Principal Specialist Network Design

Salary: £37,000 - 77,000 per year

Requirements

• Completed technical studies or training as an IT specialist with a focus on passive network connectivity and system integration, or a comparable qualification
• Minimum of 6 years of management and hands-on experience in the data center or telecommunications passive infrastructure environment
• Experience with the design, installation, and commissioning of passive assets such as duct, fibre, CAR, CMMR, and structured cabling
• Proficiency in Visio, AutoCad, CRM, or other design platforms
• Management and budget experience
• Ability to combine business requirements and best practices to architect a cost-effective, resilient infrastructure solution
• Strong decision-making skills, assertiveness, and inspirational leadership
• Knowledge of planning and project management concepts, including how to establish, organize, and run meetings and working groups
• Ability to take comprehensive notes and communicate project, task, and status updates clearly in writing and verbally
• Experience developing and executing strategic policies, including selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results

Responsibilities

• Lead the centralized ownership, harmonization, and end-to-end service delivery of Network Reference Designs for the EMEA region in alignment with Global Reference Design standards
• Oversee the development of foundational communications infrastructure architectural documentation for EMEA data center new construction projects
• Coordinate closely with design and construction managers, sales and commercial teams, client fit-out groups, and external consultants
• Ensure local, regional, and global codes and standards are consistently applied to designs and design specifications
• Minimize lead times and costs while delivering a high-quality client experience
• Provide accountability for network design projects across EMEA in line with GRD, OPR, and design standards
• Undertake network due diligence for new GDC sites, including defining providers and budgets
• Oversee the provisioning of telecommunications services for new site services, modifications, and upgrades across EMEA
• Ensure builds meet product, IT, client, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and refine documentation, policies, procedures, and methodologies in alignment with the service ownership blueprint
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evolve site infrastructure and improve cost, lead time, and client service outcomes
• Define specifications for products and services used for structured cabling and passive infrastructure
• Use Visio, Bluebeam, or Bim360 models to produce infrastructure design and build plans
• Identify, harmonize, and centralize as-built documentation with the wider GDC team
• Plan, organize, supervise, and direct IT infrastructure projects and activities across EMEA

Technologies

• AI
• Architect
• CRM
• Network

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We are a global data center provider operating over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We combine local-to-global data center expertise with an AI-ready connected platform to help our clients scale their digital businesses seamlessly anywhere and anytime. This is a hybrid role with remote working flexibility, occasional onsite visits to our EMEA data center locations, and travel of up to 35%. We are committed to an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing global team.

last updated 35 week of 2026