Data Centre Manager
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PE3 8YD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Data Centre ManagerLocation: Peterborough & Corby (Site Based)
Mitie are looking for an experienced Data Centre Manager to lead the operational delivery of a critical data centre portfolio supporting one of the UK's largest banking organisations.
This is a high-profile leadership role with accountability for multiple data centres, critical engineering infrastructure, operational performance, stakeholder management and service excellence across a complex and highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will lead a team of Technical Managers and approximately 55-60 engineers, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical power, cooling and M&E systems that support nationally important banking services.
Data centre experience is essential for this position.
What You'll Be Doing
-Leading the operational management of multiple data centres across Peterborough and Corby.
-Managing Technical Managers and a team of circa 55-60 engineers operating within a 24/7 critical environment.
-Taking overall responsibility for critical infrastructure including power, cooling, high voltage and specialist M&E systems.
-Leading incident management, escalation processes and root cause analysis activities.
-Managing KPIs, SLAs, compliance requirements and operational performance.
-Maintaining strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and specialist technical teams.
-Overseeing project activity across the portfolio and ensuring minimal operational risk.
-Providing oversight of soft services including security, cleaning and waste management within the integrated facilities management model.
About YouWe're looking for a proven leader who can operate confidently within a highly critical environment and who understands the standards, controls and stakeholder expectations associated with data centre operations.
You will have:
-Demonstrable experience in a Data Centre Manager or equivalent leadership role.
-Strong background within critical environments and mission-critical facilities.
-High voltage experience and an Authorised Person (AP) background.
-Experience managing large engineering teams across multiple sites.
-Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level.
-A strong understanding of incident management, business continuity and operational resilience.
-Experience managing budgets, commercial performance, KPIs and SLAs.
-A hands-on leadership style and the ability to make informed decisions in a high-pressure environment.