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12 Month Contract | Portsmouth, Hampshire | Immediate Start | £250 Day, PAYE 12 Month Contract, possible extension to 18 months or to go permanentField-role, 20 locations across Hampshire and surrounding areasFull driving license required, vehicle providedWe 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 SurveysThe DC Engineer will be responsible for conducting detailed site surveys to validate design assumptions and capture accurate build information, including:Confirm LocationsIdentify and confirm room and rack locations for all equipment.Validate access routes and working areas.Measure Cable RoutesMeasure copper and fibre cable lengths from each device to DCN, CIN, and BCH racks.Measure power cable lengths from devices to PDUs.Check Device InterconnectsIdentify and measure direct links between devices (copper, fibre, DAC, hydra).Record Survey OutputsProduce 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 InstallationRack and stack all new network and infrastructure devices.Cabling Between RacksInstall structured cabling to BCH racks and UHD shelves/cassettes.Fibre PatchingPatch fibre connections to CIN, Transmission platforms, ODFs, and BCH racks as required.Copper ConnectionsConnect copper links to DCN racks and customer handoff/demarcation points.Patch Panel InstallationInstall ODF panels and hydra cassettes within WWT buildings.Testing & ValidationInspect and clean fibre.Complete power meter and light source testing.Record and evidence pass results.LabellingLabel all cabling and hardware in accordance with WWT standards using the Brady BMP61 workflow.Build DocumentationProduce as-built documentation including:PhotographsRack layoutsTest resultsLabels & DiagramsHealth & Safety ComplianceComplete site inductions, RAMS, permits, and adhere to PPE requirements.Maintain controlled workspaces and good housekeeping.Issue ManagementLog any non-conformances.Remediate issues, re-test, and provide evidence of closure.Design SupportThe DC Engineer will support the design phase by validating survey data and producing accurate layout documentation, including:Survey ReviewReview and validate all survey information prior to design commencement.Rack & Space PlanningCalculate rack space requirements, equipment footprint, and clearance needs.Equipment ValidationConfirm device dimensions, power draw, and suitability for available rack space.Layout DocumentationProduce detailed rack layouts showing device positions.Connectivity DefinitionDocument cabling routes, fibre paths, and power connections.Design DrawingsProduce final design drawings showing equipment placement and connectivity.QualificationsProven 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.