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This project engineer will report to the construction manager and will work within Capital Programme based in our eastern region covering Hertfordshire, Essex and East Anglia. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of £ 84,160 and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date: 17/05/2026 We also provide the following additional benefits Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose The Project Engineer's role is to deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team. To undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Lead Project Engineer or Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team. You will work with and support the Portfolio Managers, Programme Managers, Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's, Alliance Partner, Contractors and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of our goals. Work with Commissioning Engineer's, Project Supervisors, Electrical Fitters, Alliance Partners and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects in a safe and efficient manner. The Project Engineer will ensure delivery of Capital works Construction projects, Asset Portfolio Plan and Connections as directed by the Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction works. The position holder will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative. Principal Accountabilities Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range 400V to 132kV Work with the Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget and quality drivers Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals and record TQ's. RFI's and EWN is Proprietary system. As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Customer satisfaction. Follow UK Power Networks Policies and Procedures Operate HV Distribution Protection Systems Test and Commission HV Distribution System Operate, Maintain and replace Control and Protection Systems Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies and procedures. Develop site specific H,S & E procedures Compliance with UK Power Networks quality policies Update Asset database in respect of project activities Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities Perform fault investigation and repairs Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities Manage all contractors/staff working on site Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency Responsibilities: Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met. Collaborate with Outage Planning and Control centre regarding planning and coordination of circuit outages. Manage site work as an AP / SAP. Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request in line with UK Power Networks Procurement Governance policies and procedures.Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team When deputising for the Construction Manager deliver team briefings and give feed-back Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company) Proactively seek continuous improvement Work unsocial hours to respond to faults on system Assist the Construction Manager in the development of the ongoing Asset Portfolio Plan Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees and contractors for the delivery When undertaking engineering activities manage the compliance with all H&S procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules Qualifications Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV or 33kV however training will be provided to achieve this level of authorisation if authorised at 11kV. Experience in distribution systems through the range 400v to 132kV Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems Knowledge of Building Services Systems Read schematic drawings and understand content Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives Hold full driving licence Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations A broad understanding of UK Power Networks directorates Have persuasive negotiating and influencing skills Ability to manage time and to meet deadlines To be skilful in decision-making Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you appropriately. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until they have developed the required competencies. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre employment checks If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Senior Design Engineer - Cabling London or Stowmarket (Hybrid) Permanent Competitive Salary on offer + Car or Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Professional Services are looking for a Senior Design Engineer with a cabling system and or cable routing specialism to join our team based out of our offices in either London or Stowmarket. This role will work on the design, drawing and calculations of our projects, working with the wider Design team, with site visits to carry out surveys and data collection, as required, Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Lead all types of cabling projects (including undertaking calculations and producing drawings) from concept design to detailed design unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with our clients to build a strong relationship. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable system design including very good knowledge of software packages including CYMCAP. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable routing design including very good knowledge of software packages including AutoCAD. Understand and mitigate complex engineering problems such as SED's. Mentor and provide help / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's. Attend and chair design team meetings with the team/client via teams or in person. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Have the ability to review/authorise cable design reports and drawings to a high standard, providing constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels. Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to carry out cable route assessments, design commissioning, and investigations after failures. What we're looking for: Degree qualified is desirable, but fundamentals from HNC/HNC is essential. Someone the is autonomous and needs little direction to get the job done. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday Company vehicle (or car allowance) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Sick Pay Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

