Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer

Smart Building Infrastructure Technician

Location: Gatwick Airport

Role Type: Permanent / On-site

Salary: £30,000-£36,000

Company Overview

Our client is an established smart building technology specialist delivering integrated technology projects and support services across the built environment.

The organisation works across a range of smart building technologies, including structured cabling, network infrastructure, electronic security, audio-visual systems, IoT and wired and wireless networks.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Smart Building Infrastructure Technician to join a dedicated team supporting the installation, maintenance and fault-finding of specialist technology infrastructure across a major airport environment.

You will have strong experience working with copper and fibre cabling, alongside exposure to network infrastructure and other smart building technologies. The role requires a strong focus on technical quality, customer service and Health & Safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, terminate and test copper CAT5e/6/6A, fibre OS1/2 and OM3/4/5, and voice cabling.
• Install and test electronic security and audio-visual cabling.
• Carry out cable certification using Fluke testing equipment and LinkWare.
• Install containment systems including tray, basket, trunking and conduit.
• Install equipment including CCTV, access control, Wi-Fi access points, IoT sensors and AV devices.
• Install network equipment including servers, routers, switches, controllers and WAN equipment.
• Carry out equipment and system patching.
• Support commissioning, maintenance, servicing, fault-finding, rectification, decommissioning and equipment relocation.
• Complete project documentation, certification and progress reporting.
• Work in accordance with RAMS, site procedures and Health & Safety requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' relevant practical experience in a similar role.
• Strong experience installing copper and fibre ICT cabling systems.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure and cabling standards.
• Experience with Fluke DTX 5000 and OTDR testing equipment.
• Awareness of electronic security, CCTV, access control, audio-visual, IoT and wired/wireless network technologies.
• Experience installing containment systems including conduit, tray and basket.
• Valid ECS/CSCS Card.
• Relevant qualification such as CNet CNCI/CNIT, BICSI Installer Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Full clean driving licence.
• IPAF/PASMA and First Aid are desirable.
• Previous experience within an airport, transport hub or critical infrastructure environment would be advantageous.