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.

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

Duties

• 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.