Head of Data Centre Operations Senior Data Centre Manager

ABOUT CBRE DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS

CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) is a part of the CBRE Group with over 115.000 employees worldwide and delivers fully integrated real estate facilities and technology solutions for data centre owners occupiers and investors across the globe. As a dedicated business line within CBRE DCS is dedicated to solving complex challenges within every stage of the Data Centre lifecycle.

We provide our employees the best conditions to develop professionally and personally and to realise their full potential in the course of their career.

Join us now in Dublin (Ireland) and bring your unique talent and skills to our Team.

Tasks

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We are recruiting a Data Center Manager / Critical Facility Manager to join the team leading one of our key client account sites.

Primary Objectives and Tasks

• Responsible for the contract management of the staff operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants/services project works and Building performance
• Daily management of the Engineering team including compliance with CBRE disciplinary processes and procedures
• To direct instruct and manage all CBRE staff under their control as well as SSPs ensuring compliance with working practices
• To complete the weekly operations report to the client and attend weekly operations meeting client meetings as requested in conjunction with the client
• Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the building and facilities are immediately reported to both CBRE and the contracts Senior Management
• To conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices and emergency/contingency procedures within the critical systems
• Liaise and keep informed both the client and the CBRE Area Manager on all aspects of contract problems (defects & deficiencies)
• To ensure that all staff within their control are conversant with the operation and control of critical and noncritical systems installed within the portfolio
• To ensure quality is maintained throughout the facilities
• Ensuring business policies and processes are effectively communicated and implemented within the contract
• Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across contracts balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence
• Working with other Operations Managers to ensure the collaborative development of the business effective team working and support to colleagues
• Development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery reduction of WIP debt cost reduction and contract growth and ensure that these are met and exceeded
• Ensure appropriate control systems to ensure statutory policy and contractual commitments are met
• Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts
• Provision of leadership and guidance advice coaching and direct support where required to deliver best practice selection training assessment and recognition/reward
• Delivering effective business communication through advice review leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings briefings consultation forums correspondence publicity monthly and adhoc reporting and other publications as appropriate
• Provide a learning environment and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered employees are fully competent to undertake their roles and can reach their full future potential
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and offsite training for plant and systems as they are installed

Accountabilities

• Reporting to the Technical Operations Director
• Accountability to functional heads as appropriate
• Accountable daytoday to the relevant client contacts
• Line management responsibility for the engineering team and contractors
• Financial responsibility for the delivery of Plan commitments for the contract.

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE / JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have prior experience working within Data Centres and critical environment background
• HV Authorised Person (Preferable)
• Completed recognised formal Electrical or Mechanical training to at least city and Guilds level preferably ONC/HNC or Higher
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lead motivate and direct a team of technicians/operatives
• Possess an understanding of Health and Safety issues NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent formal training would be desirable
• Conversant with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
• A good level of English and Mathematics required
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints

Benefits

OUR BENEFITS WHAT YOULL GET IN RETURN

• Futureproof job opportunity with a true development guarantee in one of the fastest growing Data Centre markets worldwide
• A demanding job with an interesting variety of responsibilities and high level of real management autonomy
• Proper personal onboarding thanks to our Welcome Days
• Working in an exceptionally motivated team
• TOP trainings with internationally recognized stateoftheart certifications
• Attractive salaries with good bonuses and further benefits
• 30 vacation days per year for all employees regardless of their function or hierarchical level
• International working environment with inspiring crossborder career opportunities
• A friendly and collegial working atmosphere combined with a dynamic and creative working culture
• DIVERSITY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORKLIFE BALANCE are practiced values!

Do you need more reasons Take a look at our latest awards!

• Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2024 (Datacloud Global Awards)
• Outstanding Contribution to Skills and Training Award 2024 (DCS Awards)
• Best Company for Career Growth 2024 (Wallstreet Journal)
• Best Places to Work 2024 (Globe Sts)
• TOP Company 2024 (among the top 5% on )

HAVE WE AROUSED YOUR INTEREST

If yes please submit your application documents (CV selected certificates no cover letter necessary) incl. your availability and the ref. no. 168753 and salary expectations via our application system. For the sake of the environment we kindly ask you to apply exclusively via eMail and to refrain from post applications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender sexual orientation marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity gender reassignment race colour nationality ethnic or national origin religion or belief disability or age.