Senior Design Engineer - Cabling London or Stowmarket (Hybrid) Permanent Competitive Salary on offer + Car or Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Professional Services are looking for a Senior Design Engineer with a cabling system and or cable routing specialism to join our team based out of our offices in either London or Stowmarket. This role will work on the design, drawing and calculations of our projects, working with the wider Design team, with site visits to carry out surveys and data collection, as required, Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Manage and lead with delivering technically demanding projects. Lead all types of cabling projects (including undertaking calculations and producing drawings) from concept design to detailed design unaided, ensuring that the project is cost effective and delivered on time with the deadlines in the proposal. Have good commercial awareness with the ability to work closely with our clients to build a strong relationship. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable system design including very good knowledge of software packages including CYMCAP. Detailed knowledge and understanding of cable routing design including very good knowledge of software packages including AutoCAD. Understand and mitigate complex engineering problems such as SED's. Mentor and provide help / guidance to Design, Assistant and Graduate Engineer's. Attend and chair design team meetings with the team/client via teams or in person. Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process. Have the ability to review/authorise cable design reports and drawings to a high standard, providing constructive technical feedback to all engineering levels. Ability to confidently conduct, supervise and demonstrate site visits to carry out cable route assessments, design commissioning, and investigations after failures. What we're looking for: Degree qualified is desirable, but fundamentals from HNC/HNC is essential. Someone the is autonomous and needs little direction to get the job done. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday Company vehicle (or car allowance) Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Sick Pay Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Hybrid working arrangement between office(s), home and site Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

Network Engineer/Architect - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Barrow in Furness, Cumbria - 6 months+ One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Network Engineer/Architect. CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD SC CLEARANCE + BE SOLE UK NATIONAL (Only UK nationality) Please find some details below: MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: This position requires a candidate with a Senior Network Engineer skill set, with experience in structured cabling and containment, network infrastructure and it's components and on-site implementation tasks. High levels of documentation skills in producing Low Level Design and a hands-on attitude are also required. The Site Technical Architect will lead the technical design, coordination, and delivery of on-site network infrastructure projects. This role focuses heavily on physical network environments, including comms rooms, structured cabling, copper and fibre containment, and the implementation of enterprise-grade Cisco networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience across network hardware, storage platforms, UPS systems, and broader infrastructure components required to build and support resilient IT environments. Key responsibilities include: Lead the design, planning, and on-site implementation of network infrastructure projects. Oversee comms room layouts, rack design, patching schemes, cable management and end to end structured cabling requirements (copper and fibre). Produce and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), installation standards, and technical documentation. Provide technical assurance across containment design, labelling, pathways, and compliance with site installation best practices. Assist engineers in configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting Cisco network equipment (switching, routing, wireless, Firewalls). Support integration of storage platforms, SAN/NAS equipment, and associated networking. Plan and coordinate UPS installations, power requirements, and resilience considerations in line with site design. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and security teams to ensure seamless delivery of infrastructure solutions. Conduct on-site assessments, surveys, and hardware audits to validate designs and implement improvements. Ensure solutions align with operational, security, and compliance standards. Liaise effectively with 3rd parties and suppliers, working with them to produce quotes and manage deliverables. Skills and Experience Required Strong technical background in enterprise network infrastructure and on-site implementation. Deep understanding of structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6a), fibre types, termination standards, containment, and patching systems. Hands-on experience with Cisco switching and routing technologies (IOS/NX-OS environments). Working knowledge of wireless technologies, VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, and network segmentation. Experience working with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and their connectivity requirements. Familiarity with UPS technologies, power distribution, and environmental considerations for comms rooms. Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions on-site. SC clearance mandatory. Desirable Experience in secure or regulated environments (defence, government, critical national infrastructure). Knowledge of ITSM processes (ServiceNow or similar). Understanding of datacentre standards and best practices (cooling, redundancy, monitoring). Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Server+, or vendor specific cabling accreditation. Special Requirements Be a sole UK National. Behaviours Being approachable Sharing challenges and solve issues together Having the courage to think and do things differently Not afraid to ask questions Always looking for new and innovative solutions A can-do mentality and approach to delivery Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Role Title: Site Technical Architect (Networks) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) Duration: 3 months Initially Rate £625p/d via Umbrella Clearance: SC + Sole UK National Expenses: Payable in line with company policy. Role Description: This position requires a candidate with a Senior Network Engineer skill set, with experience in structured cabling and containment, network infrastructure and it's components and on-site implementation tasks. High levels of documentation skills in producing Low Level Design and a hands-on attitude are also required. Must: ACI and ISE skills. The Site Technical Architect will lead the technical design, coordination, and delivery of on-site network infrastructure projects. This role focuses heavily on physical network environments, including comms rooms, structured cabling, copper and fibre containment, and the implementation of enterprise-grade Cisco networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience across network hardware, storage platforms, UPS systems, and broader infrastructure components required to build and support resilient IT environments. Key responsibilities include: Lead the design, planning, and on-site implementation of network infrastructure projects. Oversee comms room layouts, rack design, patching schemes, cable management and end to end structured cabling requirements (copper and fibre). Produce and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), installation standards, and technical documentation. Provide technical assurance across containment design, labelling, pathways, and compliance with site installation best practices. Assist engineers in configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting Cisco network equipment (switching, routing, wireless, Firewalls). Support integration of storage platforms, SAN/NAS equipment, and associated networking. Plan and coordinate UPS installations, power requirements, and resilience considerations in line with site design. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and security teams to ensure seamless delivery of infrastructure solutions. Conduct on-site assessments, surveys, and hardware audits to validate designs and implement improvements. Ensure solutions align with operational, security, and compliance standards. Liaise effectively with 3rd parties and suppliers, working with them to produce quotes and manage deliverables. Skills and Experience Required Strong technical background in enterprise network infrastructure and on-site implementation. Deep understanding of structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6a), fibre types, termination standards, containment, and patching systems. Hands-on experience with Cisco switching and routing technologies (IOS/NX-OS environments). Working knowledge of wireless technologies, VLANs, routing protocols, DHCP, DNS, and network segmentation. Experience working with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and their connectivity requirements. Familiarity with UPS technologies, power distribution, and environmental considerations for comms rooms. Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, rack elevations, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions on-site. Desirable Experience in secure or regulated environments (defence, government, critical national infrastructure). Knowledge of ITSM processes (ServiceNow or similar). Understanding of datacentre standards and best practices (cooling, redundancy, monitoring). Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Server+, or vendor specific cabling accreditation.

Network & Wireless Support Engineer Central London (Hybrid / Field-Based) Salary: circa £50,000 plus benefits A leading provider of WiFi, high-speed internet and workspace management software to over 10,000 clients across the UK. Reliable connectivity and smart building technology are mission-critical to their success - they rely on my client to deliver exceptional service and keep their operations running smoothly. The Role We're looking for an experienced Network & Wireless Support Engineer to visit my clients London-based customers. This is a field-focused role, where you'll spend much of your time on-site delivering support and installations, alongside remote working from home or our London office. You'll be part of a highly skilled team and will play a key role in delivering a premium, customer-facing technical service. Key Responsibilities Support & Incident Management Take ownership of on-site fault tickets from diagnosis through to resolution Work closely with escalation teams when required Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused support experience Project Delivery Carry out on-site installations alongside project leads Perform testing, validation, and quality assurance Ensure smooth deployment of network and wireless solutions Wireless Technical Leadership Act as a senior point of expertise for wireless technologies Support and mentor other engineers Contribute to improving wireless support standards and practices Team Collaboration Support helpdesk tickets when not on-site Assist with planning future installations and site visits Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience supporting commercial network and wireless infrastructure Strong customer-facing experience, including on-site support Ability to work independently and take ownership of issues Technical Skills Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls) Experience with