Principal Hardware Engineer
Senior hands-on role responsible for the physical delivery and lifecycle management of 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.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Delivery
* 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
Risk, Safety & Change
* 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
Documentation & Compliance
* Maintain accurate asset records and site documentation
* Support audits and compliance requirements including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS
Project Support
* Work with project managers, architects, and third parties to deliver infrastructure projects
* Provide technical input for data centre migrations, expansions, and refresh cycles
Experience & Skills Required
Experience
* 5+ years in data centre operations or infrastructure engineering
* Strong knowledge of commodity compute, storage, and networking hardware
* Advanced understanding of data centre best practice
* 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
Skills
* 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
Vetting & Practical Requirements
* 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
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