Junior Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Junior Engineer to support the delivery of data center projects across design, commercial, installation, and commissioning phases for a client of ours, a Data Center developer.

You will be in succession for a Senior Engineer role and will benefit from a mentor engineer you will be shadowing.

This role offers hands-on exposure to critical infrastructure projects, working closely with Sales, Project, and Maintenance teams, as well as third-party contractors and clients.

The successful candidate will gain end-to-end experience across the full lifecycle of data center projects, with strong development opportunities in engineering, project delivery, and compliance.

Engineering & Design Support

• Conduct site visits to assess facilities and prepare electrical designs and data center proposals
• Prepare build works, UPS, generator, fire systems, BMS/DCIM specifications and requirements
• Produce detailed drawings and schematics in collaboration with the drawings/design team
• Issue technical specifications to third-party contractors
• Obtain and evaluate third-party quotations
• Handover completed detailed design specifications to Project Managers

Commercial & Pre-Construction Support

• Assist with the preparation of budgets and detailed quotations
• Support the Sales team with tenders, proposals, and technical presentations
• Order major equipment items, particularly long lead-time components

Site & Project Delivery

• Carry out regular site visits to ensure:
• Design criteria are followed by internal engineers and external contractors
• Compliance with British Standards
• High standards of quality control and good working practices
• Act as on-site supervisor for external contractors when required
• Support project and resource management activities
• Participate in out-of-hours installation works (optional)

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Conduct site visits for:
• Electrical installation testing
• Equipment commissioning
• Integrated system testing
• Assist Project and Maintenance Managers with the preparation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Prepare written equipment procedures, including:
• Description of Operations (DesOps)
• UPS bypass and switching procedures

Compliance, Health & Safety

• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for internal engineers and contractors
• Support NICEIC Principal Duty Holder & Qualified Supervisor responsibilities, including:
• Preparing certification for engineers and contractors
• Reviewing electrical test results
• Maintaining certification and compliance records:
• Installation Test Records
• Health & Safety documentation
• Insurance and regulatory publications (BS7671, BS5266, BS5839, etc.)
• Preparing for and hosting NICEIC Area Engineer assessment visits

Operations & Client Engagement

• Attend weekly maintenance, management, and departmental meetings
• Attend client meetings as required
• Provide ongoing technical support to Project and Maintenance teams
• Assist with incident reports, root cause analysis, and preparation of RAID logs
• Support the identification and management of risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies within data center environments

Skills & Experience

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or working towards)
• Strong interest in data center and critical infrastructure projects
• Basic understanding of UPS, generators, LV electrical systems, and building services
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to travel to site and occasionally work out of hours
• A proactive, hands-on approach and desire to learn

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to mission-critical data center projects
• Structured development and mentoring from senior engineers
• Opportunities to gain NICEIC experience, commissioning exposure, and on-site leadership
• Optional involvement in small works installations and out-of-hours works
• Clear progression pathway within a growing data center engineering team

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wokingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English