Consultant name: Mohammed Siddique Call for more information on this position: Job reference: JO-2308-258501 Date posted: 25/02/2026 Data Centre Supervisor
Location: London
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically astute Data Centre Supervisor to join our fast-growing Data Centre Solutions team in London.
This is a pivotal leadership position within a mission-critical environment, offering the opportunity to operate at the forefront of data centre operations while directly influencing safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The role combines hands-on technical responsibility with strong people leadership, making it ideal for someone who thrives in high-performance environments and takes pride in delivering critical infrastructure to the highest standards.
The Role
As Data Centre Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all data centre assets across electrical, mechanical, and specialist infrastructure systems.
Acting as a key operational lead on site, you will oversee maintenance delivery, contractor performance, compliance processes, and team coordination. You will play a central role in maintaining a resilient 24/7 environment while driving continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Operations & Maintenance
Operate, inspect, and maintain all mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems, including high-voltage isolations and switching operations.
Supervise planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring works are completed safely, compliantly, and in line with programme requirements.
Coordinate repairs and corrective works on critical plant and equipment in collaboration with internal engineering teams and subcontractors.
Participate in engineering Quality Assurance (QA) processes to verify the standard and completeness of completed works.
Compliance, Documentation & Change Management
Prepare, review, and implement SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, Permits to Work (PTW), Risk Assessments, and client change control documentation.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with site procedures, safety standards, and quality expectations.
Review, sign off, and audit subcontractor activities, escalating performance or quality concerns to the Data Centre Operations Manager where required.
Produce accurate technical reports, asset records, and maintenance documentation, including tracking of critical spares and stock usage.
Leadership & Team Management
Oversee day-to-day performance of shift and day engineering teams, including coordination of holiday and sickness cover.
Support, mentor, and develop technicians and apprentices, fostering a positive, safety-focused, high-performance team culture.
Complete role-specific training aligned with the Data Centre Solutions training matrix and actively support continuous professional development across the team.
Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE)
Champion QHSE standards through hazard reporting, near-miss investigations, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote a proactive safety culture, ensuring all works are delivered in line with company and statutory requirements.
Lead by example in maintaining safe systems of work and operational discipline across the site.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience within a data centre or other critical environment, or in a supervisory role within Facilities Management.
HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
Strong working knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Competent IT skills, including experience with maintenance management/CAFM systems and standard business software.
Calm, decisive, and resilient under pressure, particularly during critical incidents.
Flexible approach to work, including attendance at on-site and off-site training (with overnight stays where required).
Professional, enthusiastic, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that values expertise, leadership, and continuous improvement. This role offers genuine responsibility within a high-profile, mission-critical sector, exposure to advanced infrastructure, and clear opportunities for long-term professional growth.
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