Structured Cabling Data Engineer

NG Bailey IT Services
Plymouth
2 months ago
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Summary

NG Bailey IT Services is currently recruiting a Structured Cabling Data Engineer / Managed Services Engineer who will be responsible for the installation and fault finding of Structured and Voice Cabling systems delivered within NG Bailey’s client Service Level Agreements (SLA). The Data Engineer will have experience in the installation and fault finding of Structured and Voice Cabling systems and preferably hold the CNCI (Certified Network Cable Installer) qualification. You will be responsible for responding to any managed service contract break‑fix requests as per the contract SLA’s. It will be desirable to have experience as a service engineer of Electronic IP Security Systems. This position is working across military sites, therefore Security Clearance is required and is a condition of employment. NG Bailey will support with this application if you are eligible.

Key Deliverables
  • Cost / stock awareness – ensure material control and maintain records of deliveries and project stock.
  • Weekly reviews – provide timely and accurate internal and customer project reporting (timesheets, mileage returns, daily reports, completion certificates).
  • Technical – ensure service and project installations meet internal and client specifications and statutory requirements.
  • Completing red‑line drawings (desirable).
  • Electrical experience (desirable).
  • Willingness to be part of an on‑call rota.
  • Willingness to travel and work away from home location in the UK and overseas.
  • Willingness to undergo security clearance – mandatory.
What we are looking for
  • Knowledge of MoD standards.
  • Experience working at live customer sites.
  • Experience of the installation of Structured and Voice Cabling Systems.
  • Full competence in setting up and operating Fluke analysers.
  • Ability to locate and rectify faults on structured cabling systems.
  • Ability to work from construction drawings.
  • Demonstrated ability to interface with customers in a professional and informative manner.
Qualifications Required
  • Driving Licence (E).
  • Security Clearance (A).
  • UKATA (CAT A) Asbestos Awareness (A).
  • CSCS/ECS Card in appropriate trade (A).
  • Manual Handling (A).
  • Working at Height (A).
  • Working on Ladders/Stepladders (A).
  • IOSH Working Safely (A).
  • PASMA/IPAF (A).
  • Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) Accreditation (A).
Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

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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