Structured Cabling Engineer
Posted Today by Digital Waffle
£220 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Birmingham, West Midlands
Summary: The role of Structured Cabling Engineer involves the installation and maintenance of structured data cabling systems in various commercial environments within the West Midlands. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in data cabling, network installations, and telecoms, with an emphasis on practical experience and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The position offers immediate start opportunities for skilled professionals in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation of structured data cabling systems in commercial environments
- Termination and installation of Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cabling
- Fibre optic cabling including pulling, terminating, and testing (splicing advantageous)
- Installation and dressing of data cabinets, racks, patch panels, and containment systems
- Testing, labelling, and fault finding using Fluke or equivalent testers
- Working from technical drawings, schematics, and site specifications
- Working on offices, education buildings, laboratories, warehouses, and data centre projects
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a data cabling engineer or structured cabling engineer
- Strong background in network cabling, telecoms, and low-voltage installations
- Valid CSCS card or ECS card
- Own data cabling tools, testers, and full PPE
- Ability to work independently and as part of a site team
- Good understanding of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA)
- Desirable: IPAF and/or PASMA certification
- Desirable: Fibre splicing experience
- Desirable: Commercial, industrial, or data centre cabling experience
Salary (Rate): £220 per day
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
£220 per day | Contract | Immediate Start
We are currently recruiting experienced data cabling engineers and structured cabling engineers for ongoing contract work in West Midlands. This role suits skilled data cablers, network cabling engineers, and telecoms engineers with strong commercial installation experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation of structured data cabling systems in commercial environments
- Termination and installation of Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cabling
- Fibre optic cabling including pulling, terminating, and testing (splicing advantageous)
- Installation and dressing of data cabinets, racks, patch panels, and containment systems
- Testing, labelling, and fault finding using Fluke or equivalent testers
- Working from technical drawings, schematics, and site specifications
- Working on offices, education buildings, laboratories, warehouses, and data centre projects
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a data cabling engineer or structured cabling engineer
- Strong background in network cabling, telecoms, and low-voltage installations
- Valid CSCS card or ECS card
- Own data cabling tools, testers, and full PPE
- Ability to work independently and as part of a site team
- Good understanding of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA)
Desirable (Not Essential)
- IPAF and/or PASMA certification
- Fibre splicing experience
- Commercial, industrial, or data centre cabling experience
Job Details
Location: West Midlands
Rate: £220 per day
Contract type: Contract / Freelance / CIS / LTD
Hours: 8-9 hours per day
Duration: Ongoing / long-term work available
Start date: Immediate
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Please send your CV or data cabling work history along with contact details.