Posted 07 August, 2026
Data Centre Engineering Supervisor
Nexus Careers Group Ltd
SL1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
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
