Principal Specialist Network Design

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

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers EMEA UK Ltd. is seeking a Principal Specialist, Network Design to own end-to-end network reference designs for the EMEA region, ensuring alignment with GRD standards.

You will coordinate with design, construction, sales, client fit-out teams and external consultants to deliver high-quality infrastructure documentation while minimizing lead times and costs. The hybrid role requires overseeing IT infrastructure projects, leading teams, and coordinating across multiple

Qualifications

• Completed technical studies or training as IT specialist with focus on passive network connectivity and system integration.
• Minimum of 6 years of management and hands-on experience in data center or telecom passive infrastructure.
• Ability to design, install and commission passive assets (duct, fibre, CAR, CMMR, structured cabling).

Responsibilities

• Accountability to Senior Manager for network design projects across EMEA in line with GRD and standards.
• Undertake network due diligence for new GDC sites, defining providers and budget.
• Oversee provisioning of telecom services for EMEA sites, ensuring regulatory requirements.
• Develop and refine documentation, policies, and methodologies aligned with service blueprint.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evolve site infrastructure, reduce lead times and costs.
• Define specs for structured cabling and passive infrastructure used by NTT GDC.
• Utilize Visio, AutoCAD, BIM360 to produce infrastructure design and build plans.
• Identify and centralize as-built documentation with GDC team.
• Plan and direct IT infrastructure projects and activities in EMEA.

Skills

Network design

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

IT/Networking qualification

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

CRM

BIM360

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

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 center 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 center 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 center provider, we operate over 150 data centers 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 center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable a con

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