Data Centre Engineering Supervisor

Data Centre Engineering Supervisor

Location: Slough
Salary: £57,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm
Contract: Permanent

Nexus Careers is working with a leading data centre and critical facilities provider to recruit an experienced Engineering Supervisor for a high-profile site in Slough.

This is a predominantly hands-off supervisory role, although some technical and hands-on involvement will be required when operationally necessary. The position offers excellent exposure within the business and a genuine route into middle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily delivery of engineering and maintenance services.
• Lead, support and develop a team of electrical and mechanical engineers.
• Allocate planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Provide technical guidance and occasional hands-on support.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist service providers.
• Oversee permits, RAMS, isolations and safe systems of work.
• Support LV and HV switching activities.
• Monitor completion of planned preventive maintenance.
• Assist with fault finding, incident response and root-cause investigations.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, reports and compliance documentation.
• Attend client meetings and provide operational updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve site reliability and performance.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong technical background within electrical, mechanical or building services engineering.
• Previous supervisory, team-leading or senior engineering experience.
• Experience within a data centre, critical environment or technical facilities setting.
• Good understanding of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• LV switching experience is highly desirable.
• HV switching experience or HV Authorised Person status would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of permits, compliance and safe systems of work.
• Relevant technical or engineering qualifications.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining technically credible.

Package and Benefits

• £57,000 basic salary.
• Monday-to-Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm working pattern.
• Predominantly hands-off position with some technical involvement.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Genuine progression into middle management.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor or senior engineer to build a long-term career within the data centre sector.

Apply now or contact Nexus Careers for further information.