Site Engineer

About the Role

As Site Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and supporting the technical integrity of our data centre infrastructure. With a focus on maintenance-led responsibilities, you will ensure that all engineering systems operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and performance standards. You will work closely with site-based operations teams, contractors, and external service providers to uphold engineering standards and ensure consistent delivery across the campus. Collaboration and clear communication will be key as you contribute to a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. This role is suited to a hands-on engineering professional who brings practical expertise, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to infrastructure maintenance. You will be instrumental in supporting the day-to-day resilience of our data centre operations and enabling long-term infrastructure excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in applying engineering design frameworks across Global Switch’s delivery and maintenance functions, ensuring alignment with technical standards and operational goals.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation including specifications, risk assessments, and technical evaluations to support decision-making and audit readiness.

• Support the delivery team in reinforcing design assurance, compliance protocols, and engineering governance throughout project and maintenance activities.

• Provide technical input into infrastructure projects and maintenance programmes, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and risk management practices.

• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to review design outputs, validate technical assumptions, and support decisions across mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems.

• Support the integrity and resilience of electrical power supply systems, including medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, PDUs, and backup generators.

• Ensure maintenance and engineering activities comply with internal governance and external regulatory standards across all campuses.

• Work closely with the Principal Delivery Engineer, Engineering Manager, and campus leadership to embed engineering standards into maintenance routines, customer support, and infrastructure transitions.

About you

You’re a hands-on engineering professional with a passion for maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring operational excellence. With a strong foundation in mechanical or electrical systems, you thrive in mission-critical environments where reliability, safety, and compliance are paramount. You take pride in keeping complex engineering systems operating at peak performance, applying a methodical approach to maintenance, fault identification, risk management, and continuous improvement.

You’re comfortable working collaboratively with operations teams, contractors, consultants, and technical specialists, providing practical engineering expertise that supports both day-to-day maintenance activities and longer-term infrastructure projects. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you understand the importance of accurate documentation, governance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring engineering standards are consistently upheld. Above all, you are committed to maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence while supporting Global Switch's operational objectives and customer commitments.

Key Requirements

• Proven ability to support engineering frameworks that enable infrastructure maintenance and technical assurance.

• Contributes to governance improvements and operational efficiency by aligning engineering practices with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Experienced in preparing technical documentation and evidence to support internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and compliance.

• Strong understanding of engineering planning, maintenance documentation, and governance systems.

• Skilled in maintaining technical procedures, audit trails, and compliance records.

• Knowledge of engineering governance and regulatory compliance frameworks across jurisdictions.

• Experienced in supporting audits and promoting a culture of technical discipline.

About Global Switch

You might not know it, but you use a data centre like Global Switch every day. Whether you're browsing the web, streaming, playing a game, or simply making a purchase, you are relying on data centres around the world. Global Switch is a trusted name in the industry, with over 20 years of experience and a commitment to long-term partnerships and sustainability.

We value excellence and teamwork, and we always strive to deliver the best customer service and satisfaction. We are a team of skilled and passionate professionals, proud of who we are and what we do. Joining us means becoming part of a team that values learning and growth.

As an equal-opportunity employer, Global Switch is committed to providing a working culture that values diversity and inclusion and is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process and working environment.