AWS
Description The AWS Data Centre Facilities Manager leads critical infrastructure operations at strategic AWS facilities that power cloud computing services worldwide. This role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency. This position requires hands-on oversight of mission-critical infrastructure and leadership of integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical & Electrical teams. The Facilities Manager maintains operational standards, security protocols, facility certifications, and manages third-party vendor relationships while implementing processes that enhance infrastructure reliability and reduce operational costs. Key job responsibilities Operations & Infrastructure Management • Manage 24/7 site engineering operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Oversee critical infrastructure systems including electrical components (feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units) and mechanical systems (chillers, pumps, air handling units) • Drive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) improvements, optimising cooling, power, and infrastructure for maximum efficiency • Manage and optimise space and power to maximise opportunities for growth and operational efficiency • Plan and deliver site infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and on budget • Budget & cost management - develop, manage and control operational budgets • Vendor & stakeholder management - maintain productive relationships with third-party service providers and internal stakeholders Leadership & Team Development • Lead, inspire, and develop teams of experienced technical professionals • Act as a role model, driving service excellence, training, and development for all team members • Foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and empowers team members to solve complex operational challenges • Implement rigorous training programs that prepare staff for various operational scenarios through systematic skill development Compliance & Safety • Ensure adherence to and exceed Health & Safety standards in all operations • Maintain compliance with health & safety, security procedures, and compliance accreditations • Ensure understanding of UK regulatory requirements, particularly health and safety legislation • Maintain a safe working environment and drive continuous safety improvements • Risk management & incident response - lead emergency procedures and root cause analysis Basic Qualifications - Experience in people management and team development - Experience in engineering work, managing large-scale services - Experience maintaining SLAs through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting - Experience operating a mission-critical team or product Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units - Experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports - Experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Description The AWS Data Centre Facilities Manager leads critical infrastructure operations at strategic AWS facilities that power cloud computing services worldwide. This role combines operational excellence, technical expertise, and team leadership to ensure continuous facility availability while driving innovation and cost efficiency. This position requires hands-on oversight of mission-critical infrastructure and leadership of integrated Data Centre Systems and Mechanical & Electrical teams. The Facilities Manager maintains operational standards, security protocols, facility certifications, and manages third-party vendor relationships while implementing processes that enhance infrastructure reliability and reduce operational costs. Key job responsibilities Operations & Infrastructure Management • Manage 24/7 site engineering operations, including shift planning, maintenance schedules, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Oversee critical infrastructure systems including electrical components (feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units) and mechanical systems (chillers, pumps, air handling units) • Drive Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) improvements, optimising cooling, power, and infrastructure for maximum efficiency • Manage and optimise space and power to maximise opportunities for growth and operational efficiency • Plan and deliver site infrastructure projects on time, within scope, and on budget • Budget & cost management - develop, manage and control operational budgets • Vendor & stakeholder management - maintain productive relationships with third-party service providers and internal stakeholders Leadership & Team Development • Lead, inspire, and develop teams of experienced technical professionals • Act as a role model, driving service excellence, training, and development for all team members • Foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation and empowers team members to solve complex operational challenges • Implement rigorous training programs that prepare staff for various operational scenarios through systematic skill development Compliance & Safety • Ensure adherence to and exceed Health & Safety standards in all operations • Maintain compliance with health & safety, security procedures, and compliance accreditations • Ensure understanding of UK regulatory requirements, particularly health and safety legislation • Maintain a safe working environment and drive continuous safety improvements • Risk management & incident response - lead emergency procedures and root cause analysis Basic Qualifications - Experience in people management and team development - Experience in engineering work, managing large-scale services - Experience maintaining SLAs through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting - Experience operating a mission-critical team or product Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units - Experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports - Experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Client Server
