JOB TITLE: SENIOR DATA CABLING ENGINEER

Location: Southampton
Reports to: Project Manager
Company: Sceptre Networking
Wage: Dependant on experience and overtime / hours worked weekly.
Company Overview: Sceptre Networking is a leading provider of network solutions, experiencing consistent growth due to our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Data Cabling Engineer to join our dynamic team in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects and help shape the future of our networking services.
Role Overview: The Senior Data Cabling Engineer will play a crucial role in the installation, termination, and fault finding of data cabling across various sites in Southampton. This position involves supervising a team of data engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work, and maintaining excellent customer service standards. The Senior Data Cabling Engineer will collaborate closely with Project Managers, delivering toolbox talks, conducting point-of-work risk assessments, and managing day-to-day operations on-site.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Proven experience in data cabling installation and termination, particularly with CAT6/CAT6a and fibre optic cables.
• Strong fault-finding skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in supervising and managing teams on-site.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in conducting risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Knowledge of containment installation techniques.

• Installation & Termination:
• Perform cable pulling, laying, and associated testing for both copper and fibre optic cabling, including fault finding and proactive resolution.
• Install, test, and terminate CAT6/CAT6a copper and fibre optic cabling, wireless access points, and associated containment.
• Project Collaboration:
• Work alongside Project Managers to ensure adherence to project deadlines.
• Read and interpret construction drawings to translate into practical work.
• Report progress, site delays, and issues to the Project Manager.
• Team Supervision:
• Supervise data engineers on-site, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct toolbox talks and point-of-work risk assessments to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Attend site briefings and relay key information and messages to the team.
• Containment Installation:
• Install containment systems including steel wire cable basket, metal conduit, plastic conduit, and plastic trunking.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure all works are carried out according to job sheet specifications and company expectations.
• Adaptability:
• Adapt to additional duties as required, within the individual’s capabilities and consistent with the role’s responsibilities.