Senior ICT Consultant - Data Centre and ICT Cabling Infrastructure

at  Arup

Job Title – Senior ICT Consultant (Data Centre and ICT Cabling Infrastructure)
Location: London / Birmingham / Manchester

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Senior Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Consultant to join our Digital Technology Consulting team, which is based within the Arup Digital Services Portfolio. It is a position suitable for someone who is already a consultant or has worked in a pre-sales technical design support or service provider/operator environment.
We are looking for a passionate person with an in depth knowledge and background in ICT facilities and cabling infrastructure, cabling technologies and the cabling industry. We are looking for someone with strong social skills, who can work with (and supervise) other members of staff. As a technical specialist on projects, you will take a lead role in the delivery of projects and the interface with clients.

The role will involve:

• Comprehension, capturing and developing client ICT infrastructure requirements.
• ICT infrastructure design development (from concept through to construction).
• Overseeing and supervising the tasks of more junior staff on projects.
• Checking others work in accordance with quality management systems.
• On-site monitoring and witness testing of ICT infrastructure installations.
• Contributing to scope documents and fee proposals for new ICT infrastructure projects.
• Developing more junior members in the team and enhancing the appreciation of ICT standards across multi-disciplinary teams in Arup

Projects will be in the UK and abroad. The candidate will be willing to travel when needed; however, this role does not require extended periods away.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We’re looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

We are looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Delivery of ICT infrastructure design projects across a range of sectors specifically data centres. Experience in the property, transport, social infrastructure sectors would be beneficial.
• In depth knowledge and track record of working in the following technology areas: Optical fibre cabling systems including FTTx and Passive Optical Networking (PON), copper structured cabling, outside plant systems, equipment rooms and pathways.
• Expertise in ICT cabling strategies, ICT space planning, ICT cabling system design, ICT cabling delivery and assurance.
• Expertise in system design and integration within the built environment, interfacing with manufacturers and validating system installation, commissioning, and testing in a construction advice role.
• An ability to write clear and concise reports and specifications in both technical and non-technical language, including preparation of easy-to-understand system diagrams and schematics.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks or similar, for the production and review of 3D design models.
• A good understanding and working knowledge of one of more of the following would be beneficial: Local/Wide Area Networking, Wireless LAN, Integrated Reception Systems, Smart Buildings/IoT, Radio Over IP, Private Mobile Radio and Cellular.

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.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Marek Mazurowski (marek.mazurowski@arup.com). Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
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• Comprehension, capturing and developing client ICT infrastructure requirements.
• ICT infrastructure design development (from concept through to construction).
• Overseeing and supervising the tasks of more junior staff on projects.
• Checking others work in accordance with quality management systems.
• On-site monitoring and witness testing of ICT infrastructure installations.
• Contributing to scope documents and fee proposals for new ICT infrastructure projects.
• Developing more junior members in the team and enhancing the appreciation of ICT standards across multi-disciplinary teams in Aru