Data Center Engineer
2 days ago
Portsmouth
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., • Measure copper and fibre cable lengths from each device to DCN, CIN, and BCH racks., • Produce a list of required cable lengths by type., • Confirm final rack positions and room mappings. The DC Engineer will perform all physical installation activities on-site, including: Hardware Installation • Inspect and clean fibre., • Complete power meter and light source testing., • Produce as-built documentation including:, • Photographs, • Rack layouts, • Test results, • Complete site inductions, RAMS, permits, and adhere to PPE requirements., • Log any non-conformances. The DC Engineer will support the design phase by validating survey data and producing accurate layout documentation, including: Survey Review • 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.