Preston, Lancashire
Managed Service Architect MSP Preston / WFH to £100k Do you have experience of scoping and costing managed services? You could be progressing your career at a growing software and technology consultancy. As Managed Service Architect, you'll own and develop the managed service product catalogue, shaping new offerings and ensuring they are commercially viable, operationally deliverable and aligned with customer needs. Collaborating with Pre-sales Solution Architects, you'll lead the design of complex, non-standard managed services across Azure, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Google Cloud, defining service scope, operating models, SLAs and resourcing. You'll also analyse live service performance and costs to refine pricing and margin, lead contract renewals and identify opportunities to transition bespoke services onto standard offerings. Acting as the link between sales and delivery, you'll validate solutions with operational teams, oversee handovers into live service and help grow the catalogue as the business evolves. You'll also coach pre-sales and account teams to make greater use of standard service models. Location / WFH: You'll be mostly based from home, joining colleagues in the Preston office or visiting client sites 3-4 days a month. Please note: you'll be expected in the Preston office for the first 3-4 weeks to complete onboarding. About you: You have experience of scoping, designing and costing IT managed services, ideally within an MSP, with a strong understanding of live service delivery You're confident building bottom-up effort and cost models, developing pricing and protecting service margins You have experience of owning or contributing to a managed service catalogue, including designing new offerings and managing their lifecycle You have experience of reviewing, restructuring and repricing existing managed service contracts, particularly at renewal You have pre-sales experience, including producing RFP and tender responses and presenting service designs to customers You're familiar with cloud and workplace services, ideally Azure and Microsoft 365; Google Cloud and Workspace experience advantageous You're commercially minded and pragmatic, with strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge proposals that are not operationally or financially viable What's in it for you: As a Managed Service Architect you will receive a competitive package: Salary to £100k Pension Healthcare Regular social events Hybrid working Career growth opportunities Hybrid working x2 days office per week, also travel to client sites Apply now to find out more about this Managed Service Architect (MSP Azure M365) opportunity.
Managed Service Architect MSP Preston / WFH to £100k Do you have experience of scoping and costing managed services? You could be progressing your career at a growing software and technology consultancy. As Managed Service Architect, you'll own and develop the managed service product catalogue, shaping new offerings and ensuring they are commercially viable, operationally deliverable and aligned with customer needs. Collaborating with Pre-sales Solution Architects, you'll lead the design of complex, non-standard managed services across Azure, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Google Cloud, defining service scope, operating models, SLAs and resourcing. You'll also analyse live service performance and costs to refine pricing and margin, lead contract renewals and identify opportunities to transition bespoke services onto standard offerings. Acting as the link between sales and delivery, you'll validate solutions with operational teams, oversee handovers into live service and help grow the catalogue as the business evolves. You'll also coach pre-sales and account teams to make greater use of standard service models. Location / WFH: You'll be mostly based from home, joining colleagues in the Preston office or visiting client sites 3-4 days a month. Please note: you'll be expected in the Preston office for the first 3-4 weeks to complete onboarding. About you: You have experience of scoping, designing and costing IT managed services, ideally within an MSP, with a strong understanding of live service delivery You're confident building bottom-up effort and cost models, developing pricing and protecting service margins You have experience of owning or contributing to a managed service catalogue, including designing new offerings and managing their lifecycle You have experience of reviewing, restructuring and repricing existing managed service contracts, particularly at renewal You have pre-sales experience, including producing RFP and tender responses and presenting service designs to customers You're familiar with cloud and workplace services, ideally Azure and Microsoft 365; Google Cloud and Workspace experience advantageous You're commercially minded and pragmatic, with strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge proposals that are not operationally or financially viable What's in it for you: As a Managed Service Architect you will receive a competitive package: Salary to £100k Pension Healthcare Regular social events Hybrid working Career growth opportunities Hybrid working x2 days office per week, also travel to client sites Apply now to find out more about this Managed Service Architect (MSP Azure M365) opportunity.
