Principal Delivery Engineer

Job Description

About The Role:

The Principal Delivery Engineer is the liaison between the Delivery team, inclusive of the Engineering team based in the corporate office in London, and the Paris data centre campus teams. As a Principal Delivery Engineer you will provide oversight and coordination of projects from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion and handover, ensuring they meet all technical standards, and assisting the rest of the team to ensure they are within budget and on schedule. This position offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with internal parties as well as consultants and contractors, seeing projects through to real world installation and picking up numerous skills along the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budget, and schedule, to meet objectives effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure project compliance with industry standards, quality requirements and government / local authority regulations.
• Play a leading role in the delivery of the project and the overall design and assist the consultants in achieving cost effective and resilient designs.
• Provide technical support and guidance across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Conduct project reviews and create detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication across project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and addressing any issues promptly.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within projects.

About You:

As a dynamic and proactive individual, you possess strong analytical and project management skills. Your ability to navigate complex technical challenges, combined with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, sets you apart. You are committed to achieving outstanding results and are able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Your passion for technology and innovation drives you to continuously learn and grow within the field.

Key Requirements:

• Excellent technical knowledge of data centre systems, whether mechanical or electrical you must have a good grasp of both disciplines and some knowledge of CSA disciplines.
• Strong experience in reviewing consultant design and contractor construction documentation to ensure compliance with the design briefs.
• In-depth understanding of Uptime Institute’s Tier requirements.
• Experience in reviewing or producing tender documentation for data centre projects.
• Experience in project commissioning is preferable but not essential.

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.