Regional M&E Data Centre Lead (Central)

Position Overview

• Job Title: Regional M&E Lead - Central Region
• Location: Central Region, UK (Requires regional travel)
• Reporting To: Director of DC Build and Engineering
• Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri (Plus occasional out-of-hours support)

About Our Client

Our client is the UK's leading edge infrastructure provider, operating an interconnected, low-latency digital platform. With a network of 14 strategic edge data centres, they deliver private cloud, connectivity, and compute services to 700 clients. They employ 300 professionals with an exceptional average tenure of seven years, fostering a supportive, family-like workplace culture.

Purpose of the Role

You will manage a team of internal M&E Engineers and specialist sub-contractors. Serving as the core technical authority for regional Data Centre Managers, you will ensure the safe, efficient operation of all critical infrastructure while minimising operational risk.

Core Responsibilities

• Critical Operations: Optimise building systems and operational procedures, ensuring robust execution of SOPs, EOPs, and TOPs.
• High-Voltage Authority: Fulfil the duties of an HV and LV Senior Authorised Person.
• Change Management: Review and approve high-risk change requests and attend CAB meetings to support site activity.
• Maintenance & Upgrades: Plan mechanical and electrical maintenance, track deferred tasks, and introduce technical enhancements to improve building operations.
• Asset Lifecycle: Manage asset lifecycles and partner with managers to develop CAPEX requirements.
• Sustainability & Risk: Support energy management programmes and maintain the operational risk register.
• Team Leadership: Oversee engineering training, development, and emergency scenario programmes.
• Compliance: Ensure all regional sites strictly comply with safety regulations and statutory frameworks, including PSSR, LOLER, L8, and F-Gas.
• Incidents: Guide site teams through operational incidents and execute Root Cause Analysis.

Candidate Profile

Our client values potential and transferable leadership experience; you do not need to meet every single requirement to apply.

• Qualifications: BA/BS degree or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Technical Training: Formal electrical certification (e.g., City & Guilds) and a full UK driving licence.
• Certifications: AP15 qualification with HV Authorised Person experience. Data centre management (e.g., CDCMP) and ITIL Foundation certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience: Proven background in mission-critical data centre environments alongside people-management experience.
• Skills: Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, UK regulatory frameworks (H&S, ISO 27001/14000, PCI), and solid stakeholder management skills.
• Attributes: Proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused under pressure.

What is on Offer?

Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package focused on career development and personal well-being:

• Health & Well-being: Private healthcare, an annual company well-being day off, and your birthday off.
• Financial Security: Life insurance, up to 5% matched pension contributions, and a rewards/cashback scheme.
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive leave, enhanced parental leave, and 2 paid volunteering days per year.
• Travel & Perks: Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes, regular team socials, and free on-site breakfast/snacks.