Data Centre Engineering Supervisor

Data Centre Engineering Supervisor - Slough (SL2)

A leading global facilities management provider is seeking an experienced Data Centre Engineering Supervisor to join a high-performance critical environment team at a brand-new hyperscale site in Slough.

This is a key leadership role within a live Tier III data centre, responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and uninterrupted operation of all electrical and mechanical infrastructure supporting business-critical services.

You will act as the technical escalation point on shift, leading engineers, coordinating specialist subcontractors, and overseeing HV/LV operations, critical cooling systems, UPS/generator infrastructure, and planned/reactive maintenance activities.

The role also carries responsibility for permit-to-work control, RAMS review, compliance documentation, training and mentoring engineers, and maintaining 100% uptime across critical systems.

Key Details

• 📍 Location: Slough (SL2 5EJ)
• 💰 Salary: £66,000 + 8% client bonus
• 🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week
• 📄 Permanent position
• 🔌 Enhanced overtime: 1.5x & 2.0x rates
• 🎓 Fully funded HV AP training & technical development
• 🏖 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 💼 Pension scheme, life assurance & retail discounts
• 🚗 EV & cycle-to-work schemes

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise on-site engineering teams in a live critical environment
• Act as HV Authorised Person (or work towards AP status if required)
• Oversee UPS, generators, cooling, and LV/HV systems
• Manage permits, RAMS, switching schedules, and compliance documentation
• Act as escalation point for incidents and technical faults
• Deliver coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership to engineers
• Ensure strict adherence to health & safety and client SLA standards
• Support audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives

We are looking for someone with:

• Electrical qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ / C&G / HND)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Strong background in data centres or critical environments
• Proven experience leading engineers or shift teams
• HV/LV operational experience
• Strong communication and decision-making skills

If you're looking for a senior technical role with real ownership, strong progression, and exposure to a world-class critical environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step up into a key supervisory position.

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