ICT/Telecoms Engineering Lead - Data Center Concept Development

About the role

The Concept Development team works with customers at concept stage to define how their data centers will be powered, cooled and delivered, integrating master planning, offsite manufacturing, cost modelling, BIM and commissioning strategy from the outset. Clear is looking for an ICT/Telecoms Engineering Lead to develop, design and govern the ICT/telecoms platform behind its global data center delivery strategy, acting as technical authority for structured cabling and network infrastructure. The role covers meet-me rooms, telecom entry and riser routes, structured cabling, fibre backbones and network monitoring systems, and is remote with global travel.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design delivery, workshops and design reviews, developing standardised ICT/telecoms architectures and connectivity topologies (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1) for hyperscale, AI, enterprise and colocation data centers
• Lead ICT input on feasibility studies, customer engagements and project pursuits, and develop connectivity and capacity models for master planning and AI/high-density workloads
• Design ICT/telecoms solutions for prefabricated, industrialised delivery (pre-terminated cabling, modular meet-me room assemblies, containerised network infrastructure) and drive DfMA adoption
• Act as ICT/telecoms authority on complex engineering challenges, supporting design reviews, root cause investigations and commissioning and reliability programmes
• Own ICT/telecoms design standards and specifications and champion innovation in network resilience, fibre technologies and digitalisation

Required profile

• SME-level ICT/telecoms engineering knowledge across structured cabling, fibre backbones, meet-me room design and carrier/telecom entry infrastructure
• 5-10 years' relevant experience, with a higher degree in ICT, Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering; Chartered status preferred
• Proven track record leading concept engineering, feasibility studies and customer engagements in hyperscale/AI data centers
• Experience with modularisation, DfMA and operational readiness

Required skills

• Network and communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet) and integration with BMS/EPMS/monitoring systems
• Control and monitoring systems (EPMS/SCADA/network management platforms), commissioning and testing compliance
• Proficiency in network design and modelling tools, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and Excel