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We are looking for a Principal Network Design Consultant to join our Technology Consulting Team based in the Digital Services Portfolio. We provide a broad range of consultancy services, namely strategy, design, assurance and advisory.
The Role Will Involve
* Leading network design projects.
* Capturing, developing and interpreting client requirements and translating them into appropriate inputs to the network design process.
* Network design development (from concept through to construction).
* Reviewing and approving network designs.
* On‑site monitoring and witness testing of network deployments.
* Developing Arup’s knowledge, skills and experience in data networking, including mentoring and developing other colleagues.
* Contributing to scoping works and fee proposals for network design projects.
* Checking and approving work in accordance with quality management systems.
Projects will be in the UK and abroad. The candidate should be willing to travel abroad when needed; extended periods away are not required.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake BPSS clearance; candidates meeting eligibility for SC clearance are preferred.
We Are Looking For People Who Can Demonstrate
* Expertise in network design and the integration of networks within the built environment.
* Experience across a range of sectors including Transport, Property, Science, Technology, Healthcare and Sport.
* A working knowledge or experience of some or all of the following:
o Switching and routing within the enterprise space.
o Industrial Ethernet / networking within rail or office plant environments.
o How Ethernet / wired networks interact / interoperate with cabling systems and other networking aligned technologies such as 802.11 wireless, Zigbee, LoRa, PON etc.
o Current offerings within the data network space and how they can be applied to network deployments.
o Understanding of manufacturers of networking equipment and their applicability to various deployments.
o Network loads / interactions of systems such as CCTV, BMS, VMs, etc. with network infrastructures.
o Wide Area technologies such as MPLS, LES, Dark Fibre.
o Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, Load Balancers.
o IP Telephony/VOIP, Radio over IP.
* An understanding/appreciation of network security and a holistic approach to cyber security across the built environment.
* Experience of installation and commissioning on‑site.
* Ability to develop/review witness/compliance testing process and procedures and undertake necessary witness tests/acceptance processes.
* Excellent report writing skills in both technical and non‑technical language, including preparation of easy‑to‑understand system diagrams and schematics.
* Ability to self‑check own work and the work of others.
* Knowledge of the buildings contract process and its impact on technology specifications and contracting.
Your technical skills and knowledge will be comprehensive and should allow you to comfortably advise our clients and develop design strategies with our internal teams.
You will be capable of working on several projects at the same time and have the ability to prioritise activities for yourself and others.
You shall have appropriate industry qualifications; a degree or professional qualification is not essential.
While not a hands‑on role, practical experience in the installation / operation / maintenance of appropriate network equipment and infrastructure would be beneficial.
What We Offer You
Arup cares about each member’s success, so we can grow together. You will have an environment that gives you freedom to design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, and opportunities to learn and share knowledge openly.
Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid, hospital gap cover, a provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit our application process page. Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Contact Marek Mazurowski (marek.mazurowski@arup.com) for any assistance or reasonable adjustments required during your application.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
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