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 & DiagramsHealth & 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