Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements: 5 years in data centre operations or infrastructure engineering Strong knowledge of commodity compute, storage, and networking hardware Advanced understanding of data centre best practices Experience producing and working to RAMS in critical environments Structured cabling expertise (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4, fibre) Working knowledge of power distribution, PDUs, and load balancing Clean manual driving licence Valid passport Ability to pass BS7858 vetting Eligibility for UK SC clearance (5 years UK residency) Willingness to travel to UK and overseas sites Flexibility to work nights and weekends when required Methodical, accurate, and calm under pressure Clear communicator with engineers, customers, and stakeholders Takes ownership of on-site decisions and outcomes Able to prioritise workload across multiple activities Responsibilities: Lead and execute physical build, installation, relocation, and decommissioning of servers, storage, and network hardware Own rack layouts, structured cabling, patching, labelling, and cable management standards Coordinate power, cooling, and space planning with facilities and design teams Oversee logistics, manual handling, and on-site hardware movements Produce and maintain RAMS for engineering activities Identify operational risks and implement mitigations Operate within formal Change Management processes, including CAB participation for data centre works Enforce health and safety standards on site Maintain accurate asset records and site documentation Support audits and compliance requirements including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS Work with project managers, architects, and third parties to deliver infrastructure projects Provide technical input for data centre migrations, expansions, and refresh cycles Technologies: Hardware Support Load Balancing Network More: We are seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer for a senior hands-on role responsible for the physical delivery and lifecycle management of our infrastructure across data centres, build labs, and office environments. This role combines deep technical expertise with on-site leadership, risk ownership, and responsibility for engineering standards in critical environments. We offer a dynamic working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work with a skilled team dedicated to excellence. last updated 4 week of 2026