Skills

Communication Leadership Team Leadership Client Relationship

Job Specifications

Title: Data centre - Facilities Manager

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Type: Contract

Position Overview

The Data Centre Facilities Manager leads critical infrastructure operations at strategic facilities that power cloud computing services worldwide. This role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency.
This position requires hands-on oversight of mission-critical infrastructure and leadership of integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical & Electrical teams. The Facilities Manager maintains operational standards, security protocols, facility certifications, and manages third-party vendor relationships while implementing processes that enhance infrastructure reliability and reduce operational costs.

Essential Qualifications

Technical Expertise - they don’t have DC knowledge but have technical engineering background, would be open to it - any industry, without data center knowledge. Knowledge of switching, HV, it's a bonus, it's not a must have

Leadership Experience

Proven leadership experience in developing high-performing technical teams
Track record of raising performance standards and delivering operational excellence
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex, high-availability environments
Typically 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent progressive leadership roles

Core Skills

Strong interpersonal skills for effective client relationship management
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with strong numerical literacy
Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities
Proactive, flexible approach with natural initiative and commitment to operational excellence

Regulatory & Compliance

Full UK/EU driving license
Understanding of UK regulatory requirements and industry standards
Current knowledge of data centre infrastructure trends and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced electrical or mechanical qualification (Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant engineering discipline) or equivalent practical/industry experience
Data centre operations experience
Professional certifications in facilities management or engineering disciplines

About the Company

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We offer a continuum of services, specializing in strategy, transformation, and managed services across application development, data, enterprise platforms, cloud and infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Through our ability to innovate alongside our customers, we build and deploy the right artificial intelligence solutions to realize business value and impr... Know more