Junior Engineer in Wokingham

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