Data Centre Manager

Hybrid working – With travel to multiple sites in Hertfordshire and Surrey

Permanent

Summary

We’re looking for a Data Centre Manager to join the team. For this role, this individual will be travelling across 3 sites in Hertfordshire and Surrey on a regular basis. As the Data Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of a Data Centre team that provide support across 3 sites. Where you will take full ownership of operational delivery across cutting edge data centre projects. Also, be managing the full lifecycle from bid to pre-commencement through to on-site execution, whilst leading a team of engineers.

Some of the key deliverables for the role will include:

• Health and Safety - Demonstrate appropriate Health and Safety leadership to ensure that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout any activities carried out.
• Business Processes - Ensure adherence to all NG Bailey’s policies, processes and procedures
• Compliance - Ensure under direction, all works comply with NG Bailey IT Services Company standards and to meet and exceed client expectations, as well as the requirements to meet/exceed international standards and manufacturers installation guideline systems.
• Team Leadership - Provide leadership for the Managed Service Engineers and data centre projects delivery team and to maximise the potential of the team and the individuals within.
• Bid Activity - Participate within data centre bid activity
• Business Planning and Budgeting - Provide input in the preparation of the business plans and budgets accurately based on the initial contract parameters and objectives
• Project Delivery- Manage all related activities to the successful completion of the data centre projects
• Relationships with Customers – Build and nurture customer relationships by delivering projects with efficiency and precision
• Technical - Ensuring design and installation meets internal and client specifications and statutory requirements

What we’re looking for:

Previously held a Data Centre Manager position or similar

Relevant experience in the Structured Cabling and Datacom Market Place

Previous experience with CommScope iPatch solution

Proven experience in managing teams of 10ppl +

Solid experience in project delivery

Design appreciation and ability to understand specifications and drawings

Commercial awareness

Security Clearance will be required – we can support with this

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.