Data Centre Engineer

Position: Data Centre Engineer (Contract)
Data Centre/ Cable Engineer
12 Month Contract | Portsmouth, Hampshire | £250 Day PAYE | Immediate Start

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 BMP
61 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 work spaces 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