Data Comms Engineer/ Data Cable Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago
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City of London, London, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Cybersecurity
The Role
Installs, terminates, tests, surveys, and troubleshoots structured data cabling systems, including Cat 5/6 and fibre, containment, racks, cabinets, and fire stopping. Reads CAD drawings and works to project schedules across healthcare, education, and construction sites. Requires field engineering experience, tester proficiency, health and safety awareness, teamwork, communication, and flexibility for night and weekend work.
Summary Generated by Built In

We’re looking for an experienced Data Cabling Engineer/ Senior Data Comms Engineer with network cable installation experience to support our Helathcare & Education Account. This is a perfect opportunity for someone to join a closely neat team who are ready to welcome someone with new ideas and experiences. The role will primarily be based in client's site in and around London. Experienced engineers will be responsible for carrying out surveys, data cable installs including CMS - racks & cabinets, and fire stopping. They should also be comfortable working across a construction environment. There is a potential for growth and an opportunity to earn more depending on performance after the initial 6 months.


Key Responsibilities
  • Supervisory skills and experience (desirable)
  • Data cable and containment systems installation
  • Reading and interpreting CAD drawings, technical designs, and work to programme schedules



Requirements
  • A background in structured cabling
  • A minimum of 2 years of field engineering experience in both Cat 5/5e/6/6a & fibre installation, terminating and testing
  • Experience in containment, racks, and cabinets
  • Some experience in fire stopping ceiling and wall penetrations 
  • Knowledge & experience setting up and using Lantek III or Fluke DSX 5000 testers
  • Be able to work as part of a team and independently
  • Highly motivated
  • Good communicator
  • Carrying out surveys, data cable installs including racks & cabinets, fault finding, general health & safety
  • Be flexible to work nights and weekends
  • Should be willing to be DBS/Security checked
  • ECS card

  



Benefits
  • 20 Days Paid Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Overtime Rates
  • Night Shift Allowance 
  • Company Sick pay ​
  • Company Pension
  • Company uniform, PPE & tools provided
  • Company Phone​
  • On & off the job training


Skills Required

  • Minimum 2 years of field engineering experience
  • Structured cabling experience
  • Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 6a installation, termination, and testing experience
  • Fibre installation, termination, and testing experience
  • Experience with containment, racks, and cabinets
  • Experience with fire stopping for ceiling and wall penetrations
  • Knowledge and experience using Lantek III or Fluke DSX 5000 testers
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong motivation and communication skills
  • Ability to conduct surveys, fault finding, installations, and health and safety activities
  • Flexibility to work nights and weekends
  • Willingness to undergo DBS and security checks
  • ECS card
  • Supervisory skills and experience
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The Company
131 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Installation Technology Limited is a UK-based provider of communications and technology infrastructure services. It designs, installs, tests, manages, and maintains fixed and wireless networks, data centres, fibre-optic and structured cabling, 4G/5G systems, access control, cybersecurity, electrical systems, and digital engineering solutions. The company supports mission-critical environments across transport, healthcare, education, and other commercial sectors, with round-the-clock field and managed services.

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