Electrical Installation Engineer - Fully qualified Electrician with Gold Card

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company® shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

We are looking for a hands‑on Electrical Installation Engineer to join our installation projects team. You’ll be a fully qualified electrician or have completed a formal electrical apprenticeship and hold a Gold Card, with solid experience working in live, safety‑critical environments. If you’re currently working in industrial, manufacturing, rail, utilities, construction, facilities, or other infrastructure‑led environments and are looking to move into the data centre industry, this is a fantastic opportunity. Data centres are one of the fastest‑growing global industries, offering long‑term stability, cutting‑edge technology, and clear career progression. You’ll join a proactive, collaborative team where strong electrical fundamentals, safety‑first thinking, and a willingness to learn are valued just as highly as direct data centre experience.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Project Supervisor, carry out electrical installation activities in line with schedules set by the Suite Build Project Manager.
• Install customer and infrastructure components including:
• Cage systems and mesh
• Commando sockets and distribution boards
• Fibre tray systems and ladder rack
• Cabinets and containment systems
• Infrastructure installations to include:
• Whalebone cable management
• Fibre tray systems
• Carrier ladder rack
• AC/DC power
• Security trays
• Cage mesh and associated containment

Communication

• Build strong working relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in live operational environments.
• Represent the business positively when working within customer suites and shared technical spaces.

Technical

• Support the engineering and operations teams with infrastructure‑related issues.
• Contribute to the review and development of technical facility standards relating to suite build and installation activities.
• Apply best practice from previous industries (e.g. industrial, manufacturing, utilities) to improve installation quality and reliability.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Maintain full compliance with all EHS policies and procedures.
• Work safely within permit‑to‑work systems and controlled environments.
• Support the Technical Manager in the development and improvement of safe systems of work.
• Champion a strong safety culture at all times.

Quality

• Install and work to best practice standards consistently.
• Ensure all operational and technical procedures within the Quality Management System are strictly followed.
• Escalate quality or compliance concerns appropriately to the UK Facilities Manager.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full, formal electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience working in safety‑critical or regulated environments.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and comfortable learning new systems and environments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• ECS Gold Card.

Desired

• Basic PC literacy and confidence using digital systems.
• 18th Edition and test & inspection qualifications.
• Previous data centre experience (advantageous but not required).

Why this role suits transitional engineers:

If you’re an electrician who enjoys structured environments, high standards, and working on critical infrastructure, the data centre industry offers a natural and rewarding next step — with excellent long‑term prospects and skills that continue to grow in demand.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.