Data Centre Technical Manager
ID de la Vacante
267294
Publicado
20-Mar-2026
Línea de servicio
GWS Segment
Tipo de función
Tiempo Completo
Ubicaciones
Farnborough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Title: Data Centre Technical Manger
Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions
Based: Farnborough
Reporting to: Senior Technical Manager

Purpose of the Job

  • Providing Technical leadership, management, and development of a defined contract, ensuring technical commitments are met and exceeded.
  • Ensuring Risk Mitigation measures are in place for the assets under contract.
  • Support Account Management teams and other stakeholders in the delivery of all services within the scope of the role, and provide shoulder to shoulder technical service input as required in order to enhance the credibility of the company
  • Responsible for overseeing technical matters relating to the effective Plant and Equipment Maintenance on the Client sites
  • Liaison with Campus/ Building Manager and Client to ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with site policies and procedures and within health and safety legislative requirements.
  • Undertake Authorised Engineer / AP duties, on site, are available for support out of office hrs.
  • The Technical Manager will act as the Focal Point for all Technical matters and will provide portfolio wide technical support with site specific works, training or such other times deemed necessary.
  • The position will be the point of contact for checking CBRE Technical project progress on time and in budget, for Technical Issues liaising and supporting the BU Technical Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and ensure that technical commitments are met and exceeded.
  • Support the Account & DC Manager in ensuring the CERMTM methodology is embedded across the campus and demonstrate compliance
  • Ensure that all CBRE engineers are trained and competent to carry out their role and there are adequate APs available to operate the sites
  • Ensure the provision of healthy and safe working conditions and that both clients and Company health and safety policy and process is effectively implemented across both CBRE and subcontractor’s activities, and are regularly reviewed
  • Provision of Technical support in all aspects of contract, including shutdowns, CBRE Projects, Mock drills, day to day advice, Bulletin/article compliance as needed this may include out of hours works
  • To ensure that engineering staff are aware of their responsibilities in relation to the agreed Client standards and that they are suitably trained to conduct activities
  • Technical Liaison for All site team, clients and Apprentices, to aid technical development, communication with Tutors Portfolio familiarisation, succession and training plans etc.
  • Coaching and mentoring members of the operational team
  • Provide development instructions and guidance for staff where appropriate in the use of own technical ability, knowledge within the limits of their competence all in accordance with the Client Data Centres and CBRE working rules and clients local working rules.
  • Ensure that all sites are statutory and mandatory (contractually) compliant at all times for services delivered within scope, and robust and rigorous means of recording this are maintained.
  • Namely OPS, Bulletin/article, CMMS, CFIR, CERM with all relevant statutory and non-statutory legislation/guidance & Industry, bulletins/ CIBSE IET etc best practices.
  • Technical Sub contractor renewals, management & continued reviews/audits.
  • Interact with customers and take positive action in order to ensure that the company is the supplier of choice for all services within our scope of offering, particularly in relation to Client Data Centres, FM and project related opportunities.
  • Contribute to the overall management of the business, develop good relationships with all persons/parties associated with the company
  • Attend finance, operational and team briefings, client, sub-contractor meetings, Client Technical forums and any meeting as required in order to complete the designated role and its associated functions.
  • Maintain excellent client relationships and communicate at every opportunity.
  • Ensure that all written communication represents a professional image to customers, and staff.
  • Actively seek and identify opportunities for innovation and business improvement measures within responsible contractual areas.
  • Form part of CMT (Crisis Management Team), Attend to and take all necessary action, statutory or otherwise, in the event of incidents and take such action as may be appropriate.
  • Liaises with the CBRE central teams to drive continued innovation.
  • Be prepared to undertake investigations of incidents or accidents to ensure impartial and Technical Advice and direction to ensure as far as possible the incident or accident does not occur again.
  • Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by senior management in order to meet the operational requirements of the business.
  • To ensure that systems and processes are in place to ensure compliance to agreed Client and CBRE standards.
  • To ensure that engineering staff are aware of their responsibilities in relation to the agreed Client standards and that they are suitably trained to conduct activities.
  • Support Client with construction and renewal project information and guidance & review technical submissions
  • Review current and new products in the marketplace to see possible opportunities of deploying at Client
  • Involvement in lessons learnt meetings and implementing improvements back into the CBRE team

Accountabilities

  • Reporting to a CBRE Senior Technical Manager, dotted line into Account Manager
  • Accountability to the CBRE functional heads, as appropriate.
  • Accountable day-to-day to the relevant client contacts.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive.
We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry.
Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence.
We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people.
At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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We kindly request that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process to promote transparency and ensure a fair and equitable evaluation.

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