Job Description

Posted 3 weeks ago

Network Engineer
£550-£570 per day | Inside IR35
Initial 6-Month Contract
Remote with European travel (expenses covered)

We're recruiting for a Network Engineer to support a major datacentre build for a leading IT services provider; you'll be responsible for installing, commissioning, and validating network infrastructure to ensure deployments are delivered to specification and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities:

Interpret network architecture diagrams to support deployment and validation
Validate cabling plans and physical connectivity against design documentation
Install, rack, cable, and patch switches, routers, and optics
Ensure deployment readiness through accurate and up-to-date documentation
Coordinate with engineers, vendors, and logistics teams to support deployment and scaling activities

Requirements:

2+ years' experience in datacentre network deployment or field engineering
Strong hands-on experience with racking/stacking, structured cabling, and network troubleshooting in large-scale or high-performance environments
Familiarity with enterprise network hardware (e.g., Nokia, Arista)
Understanding of fibre/ethernet optics and structured patching standards
Ability to interpret network designs, BOMs, and rack layouts to produce accurate implementation documentation
Willingness to travel across EuropeECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy