Data Center Engineer

12 Month Contract | Portsmouth, Hampshire | Immediate Start | £250 Day, PAYE

• 12 Month Contract, possible extension to 18 months or to go permanent
• Field-role, 20 locations across Hampshire and surrounding areas
• Full driving license required, vehicle provided

We are seeking a number of Data Centre Engineers to support a large installation project starting in February.

The role will be hands-on and delivery-focused, covering pre-installation surveys, design validation, physical infrastructure deployment, structured cabling, fibre and copper connectivity, testing, documentation, and health & safety compliance in-line with industry standards and best practice.

Responsibilities

Pre-Installation Site Surveys

The DC Engineer will be responsible for conducting detailed site surveys to validate design assumptions and capture accurate build information, including:

Confirm Locations

• Identify and confirm room and rack locations for all equipment.
• Validate access routes and working areas.

Measure Cable Routes

• Measure copper and fibre cable lengths from each device to DCN, CIN, and BCH racks.
• Measure power cable lengths from devices to PDUs.

Check Device Interconnects

• Identify and measure direct links between devices (copper, fibre, DAC, hydra).

Record Survey Outputs

• Produce a list of required cable lengths by type.
• Confirm final rack positions and room mappings.
• Provide clear survey documentation to support design and installation.

Installation & Build Activities

The DC Engineer will perform all physical installation activities on-site, including:

Hardware Installation

• Rack and stack all new network and infrastructure devices.

Cabling Between Racks

• Install structured cabling to BCH racks and UHD shelves/cassettes.

Fibre Patching

• Patch fibre connections to CIN, Transmission platforms, ODFs, and BCH racks as required.

Copper Connections

• Connect copper links to DCN racks and customer handoff/demarcation points.

Patch Panel Installation

• Install ODF panels and hydra cassettes within WWT buildings.

Testing & Validation

• Inspect and clean fibre.
• Complete power meter and light source testing.
• Record and evidence pass results.

Labelling

• Label all cabling and hardware in accordance with WWT standards using the Brady BMP61 workflow.

Build Documentation

• Produce as-built documentation including:
• Photographs
• Rack layouts
• Test results
• Labels & Diagrams

Health & Safety Compliance

• Complete site inductions, RAMS, permits, and adhere to PPE requirements.
• Maintain controlled workspaces and good housekeeping.

Issue Management

• Log any non-conformances.
• Remediate issues, re-test, and provide evidence of closure.

Design Support

The DC Engineer will support the design phase by validating survey data and producing accurate layout documentation, including:

Survey Review

• Review and validate all survey information prior to design commencement.

Rack & Space Planning

• Calculate rack space requirements, equipment footprint, and clearance needs.

Equipment Validation

• Confirm device dimensions, power draw, and suitability for available rack space.

Layout Documentation

• Produce detailed rack layouts showing device positions.

Connectivity Definition

• Document cabling routes, fibre paths, and power connections.

Design Drawings

• Produce final design drawings showing equipment placement and connectivity.

Qualifications

• Proven cabling experience and/or working in data centre environments.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling standards (copper & fibre).
• Experience with rack & stack, patching, ODFs, and hydra cassettes.
• Comfortable producing as-built documentation and design drawings.
• Strong understanding of data centre H&S procedures and compliance.
• Ability to work accurately in live environments.