Critical Facilities Manager (Data Centre)

About the role

Randstad is recruiting on behalf of a leading commercial client for a Critical Facilities Manager in a data centre. The role covers the day-to-day operation, maintenance and management of the building, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, regulatory compliance and service excellence across the assigned sites.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations to keep all critical systems healthy
• Develop and drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimise downtime
• Manage third-party service providers, monitoring their quality, safety and SLA performance
• Lead end-to-end incident response
• Maintain documentation for audits, certifications and regulatory inspections

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or a closely related field
• Minimum 8 years of proven experience in data centres, mission-critical facilities or telecommunications environments
• Strong understanding of Uptime Institute Tier standards (Tier II-IV)

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Able to read and interpret electrical single-line and mechanical schematics

Applicants apply through the recruiter by sending their CV, stating their current availability, salary expectation and reason for leaving their current job; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.