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