Principal Specialist Network Design

NTT Global Data Centers; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centres in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Specialist, Network Design to lead the development and governance of Network Reference Designs for the EMEA region, ensuring GRD standards and cost-effective delivery.

The role combines strategic architecture with hands-on design, coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with codes and delivering a high quality client experience. Hybrid remote with travel up to 35% to data centre sites.

Qualifications

• Completed technical studies or training as IT specialist with focus on passive network connectivity and system integration or comparable qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of management and hands-on experience in data centre or telecom passive infrastructure.
• Experience in design, installation, and commissioning of passive assets (duct, fibre, CAR, CMMR, and structured cabling).
• Proficient with Visio, AutoCAD, CRM or other design platforms.

Responsibilities

• Accountability to Snr Manager of GDC Networks Design for network design projects across EMEA in line with GRD, OPR and design standards.
• Undertake network due diligence for new GDC sites, defining providers and budget.
• Oversee and manage provisioning of telecommunications services for EMEA new site services, modifications, and upgrades.
• Ensure builds meet product, IT & client and regulatory requirements across EMEA.
• Develop and refine documentation, policies, procedures, and methodologies in alignment with the service ownership blueprint.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evolve site infrastructure for cost and lead-time reduction.
• Define specifications for products and services used by NTT GDC for structured cabling and passive infrastructure.
• Utilize Visio, Bluebeam, or BIM360 models to produce infrastructure design and build plans.
• Identify, harmonize, and centralize all as-built documentation with the wider GDC team.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and direct IT Infrastructure projects and activities in EMEA.

Skills

Network design

Management experience

Visio

AutoCAD

CRM

Budget management

Project planning

Communication skills

Education

IT specialist qualification

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM360

Job description

Your role at a glance

Reporting to the Director of GDC Global Network Design, the Principal Specialist, Network Design is responsible for the centralized ownership, harmonization, and end to end service delivery of Network Reference Designs for the EMEA region, in alignment with Global Reference Design (GRD) standards. This role oversees the development of foundational communications infrastructure architectural documentation supporting EMEA GDC new construction projects. The position requires close coordination with NTT design and construction managers, sales and commercial teams, client fit out groups, and external consultants to leverage subject matter expertise across the GDC organization. The role ensures that local, regional, and global codes and standards are consistently applied to design and design specifications, while minimizing lead times and costs and delivering a high quality client experience.

This hybrid role offers flexibility of remote working, combined with occasional onsite visits to EMEA data centre locations and travel of up to 35%.

What will you do

• Accountability to Snr Manager of GDC Networks Design for network design projects across EMEA in line with GRD, OPR and design standards
• Undertake network due diligence for new GDC sites, defining providers and budget
• Oversee and manage the provisioning of telecommunications services for EMEA new site services, modifications, and upgrades, ensuring
• Ensure builds meet product, IT & client and regulatory requirements across EMEA
• Develop and refine documentation, policies, procedures, and methodologies in alignment with the service ownership blueprint
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across GDC to proactively evolve site infrastructure, aiming for cost and lead-time reduction and client service improvement
• Define specifications for products and services utilized by NTT GDC for structured cabling and passive infrastructure, CAR, IT Room, MUA, POE, MMR, duct and tray
• Utilize Visio, Bluebeam, or Bim360 models to produce infrastructure design and build plans
• Identify, harmonize, and centralize all as-built documentation in collaboration with the wider GDC team
• Plan, organize, supervise, and direct IT Infrastructure projects and activities in EMEA

What are we looking for

• Completed technical studies or training as IT specialist with focus on passive network connectivity and system integration or comparable qualification
• Possesses a minimum of 6 years of management and hands-on experience, along with extensive knowledge in the data centre or telecommunications passive infrastructure environment
• Design, installation, and Commissioning of passive assets (duct, fibre, CAR, CMMR, and structured cabling)
• Proficient in the use of Visio, AutoCad, CRM or other design platforms
• Management and budget experience
• Ability to combine business requirements and best practices to architect an infrastructure solution that supports a cost effective, resilient design
• Motivational and inspirational leaders with superior Decision-making skills and assertiveness
• Planning and project management concepts, establish, organize and run meetings and working groups
• Ability to take comprehensive notes and communicate projects, tasks and status to teams and management both written and verbally
• Developing and executing strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Who we are

As the third largest data centre provider, we operate over 150 data centres in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data centre expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centres to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

NTT Global Data Centres is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.