Data Centre & Cabling Engineer (Contract – Project Based)

Technical Delivery

• Perform installation, termination, and testing of copper (Cat6/6A) and fiber optic (OM/OS) cabling systems within data hall environments

• Carry out rack and cabinet installation, containment, and cable management works according to project specifications and industry best practices (e.g. TIA-942, BICSI standards)

• Conduct fiber testing (OTDR, insertion loss/return loss) and generate accurate as-built test reports

• Support rack moves, adds, and changes (MACs) in coordination with the operations team

• Read and interpret technical drawings, rack elevations, and cable schedules

• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with data center access protocols, ESD procedures, and site safety requirements

• Maintain accurate documentation, labelling, and as-built records for all installed infrastructure

• Troubleshoot connectivity, power, and cabling faults as required

• Provide basic support on adjacent trades (e.g. containment, power/UPS distribution, environmental monitoring, basic networking checks) when specialist resources are stretched

Project Coordination & Client Management

• Support day-to-day project management of the data hall delivery works, including tracking progress against schedule, milestones, and deliverables

• Liaise directly with clients to provide project updates, manage expectations, and resolve on-site issues or queries

• Prepare and present progress reports, technical updates, and quality/completion reports to clients in scheduled meetings and site walkthroughs

• Act as a point of escalation for client concerns on-site, coordinating with internal teams to resolve issues promptly

• Coordinate with QA/QC teams and clients to ensure works meet acceptance criteria and sign-off requirements

Team & Site Management

• Supervise and coordinate site staff, supervisors, and team leaders assigned under the role, including task assignment, work quality checks, and performance monitoring

• Plan manpower and resource allocation across shifts/work areas to meet project timelines

• Conduct briefings, toolbox talks, and on-the-job guidance for supervisors and technicians

• Support onboarding/training of junior technicians, supervisors, and contract labour on-site

• Assist with general site logistics, material handling, inventory checks, and equipment setup/teardown

• Step in on ad-hoc tasks assigned by project management outside the immediate scope of cabling works, as project needs evolve.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Certificate in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related technical field

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in structured cabling, data center fit-out, or telecommunications infrastructure works

• Prior experience supervising site staff or leading small teams strongly preferred

• Hands-on experience with fiber splicing, termination, and OTDR testing preferred

• Familiarity with data center environments and safety/access protocols is an advantage

• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with and presenting to clients

• Comfortable picking up adjacent technical, coordination, and people-management tasks beyond core cabling scope

• Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on shift/rotational schedules if required

• Physically fit and willing to work on-site for the duration of the project

• Team player with good attention to detail, flexible attitude, leadership qualities, and ability to work under project timelines

• Own transport preferred & willing to be based at project site

What We Offer:

• Competitive contract remuneration

• Opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-visibility data centre project

• Exposure to broader project delivery, client management, and leadership skills beyond a single specialization