Data Centre Engineer

Data Centre Field Engineer

Overtime and enhanced pay for unsociable hours.

25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Health and dental insurance.

Life assurance.

Gym membership.

Team away days, training sessions, and social events.

Structured career progression and technical development.

Possibilities for overseas work.

Regular R&R days to maintain balance.

Role

Our client requires an experienced engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the satisfaction of delivering complex projects right the first time.

Every day is different. One week you might be working on a major data centre migration; the next, you're building a new rack environment or auditing infrastructure at a global financial institution. Our clients handle the most critical environments - so we are looking for people who take pride in doing things properly.

This is a hands-on field role suited to engineers who like being on the move, enjoy practical problem-solving, and can adapt to changing schedules. Some travel, evening, and weekend work is part of the job, but they balance that with proper downtime, R&R days, and a company culture that genuinely looks after its people.

Responsibility

Carry out full lifecycle activities across audit, installation, migration, and decommissioning of IT and network infrastructure.

Perform audits and discovery to identify and document equipment, connectivity, and power usage, producing accurate and detailed records.

Manage installations and relocations of network, server, and storage hardware within data centres, offices, and trading floors.

Deliver structured patching, including complex high-density patching across network and compute environments.

Conduct rack remediation works, including cleaning, re-cabling, power management, and improving airflow or layout efficiency.

Undertake technical equipment deployments in office, trading, and user environments - including network hardware, desktop builds, and connectivity testing.

Execute decommissioning works to JSC standards - secure device removal, data sanitisation, and compliant asset disposal (ADISA/WEEE).

Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to defined engineering and documentation standards.

Build, install, and commission racks, cabinets, and containment structures, including fabrication and mounting activities.

Carry out pre-cabling and pre-patching to prepare migration and transformation sites. Install and integrate switches, servers, storage systems, and supporting power and network hardware.

Perform rack optimisations, ensuring structured cabling, power routing, and airflow management align to design standards.

Act as Lead Engineer on-site - ensuring technical accuracy, quality control, and safe delivery. Lead small teams, delegate effectively, and provide clear communication with clients and JSC management.

Mentor and support junior engineers to develop consistent working standards.

Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Architects to provide progress updates, technical input, and issue resolution.

Requirement Essential

• Proven experience working in on-site technical teams.
• Skilled in rack installation, containment, and troubleshooting.
• Confident working in live and production environments.
• Excellent communicator with professional client-facing skills.
• Strong Excel and digital job systems capability.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Flexibility for travel, evening, or weekend work when required.

Desirable

• CNCI , CNet, Panduit, Leviton, or similar certification.
• Working, practical knowledge of structured cabling (copper/fibre/splicing).
• Fibre splicing certification or practical experience.
• SSSTS or site supervision qualification.
• Experience with Wi-Fi surveys or deployments.
• Health & Safety qualifications (ECS/IOSH).
• International project delivery experience.