Field Engineer

Field Engineer / Electrician Type: Long-term rolling contract Location: Bristol, London or Northeast (1 vacancy for each location available) Daily rate: £300-£350 per day, paid weekly in arrears About The Role: We are currently seeking experienced Field Engineers in the Bristol / London / North East areas to support critical infrastructure projects across high-profile data centre and telecommunications environments. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong electrical background and proven experience working within live data centres and exchange environments. You’ll play a key role in delivering infrastructure installations, power works, and network hardware deployments while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Key Responsibilities * Rack installation and deployment activities * Infrastructure installation including cable tray, conduit, and containment systems * DC power installation up to 95mm CSA cable, including use of appropriate tooling * Minor AC installation works including commando sockets * Router and server installation within live environments * Cat6 and fibre installation activities * Basic router and switch commissioning * Conducting power surveys to assess load and capacity requirements * Supporting transmission testing activities where required (BERT, RFC, Y.1564 desirable) * Working within operational data centre and telecoms environments while adhering to strict safety procedures Essential Experience & Skills * Strong background working within data centres and critical environments * Previous experience within VMO2 Data Centres and BT Exchanges highly desirable * Good understanding of DC power systems and structured cabling * Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project delivery team * Strong awareness of health & safety and electrical compliance standards Required Certifications * Gold Card standard electrical qualifications * Level 3 Test & Inspect qualification * TEL001 DC Electrical Safety * Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) * Manual Handling * Ladder Safety * Asbestos Awareness * BPSS eligibility (to be processed upon successful acceptance) Desirable Experience * Transmission testing experience including BERT, RFC, and Y.1564 * Previous work within telecoms exchange environments * Experience supporting critical network infrastructure deployments