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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.
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