Mechanical and Electrical Regional Lead (Central region)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Data Centres
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SKILLS

Electrical Operations Mechanical Operations Data Centre Infrastructure HV and LV Engineering Management Risk Management Preventive Maintenance Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

The M&E Regional Lead in an on-site role, responsible for ensuring all electrical and mechanical works within [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]'s Central region data centres are delivered safely, compliantly and to required standards. This is a newly created role due to growth in [Employer hidden]'s estate in the central region of the UK. Leading a small team of engineers, the role includes performing Senior AP duties and providing technical leadership across all M&E activity.

Key responsibilities:

  • Oversee high‑and critical‑risk mechanical and electrical operations, maintenance, and energy management programmes.
  • Ensure all works adhere to [Employer hidden]’s safe systems of work and minimise operational risk.
  • Provide technical leadership and support to Data Centre Managers.
  • Review and approve high‑ and critical‑risk change requests and participate in CAB as required.
  • Perform HV and LV Senior Authorised Person duties.
  • Lead training and development programmes for regional M&E engineers.
  • Maintain compliance across all sites, including statutory requirements (PSSR, LOLA, L8, F‑Gas, etc.).
  • Support incident response activities and subsequent root cause analysis.
  • Manage the regional operational risk register and associated controls.
  • Support asset lifecycle planning and influence CAPEX requirements.
  • Contribute to preventive maintenance programme improvements.
  • Identify and implement technical enhancements to improve building operations.
  • Act as a primary technical resource for site engineers and management teams.
  • Travel between sites as required, with occasional out‑of‑hours availability.

What / who we're looking for:

  • Experienced multi-skilled senior engineer, with supervisory experience
  • Experience maintaining and repairing mission critical infrastructure and operations, including cooling and power systems (e.g. stand by generators)
  • Data centre industry experience is desirable but not essential
  • Recognised formal electrical training (e.g. City & Guilds)
  • Full UK driving licence.

[Employer hidden] offers:

  • A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being.
  • A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with [Employer hidden] for 5+ years
  • Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, electric vehicle scheme, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy license and more.
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