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Data Engineer (Structured Cabling)

NG Bailey
London
5 days ago
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Overview

Data Cabling Engineer – Permanent, London with travel to client sites.


Responsibilities

We are looking for a Data Engineer (Structured Cabling) to join our expanding team. In this role, you will take the lead in conducting surveys, installing copper and fibre cabling, containment, termination, testing, labelling and documentation for structured cabling systems and related technologies (such as Wi-Fi Access Points and Smart Hands services, including racking, stacking equipment, and comms cab remediations). You will primarily work alongside our Assistant Data Engineers and Apprentices in pairs and as a part of a wider team national team.


Some of the key deliverables will include:



  • Demonstrate appropriate Health and Safety leadership to ensure that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout any activities carried out
  • Ensuring adherence to all NG Bailey's policies, processes and procedures
  • Ensuring under direction, all works comply with NG Bailey IT Services (ITS)Company standards and to meet and exceed client expectations, as well as the requirements to meet/exceed international standards and manufacturers installation guideline systems
  • Providing leadership for the Trainee's, Assistant Data Engineers and Apprentices and to maximise the potential of the team and the individuals within.
  • Ensuring material control and maintain records of deliveries and project stock.
  • Ensuring provision of timely and accurate internal and customer project reporting (timesheets, mileage returns, daily reports, completion certificates)
  • Monitoring the quality and productivity against programme and maintain daily site records and reports.
  • Always maintaining positive relationships with the customer through efficient delivery of projects with a view to optimising future opportunities and profitability.
  • Ensuring design and installation meets internal and client specifications and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:



  • Previous installation experience of Structured Cabling Systems
  • Proven knowledge of Voice Cabling Systems
  • Fully conversant with the setup and operation of Fluke Analysers
  • Ability to locate and rectify faults on structured cabling systems and standalone Voice Systems
  • Ability to work from construction drawings
  • Able to work alone and as part of a team
  • Able to use initiative and applying a forward-thinking mind set
  • Demonstrate the ability to interface with customers with a professional and informative approach
  • Willing to travel and be flexible to meet the needs of our customers

Compliance

Please note that we also require the following:



  • Security Clearance (will be conducted by NG Bailey vetting team when onboarding)
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

It would be ideal if you had any of the following:



  • Health and Safety Training such as First Aid at Work
  • UKATA (CAT A) Asbestos Awareness
  • ECS/ CSCS Card
  • Manual Handling
  • Working at Height
  • IOSH Working Safely
  • IPAF
  • Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) Accreditation

Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
  • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
  • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
  • Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes

Next Steps

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.


We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.


About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.


Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.


Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.


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