ICT design Consultant

Telecommunications Design Consultant

Location: London

Rate: Up to 300/day

Contract Type: Inside IR35

Key Skills & Experience Required

• 5+ years in Telecommunications/ICT design
• 5+ years ICT Consultancy in Corporate Environments
• 5+ years Technical documentation writing

Role Overview

The Cabling Infrastructure Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing ICT solutions and physical infrastructure, including telecommunications rooms and spaces. This role blends expertise in telecommunications, networking, and information systems to produce technical design documentation throughout the project lifecyclefrom initial design through to closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop ICT infrastructure solutions including network systems
• Create detailed technical specifications and drawings
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies
• Develop network topology and architecture designs
• Configure and optimize communication systems and networks
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide guidance
• Produce documentation for implementation and maintenance
• Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies

Core Technical Knowledge

Infrastructure Design

• Structured cabling systems
• Telecommunications rooms/spaces
• Pathways and spaces
• Grounding and bonding
• Firestopping systems
• Network architecture
• Data center design
• Audio/visual systems
• Security systems design

Codes & Standards

• ANSI/TIA
• ISO/IEC
• NEC (National Electrical Code)
• Local building codes
• IEEE
• BICSI standards and manuals

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Network infrastructure design
• Technical writing and documentation

Specialized Knowledge

• Copper cabling systems
• Fiber optic systems
• Wireless systems
• DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)
• Smart building technologies
• IoT infrastructure

Business Context

Team & Projects

• Part of Corporate Infrastructure Services under Cabling Infrastructure Technology (CIT)
• Designs and governs ICT physical infrastructure for global facilities
• This role is a backfill for a Leave of Absence
• Provides technical support to CIT, especially in developing documentation like:
• Basis of Design (BOD)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Technical Bulletins
• These documents support Low Voltage Contractors (LVC), Design Consultants (DC), and stakeholders for Day 1 & Day 2 builds

Candidate Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• BICSI RCDD certification or equivalent
• 5+ years of telecommunications design experience prior to certification
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA/ISO & EN standards

Experience Requirements

• ICT consultancy in corporate environments
• Technical and construction documentation
• Project management
• Cost estimation and budgeting
• Site surveys and assessments

Top 3 Must-Have Skills (Ranked)

• 5+ years in Telecommunications/ICT design
• 5+ years in ICT Consultancy in Corporate Environment
• 5+ years in Technical documentation writing

If you are interested please apply or send your CV to luke.sandilands@cpl.com