CGI
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Principal Architect (DV Security Clearance) Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Working closely with client stakeholders, delivery leaders, engineers and subject matter experts, you will help shape the overall approach for the engagement from a technology and process perspective focusing on the outcomes and value the client seeks. To support this, you will establish effective architecture governance, guide the approach and methodologies across solution architecture, infrastructure, technical architecture, security architecture and the operating model for delivery. You will work to support continuous improvement by identifying areas of opportunity and help introduce innovation in a controlled and pragmatic way within a secure defence environment. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you must be a sole UK National and currently hold UK Higher Level Clearance. This position will require you to be onsite in Chippenham 5 days per week. Your future duties and responsibilities Key responsibilities include: • Provide principal architectural leadership and act as technical authority or design authority for a complex, secure defence software system. • Own and evolve the overall solution architecture, ensuring it remains resilient, secure, maintainable and aligned to operational needs. • Work with senior stakeholders both internal and external to the project, ensuring that the project and solution is accurately represented from a technology and methodology perspective. • Lead, coach and mentor architects, technical leads, engineers and subject matter experts, building technical capability and confidence across the team. • Establish and run effective architecture governance, including design principles, decision records, technical assurance, review forums and escalation routes. • Understand and interpret requirements involving complex mathematics, physics, scientific modelling and operational constraints. • Translate client needs, mission outcomes and technical drivers into coherent architectural designs, roadmaps and delivery priorities. • Guide architectural decisions across software, integration, data, tooling, environments, deployment approaches and service operations. • Support delivery methodology, helping teams improve engineering practices, quality, governance, DevSecOps adoption and ways of working. • Ensure solutions meet security, assurance, resilience, maintainability and operational continuity requirements. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Essential experience and skills: • Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Lead Architect, Chief Architect, Design Authority or Senior Solution Architect on complex software intensive systems. • Experience leading, coaching or developing architects, technical leads, engineers or multidisciplinary technical teams. • Experience with people management, technical capability development, communities of practice, recruitment or succession planning. • Experience owning or shaping the architecture of systems involving scientific, engineering, mathematical, physics based or algorithmic components. • Experience establishing architecture governance, technical standards, design assurance and decision making frameworks. • Experience working in secure, regulated or operationally sensitive environments. • Strong senior stakeholder engagement skills, including with executive, senior military or equivalent client stakeholders, including the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to non technical audiences. Desirable experience: • Defence, maritime, submarine, nuclear, targeting, command and control or mission critical systems experience. • Experience with legacy system sustainment, modernisation, transition or service evolution. • Experience working in Agile, DevOps or DevSecOps delivery environments. • Experience introducing innovation, automation, AI, data exploitation or improved tooling into secure environments. • Experience supporting bids, solution shaping, technical strategy or client advisory activity for defence clients. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Principal Architect (DV Security Clearance) Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Working closely with client stakeholders, delivery leaders, engineers and subject matter experts, you will help shape the overall approach for the engagement from a technology and process perspective focusing on the outcomes and value the client seeks. To support this, you will establish effective architecture governance, guide the approach and methodologies across solution architecture, infrastructure, technical architecture, security architecture and the operating model for delivery. You will work to support continuous improvement by identifying areas of opportunity and help introduce innovation in a controlled and pragmatic way within a secure defence environment. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you must be a sole UK National and currently hold UK Higher Level Clearance. This position will require you to be onsite in Chippenham 5 days per week. Your future duties and responsibilities Key responsibilities include: • Provide principal architectural leadership and act as technical authority or design authority for a complex, secure defence software system. • Own and evolve the overall solution architecture, ensuring it remains resilient, secure, maintainable and aligned to operational needs. • Work with senior stakeholders both internal and external to the project, ensuring that the project and solution is accurately represented from a technology and methodology perspective. • Lead, coach and mentor architects, technical leads, engineers and subject matter experts, building technical capability and confidence across the team. • Establish and run effective architecture governance, including design principles, decision records, technical assurance, review forums and escalation routes. • Understand and interpret requirements involving complex mathematics, physics, scientific modelling and operational constraints. • Translate client needs, mission outcomes and technical drivers into coherent architectural designs, roadmaps and delivery priorities. • Guide architectural decisions across software, integration, data, tooling, environments, deployment approaches and service operations. • Support delivery methodology, helping teams improve engineering practices, quality, governance, DevSecOps adoption and ways of working. • Ensure solutions meet security, assurance, resilience, maintainability and operational continuity requirements. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Essential experience and skills: • Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Lead Architect, Chief Architect, Design Authority or Senior Solution Architect on complex software intensive systems. • Experience leading, coaching or developing architects, technical leads, engineers or multidisciplinary technical teams. • Experience with people management, technical capability development, communities of practice, recruitment or succession planning. • Experience owning or shaping the architecture of systems involving scientific, engineering, mathematical, physics based or algorithmic components. • Experience establishing architecture governance, technical standards, design assurance and decision making frameworks. • Experience working in secure, regulated or operationally sensitive environments. • Strong senior stakeholder engagement skills, including with executive, senior military or equivalent client stakeholders, including the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to non technical audiences. Desirable experience: • Defence, maritime, submarine, nuclear, targeting, command and control or mission critical systems experience. • Experience with legacy system sustainment, modernisation, transition or service evolution. • Experience working in Agile, DevOps or DevSecOps delivery environments. • Experience introducing innovation, automation, AI, data exploitation or improved tooling into secure environments. • Experience supporting bids, solution shaping, technical strategy or client advisory activity for defence clients. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
