Regional Operations Manager - Data Centre / Hyper-scale / Co-location expertise

Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight to all site-based commissioning and operations teams within the region.

Act as the senior technical authority for commissioning activities on assigned projects.

Set and enforce technical standards, methodologies, and best practices across all sites.

Lead by example through active participation in technical discussions, troubleshooting, and decision-making.

Support site teams in resolving complex commissioning, integration, and performance issues.

Work closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders to define project scope, milestones, and deliverables.

Develop, monitor, and maintain regional delivery plans, schedules, and resource forecasts.

Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual, technical, and commercial requirements.

Oversee progress, risks, and constraints, implementing corrective actions where required.

Ensure consistency of execution and reporting across all projects in the region.

Ensure that all commissioning activities comply with company procedures, industry standards, and client requirements.

Review, approve, and contribute to technical documentation, including test procedures, commissioning plans, reports, and handover documentation.

Ensure technical risks are identified, managed, and mitigated.

Support audits, quality reviews, and lessons-learned activities across the region.

Act as a senior technical and operational point of contact for clients within the region.

Understand client technical requirements and ensure they are incorporated into project delivery.

Provide clear, accurate, and timely communication on progress, risks, and technical matters.

Manage client expectations and contribute to maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.

Support the resolution of client issues and escalation of major concerns.

Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and commissioning best practices.

Drive improvements in tools, processes, and methodologies across the region.

Support the development and refinement of company technical and operational standards

Ensure that all operations are carried out in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies.

Promote a strong safety culture across all sites.

Ensure that risks are assessed and controlled before and during all site activities.

This outlines the principal responsibilities and accountabilities of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility and within their competence to support the wider organisation.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, or related engineering discipline.

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering or Project / Operations Management is desirable.

Formal training or certification in data centre or mission-critical commissioning, project management, and health & safety is desirable.

Work on large-scale, high-profile data centre projects across Europe

Take a senior leadership role in a growing specialist organisation

Contribute to the development of commissioning standards and best practice

Join a collaborative and technically driven team environment

Due to frequent travel across Europe, the role is open to candidates based anywhere in the UK, preferably near a major UK international airport.