systems, critical engineering infrastructure, and building services—fundamental to the client’s business continuity and success.
Your Role & Responsibilities:-
As Data Centre Contract Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of one of the most mission-critical sites in the financial sector. Your key responsibilities will include:-
* Leadership & Team Development: Lead a talented engineering team, driving performance, delivering training, and planning for future succession. Inspire high levels of service excellence and foster a collaborative environment.
* Operational Excellence: Oversee 24/7 operational management of the data centre, ensuring continuous availability and compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs).
* Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the client organization, identifying opportunities to enhance service offerings and add value.
* Engineering & Facilities Management: Take responsibility for all engineering, maintenance, and high-voltage systems, ensuring the critical infrastructure is maintained to the highest standards.
* Compliance & Safety: Ensure rigorous adherence to health and safety standards, operational protocols, and regulatory compliance within the high-security environment.
* Commercial & Financial Management: Oversee the contract’s commercial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and driving efficiencies to ensure maximum value and profitability.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in critical engineering environments—preferably within data centre management or facilities management in mission-critical settings. You will be a forward-thinking, proactive leader with the following qualifications and expertise:
* Expertise in Critical Environments: Extensive experience in managing or engineering high-availability environments, with a strong focus on critical infrastructure, high-voltage systems, and data centre operations.
* Proven Leadership & Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams, delivering both operational excellence and service innovation.
* Commercial Acumen: A strong track record in managing budgets, contracts, and SLAs, with an eye for driving cost-effective, value-adding decisions.
* Strong Client-Facing Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build lasting relationships.
* Technical Expertise: Solid background in building services, facilities management, and critical engineering systems.
What You’ll Gain
This role provides an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of one of the most high-profile data centre operations in the financial sector. You will play a critical part in shaping the future of a world-class mission-critical facility while working for a leading global facilities management business. This is your chance to contribute to the ongoing success of an investment bank and asset management firm renowned for its innovation and impact.
* Competitive Salary & Benefits: Attractive salary package, OTE earnings of £95,000 - £100,000, annual bonus, car allowance, private pension, and comprehensive healthcare.
* Career Development: Access to industry-leading training and development opportunities, with the chance to progress your career within a dynamic and growing business.
* High-Impact Role: Work in a high-profile environment with a tangible impact on the business’s critical infrastructure and long-term success.
Next Steps
If you are an experienced Data Centre Contract Manager with the passion and expertise to manage mission-critical facilities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, we want to hear from you.
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