Job Description
📍 Location: UK-wide (occasional overseas travel) HQ is Bromsgrove but role can be from elsewhere
🔐 UKSV Security Clearance Required
🕒 Full Time | Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a Security Cleared Structured Cabling Design / Infrastructure Architect with a strong focus on designing and documenting complex cabling solutions that underpin enterprise network deployments. This is a client-facing role that requires a proactive, technically astute professional able to translate customer requirements into scalable, standards-compliant cabling infrastructure solutions.
This role spans diverse environments — from small-scale tactical deployments to large new-build projects in demanding settings, including manufacturing facilities — and requires adherence to MOD, industry, and company-specific standards to include JSP 453-Defence Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Installation Standard, JSP 440 – The Defence Manual of Security and SDIP-29: 2006 – Facility Design Criteria and Installation of Equipment for the Processing of Classified Equipment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead client-facing meetings to understand, shape, and document detailed cabling requirements.
* Conduct on-site surveys with clients, suppliers, and contractors across the UK and occasionally overseas.
* Develop comprehensive Cabling Specification Documents that guide supplier installation and ensure compliance with Customer, MOD (as applicable), and Industry best practices.
* Provide proactive oversight and technical support for nationwide cabling and infrastructure deployments.
* Perform on going and post-installation QA checks and lead technical sign-off activities for production handover.
About You
You are an experienced infrastructure architect with:
* Proven expertise in structured cabling design for enterprise networks.
* Strong working knowledge of MOD/industry standards and best practices.
* Exceptional documentation and stakeholder management skills.
* Willingness and ability to travel as needed (UK-wide, some overseas).
* UKSV security clearance (mandatory – current or can be applied for).
Desirable Skills/Experience
* Experience working in complex, secure, or manufacturing environments.
* Familiarity with structured cabling products, standards (e.g., TIA/EIA), and testing protocols.
* Prior experience collaborating with building contractors and technical suppliers.
What We Offer
* A dynamic and varied role in a high-performing, collaborative team.
* Opportunities to work on strategic, large-scale UK and international projects.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Ongoing professional development and support.