Data Center Engineer

TDA Telecoms; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm is seeking an experienced Data Centre Engineer for a contract role in London. The position requires expertise in installing and maintaining data center equipment, proficient knowledge of cabling, and grounding safety procedures. A degree in Electronics or equivalent experience along with a valid UK driving license is preferred. Join a growing team in a dynamic sector set for significant expansion in 2025.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in related installation and site audits.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed Engineering and Infrastructure diagrams.
• Install and maintain data center equipment and cabling.
• Ensure grounding and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Designing Engineering Infrastructure diagrams

Installing Rectifiers and Fuse Panels

Setting up racks and cabinets

Installing DC power cables

Grounding equipment

Data center interlink cabling

Fault finding network cabling

Fiber cleaning and management

Installing DWDM equipment

Education

Formal Education Degree in Electronics

Job description

Overview

Driving operational excellence within the Telecom market. TDA Telecoms are currently hiring for a contract role as a Data Centre Engineer based in London. Due to new projects starting in 2025, we are looking to grow the team and add some experienced engineers to support with our growth.

Key Responsibilities and Experience

• Proficient in designing backgrounds with detailed Engineering, Infrastructure diagrams, and MOPS.
• Skilled in installing Rectifiers, Fuse Panels, and Patch Panels (including high-density fiber patch panels).
• Experienced in setting up racks, cabinets on raised floors, and slap floors.
• Knowledgeable about installing DC power cables and connecting them to Mini-BDFBs while following safety procedures.
• Well-versed in grounding requirements for equipment, racks, and facilities.
• Experienced in installing, terminating, and testing data center interlink cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Proficient in fault finding network cabling, tracing and testing connections, and resolving issues using optical light sources and power meters.
• Skilled in industry-standard fiber cleaning, bend radius, fiber running, and fiber management procedures.
• Capable of installing multi-vendor DWDM equipment, including Infinera, ALU, and Juniper equipment.

Qualifications

• Formal Education Degree in Electronics preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years’ experience of related installation, site audit, and site survey experience.
• Full UK driving license.

If you feel this is the position you are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply or contact me on [e-mail] or call 0208 240 4496 for more details.

Jack Lintern

Recruitment Consultant

TDA Telecoms

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Telecommunications
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Data Infrastructure and Analytics