Data Cabling Engineer
Leatherhead, Surrey (Regional & National Travel)
£35,000 – £40,000 per annum + Overtime + Benefits
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Data Cabling Engineer to join a growing structured cabling and network infrastructure specialist based in Leatherhead, Surrey.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with strong copper and fibre experience to work on a wide range of projects across the UK, including commercial buildings, data centres, retail environments, and enterprise networks.
The successful candidate will be a well-rounded structured cabling professional capable of delivering full end-to-end installations, from containment and cabling through to termination, testing, and commissioning.
The role will involve regional and national project work, therefore flexibility to travel and stay away when required is essential. All travel, accommodation, and expenses for distant sites will be fully covered.
Key Responsibilities
Installation of structured cabling systems including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and Cat7.
Installation and termination of fibre optic cabling including multi-mode and single-mode.
Testing and certification of copper and fibre networks using industry-standard equipment.
Installation of containment systems including trunking, tray, basket, conduit, and ladder rack.
Installation and dressing of cables within data cabinets and communications rooms.
Labelling, documentation, and reporting of completed installations.
Working from technical drawings, schematics, and network designs.
Supporting the delivery of projects across commercial, enterprise, and data centre environments.
Working both independently and as part of a team to deliver projects to a high standard.
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations and industry standards.
Essential Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in structured cabling installation.
Strong experience with both copper and fibre optic network infrastructure.
Experience installing and terminating Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6a structured cabling systems.
Experience with fibre optic splicing, termination, and testing.
ECS Card (essential).
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and network schematics.
Experience working across commercial or data centre environments.
Ability to work independently or within a project team.
Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required.
Desirable Certifications
* Fibre optic certification (e.g., CNCI / CFOT / FOA or equivalent)
* IPAF
* PASMA
* SSSTS / Site Safety certification
* Manufacturer installation accreditations
What’s on Offer
* Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
* Overtime opportunities
* Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (depending on experience)
* All travel and accommodation expenses covered
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Opportunity to work on large-scale UK infrastructure and network projects
* Long-term career progression within a growing organisation
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded structured cabling engineer with strong experience across copper and fibre installations, who takes pride in delivering high-quality infrastructure deployments.
You will be comfortable working in dynamic project environments, capable of managing your own workload on smaller installs while also collaborating with larger project teams on national deployments.
If you are an experienced Data Cabling Engineer looking to join a company delivering cutting-edge network infrastructure projects across the UK, we would love to hear from you