Telecoms Engineer jobs in New Romney

Structured Cabling Engineer

Location: Kent (with travel across the South East and South West) Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 + company van Job Type: Permanent Industry: Telecoms

About the Role

Are you an experienced Structured Cabling Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a well-established provider of high-quality passive cabling and infrastructure solutions to hire a Structured Cabling Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, termination, testing and commissioning of copper and fibre structured cabling systems across a diverse range of client environments, playing a key part in delivering reliable, high-performance infrastructure solutions.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality telecoms and cabling solutions across UK projects, spanning corporate, industrial, healthcare, defence and data-centre environments throughout the South East and South West.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Termination: Install, terminate and test Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6A copper and fibre optic cabling systems to the highest standards across varied client sites.
• Containment Installation: Install and support cable containment systems including conduit, trunking, cable tray and basket in line with project specifications.
• Site Works & Surveys: Carry out site surveys, cable routing, patching and equipment installation, working as part of an experienced delivery team across offices, construction sites, manufacturing facilities and data centres.
• Testing, Commissioning & Fault-Finding: Test and commission structured cabling systems, diagnosing and resolving faults efficiently to minimise disruption to client operations.
• Documentation & Handover: Complete accurate job documentation, test results and handover records to ensure a clean, fully evidenced project close-out.
• Quality & Compliance: Work safely and in accordance with method statements, risk assessments and relevant structured cabling and industry standards at all times.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience as a Structured Cabling Engineer, with strong fibre optic and copper installation, termination and testing skills.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience with Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6A copper cabling and fibre optic systems, alongside solid containment experience across tray, basket, trunking and conduit.
• Project/Operational Scope: Solid general infrastructure background across varied site environments, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider delivery team.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to manage relationships professionally on client sites.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence, flexibility to travel and stay away overnight where projects require, and the Right to Work in the UK.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS or ECS card.

Desirable:

• Clearance: SC Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain it.
• Certifications: IPAF and PASMA certification; CNet/CNCI qualification or equivalent structured cabling accreditation.
• Sector Background: Prior experience working in defence, data-centre, manufacturing or healthcare environments, with knowledge of relevant security and cabling standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 per annum
• Benefits Package: Company van provided, pension scheme, and support for relevant training and certification.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Structured Cabling Engineer position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

About Technical Resources: Technical Resources are market leaders in Fire & Security and Telecoms recruitment.

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Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person