Role Overview: The Senior Data Cabling Engineer will play a crucial role in the installation, termination, and fault finding of data cabling across various sites in Southampton. This position involves supervising a team of data engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work, and maintaining excellent customer service standards. The Senior Data Cabling Engineer will collaborate closely with Project Managers, delivering toolbox talks, conducting point-of-work risk assessments, and managing day-to-day operations on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
Installation & Termination:
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Perform cable pulling, laying, and associated testing for both copper and fibre optic cabling, including fault finding and proactive resolution.
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Install, test, and terminate CAT6/CAT6a copper and fibre optic cabling, wireless access points, and associated containment.
Project Collaboration:
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Work alongside Project Managers to ensure adherence to project deadlines.
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Read and interpret construction drawings to translate into practical work.
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Report progress, site delays, and issues to the Project Manager.
Team Supervision:
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Supervise data engineers on-site, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to safety standards.
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Conduct toolbox talks and point-of-work risk assessments to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
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Attend site briefings and relay key information and messages to the team.
Containment Installation:
- Install containment systems including steel wire cable basket, metal conduit, plastic conduit, and plastic trunking.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all works are carried out according to job sheet specifications and company expectations.
Adaptability:
- Adapt to additional duties as required, within the individual's capabilities and consistent with the role's responsibilities.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Proven experience in data cabling installation and termination, particularly with CAT6/CAT6a and fibre optic cables.
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Strong fault-finding skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
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Experience in supervising and managing teams on-site.
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Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Proficient in conducting risk assessments and toolbox talks.
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Knowledge of containment installation techniques.
Personal Attributes:
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Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
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Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work.
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Strong leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and manage a team.
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Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain positive client relationships.
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Adaptable and flexible to changing project requirements and duties.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Chance to work on diverse and exciting projects.
If you are a skilled Data Cabling Engineer with a passion for excellence and a desire to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £29,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Free parking
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Overtime