Data Centre Engineer

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 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.