Skills

Swift Stakeholder Management Networking

Job Specifications

Data Centre Deployment Lead

Contract: 6 weeks

IR35: Inside IR35

Rate: £500 per day

Location: On-site, Slough (5 days per week)

Overview

My client are seeking an experienced Data Centre Deployment Lead to support a large-scale, time-critical deployment project based on-site in Slough. This is a hands-on, on-the-ground role requiring strong coordination, technical awareness, and stakeholder management skills within a live data centre environment.

Working Pattern

Full-time, on-site 5 days per week (09:00–17:00)
Attendance at on-site stand-ups and deployment meetings as required

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate day-to-day data centre deployment activities
Provide on-site oversight and supervision of local contractors and deployment teams
Support validation and hands-on tasks including cable resets, cable swaps, reboots, and basic troubleshooting
Act as the on-site “overwatch”, proactively identifying issues and ensuring swift resolution
Work closely with remote customer project managers, joining daily coordination calls
Identify risks, blockers, or quality issues and escalate appropriately to the PM
Represent the customer on-site, acting as a trusted front-facing presence
Own immediate escalation cycles and incident coordination
Produce daily and weekly status reports, covering progress, risks, and actions
Ensure deployment activities align with agreed plans, timelines, and best practices

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience supporting large-scale data centre deployment projects
Strong hands-on understanding of physical data centre infrastructure, including:
Power and cooling
Racks and servers
Network equipment
Structured cabling
Working knowledge of networking concepts
Experience supervising on-site teams or contractors

About the Company

NineTech is a cutting-edge tech recruitment firm founded by close friends Jack and Louis. With a decade of industry experience, Jack and Louis provide end-to-end solutions for technical businesses across various functions, specialising in Sales, Engineering, Infrastructure, Digital and Product. Committed to giving back, NineTech aims to create positive change in the Manchester community and the wider industry. Know more