Senior Datacentre Build Engineer

Oracle; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Datacentre Build Engineer to design and build data center infrastructure in Bristol. This role demands expertise in data center operations, strong vendor management skills, and the ability to create innovative cabling solutions. Join an innovative team working on crucial infrastructure for Oracle Cloud, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and deploying data center cabling systems.
• Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies.
• Knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation and support for Oracle data centers.
• Review and create project scope of work for vendor quotes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and troubleshoot cabling issues.

Skills

Vendor Management

Network Cabling

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Cabling Infrastructure Best Practices

Education

Knowledge of TIA Data Center Cabling Standards

Experience with Cabling Infrastructure

Tools

Test Equipment (VFL, Power Meters, OTDR)

Job description

Senior Datacentre Build Engineer, Bristol

Client:

Oracle

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6471e3a71c87

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.07.2025

Expiry Date:

26.08.2025

Job Description:

The Data Center Build Engineering Team designs and builds physical data center infrastructure to create capacity that supports Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in different regions around the world. This role requires strong expertise in layer 1 networking, data center facilities (power, cooling), structured cabling solutions, and vendor management, with a history of building or supporting physical data center low voltage infrastructure. The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure team is seeking a Regional Data Center Build Engineer to join our team, someone who innovates and shares our passion for winning in the cloud marketplace. You will work closely with the data center development organization and Oracle vendors to build out, maintain, and operationally improve the cloud infrastructure.

Location options include London, Reading, or areas close to the M4 Corridor.

Duties

1. Coordinate implementation and support efforts for new and existing Oracle data centers
2. Manage onsite vendors to deliver data center infrastructure build-out
3. Create and maintain documentation related to cabling and build standards for data center infrastructure
4. Review Bill of Materials to determine project scope of work
5. Create project scope of work to obtain vendor quotes
6. Participate in vendor bidding and selection processes
7. Design and implement innovative structured cabling solutions for new data center builds and expansions
8. Deliver sustainable, simple, and repeatable solutions and processes
9. Work with the Program Management team to ensure project deliverables are met and customer experience is optimized
10. Collaborate with key project stakeholders
11. Troubleshoot cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords
12. Assist in establishing global data center cabling and infrastructure standards

Desired Skills

1. Experience designing and deploying complete data center physical plant cabling systems
2. Knowledge of TIA Data Center Cabling Standards
3. Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
4. Understanding of network cabling, fiber optic types, and transceiver types
5. Experience installing and troubleshooting bulk fiber optic cabling
6. Planning and installing all infrastructure within the data center's white space
7. Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies
8. Successful vendor management across multiple vendors and locations
9. Experience using test equipment such as VFL, power meters, and OTDR
10. Thorough knowledge of Cat 5e, Cat 6, and OM1-OS2 fiber optic cabling systems
11. Knowledge of data center electrical infrastructure
12. Understanding of colocation data center mechanical infrastructure
13. Experience developing RFI/RFQ/RFP documents for vendor quoting