Principal Hardware EngineerOverview Senior hands-on role responsible for the physical delivery and lifecycle management of infrastructure across data centres, build labs, and office environments. This role combines deep technical expertise with on-site leadership, risk ownership, and responsibility for engineering standards in critical environments.Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure DeliveryLead and execute physical build, installation, relocation, and decommissioning of servers, storage, and network hardwareOwn rack layouts, structured cabling, patching, labelling, and cable management standardsCoordinate power, cooling, and space planning with facilities and design teamsOversee logistics, manual handling, and on-site hardware movementsRisk, Safety and ChangeProduce and maintain RAMS for engineering activitiesIdentify operational risks and implement mitigationsOperate within formal Change Management processes, including CAB participation for data centre worksEnforce health and safety standards on siteDocumentation and ComplianceMaintain accurate asset records and site documentationSupport audits and compliance requirements including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSSProject SupportWork with project managers, architects, and third parties to deliver infrastructure projectsProvide technical input for data centre migrations, expansions, and refresh cyclesExperience and Skills RequiredExperience5+ years in data centre operations or infrastructure engineeringStrong knowledge of com