Network Engineer / Network SME / Data Centre Engineer (Contract)Company: Experis Location: Salisbury (On-Site) Contract Length: 5 Days Rate: Market Rate - OpenOverviewExperis is looking for a highly skilled Network Engineer / Network SME / Infrastructure Engineer to support a data centre network refresh project.This is a short-term, hands-on contract ideal for an experienced engineer who can take full ownership of delivery, from network decommissioning and migration through to installation, configuration, and cabling.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver a full data centre network refresh / upgrade / migrationPerform network decommissioning of legacy infrastructureInstall, rack, and configure network switches (Juniper / enterprise switching)Carry out structured cabling installation (Cat6, copper, patching, termination)Support network deployment, implementation, and infrastructure roll-outEnsure delivery aligns with Statement of Work (SOW) and project scopeWork independently as a standalone engineer / field engineer / deployment engineerProvide clear updates to stakeholders and project contactsKey DeliverablesEnd-to-end network refresh completed within 5-day windowClean and structured decommissioning of existing network estateHigh-quality network installation, cabling, and configurationStable and operational data centre network environmentDocumentation and handover (where required)Required Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a:Network Engineer / Network SME / Infrastructure Engineer / Data Centre EngineerStrong hands-on experience delivering:Network refresh / migration / upgrade projectsOn-site deployments and installationsTechnical expertise in:Structured cabling (Cat5e / Cat6 / copper / patch panels / termination)Switch installation and configuration (Juniper preferred, Cisco also relevant)Experience working in:Data centre environments / server rooms / enterprise infrastructureAbility to:Work independently (solo delivery)Take full ownership of technical deliveryCommunicate clearly with stakeholdersDesirable SkillsBasic project delivery / project management exposureUnderstanding of procurementExperience working on short-term contracts / SOW-based deliveryBroader networking knowledge:VLANs, switching, LAN infrastructure, basic routingIdeal CandidateHands-on, practical deployment-focused engineerComfortable working as a lone engineer on-siteStrong background in field engineering / network installation / infrastructure roll-outReliable, proactive, and able to deliver under tight timelinesClear communicator with professional stakeholder engagementContract DetailsLocation: Salisbury (on-site required)Duration: 5 daysEngagement Type: Contract / Day RateStart: ASAP / ImmediateWhy Join This ProjectShort, high-impact network deployment contractIdeal for engineers between projects or seeking quick turnaround workOpportunity to support a data centre transformation / refreshPotential to build an ongoing relationship with Experis for future workNext StepsDue to project sensitivity, full technical details will be shared under NDA.JBRP1_UKTJ