managed wireless solutions and deployments Wireless expertise including: Site surveys Signal troubleshooting Authentication protocols Installation planning Experience with: VLANs VoIP systems Internet connectivity (ADSL, leased lines, etc.) Helpdesk/ticketing systems and SLA environments Rack installations, comms rooms, and structured cabling If you would like to be considered for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on or email for consideration Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Network & Wireless Support Engineer Central London (Hybrid / Field-Based) Salary: circa 50,000 plus benefits A leading provider of WiFi, high-speed internet and workspace management software to over 10,000 clients across the UK. Reliable connectivity and smart building technology are mission-critical to their success-so they rely on my client to deliver exceptional service and keep their operations running smoothly. The Role We're looking for an experienced Network & Wireless Support Engineer to visit my clients London-based customers. This is a field-focused role, where you'll spend much of your time on-site delivering support and installations, alongside remote working from home or our London office. You'll be part of a highly skilled team and will play a key role in delivering a premium, customer-facing technical service. Key Responsibilities Support & Incident Management Take ownership of on-site fault tickets from diagnosis through to resolution Work closely with escalation teams when required Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused support experience Project Delivery Carry out on-site installations alongside project leads Perform testing, validation, and quality assurance Ensure smooth deployment of network and wireless solutions Wireless Technical Leadership Act as a senior point of expertise for wireless technologies Support and mentor other engineers Contribute to improving wireless support standards and practices Team Collaboration Support helpdesk tickets when not on-site Assist with planning future installations and site visits Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience supporting commercial network and wireless infrastructure Strong customer-facing experience, including on-site support Ability to work independently and take ownership of issues Technical Skills Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls) Experience with managed wireless solutions and deployments Wireless expertise including: Site surveys Signal troubleshooting Authentication protocols Installation planning Experience with: VLANs VoIP systems Internet connectivity (ADSL, leased lines, etc.) Helpdesk/ticketing systems and SLA environments Rack installations, comms rooms, and structured cabling If you would like to be considered for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for consideration Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Cabling Engineer Project Delivery / Technical Project Manager Location: Bracknell Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + 1% bonus per project Hours: Mon-Fri fulltime (Hybrid) Job description Our client is a leading Data Centre services business specialising in IT Relocation, New Hardware Installations, Data Centre Structured Cabling and Asset Disposal. We are currently seeking a Technical Project Manager to join the team delivering data centre migration projects, hardware and cabling installations and structured cabling installations from inception through to delivery. The project delivery team scope, price and issue proposals for projects. This is an exciting opportunity, in a fast-paced environment that is growing exponentially. This is a full-time hybrid position (Mon to Fri), from our Bracknell office, with regular travel to client locations. Main duties include, but are not limited to: • Managing data centre migration projects through inception, design and delivery. • Undertake site visits, surveys and scoping calls to help define customer requirements. • Be responsible for the design and estimations of structured cabling solutions. • Manage and grow internal and external engineering teams. • Manage and develop our supplier network. • Act in a QC capacity for signing off structured cabling installations that are aligned to best practice and manufacturer/industry standards. • Adopting, updating and creating interconnectivity patching schedules. • Creation of design packages and cable connectivity schematics. • Updating internal systems on project delivery statuses. • Creation and management of project delivery plans. You re the kind of person who: • Is very driven and motivated • Thrives in high pressure environments • Has a get-the-job-done attitude • Is a great team player • Can contribute to and improve processes • Possesses excellent customer facing skills • Is organised, detail orientated and punctual • Is flexible and able to take on additional tasks and responsibilities when required Experience Required Min. 3 years + in structured cabling design and installation Min. 3 years + in a wide variety of fibre and copper products for data centres and commercial premises. Complete understanding of industry best practices in cabling installations and testing procedures for both copper and fibre solutions Excellent understanding of CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, OM3/OM4 and OS2 cabling systems Demonstrable technical knowledge for the installation of copper, fibre, and general data centre installations. Strong understanding of MS Office suite and Visio SC cleared (extremely beneficial) Data centre migrations (extremely beneficial) The Package Competitive salary with regular, optional overtime Clear, concise progression plan Annual salary reviews Monday to Friday 45hrs a week 25 days holiday Pension with company contribution Work Location Ideally looking for candidates within 1 hour of our Bracknell HQ (extremely beneficial) Site visits and surveys may be UK wide, but mostly in the South. Hybrid position Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid role based in Bracknell, Berkshire

Role: Network & Security Engineer - CISCO / ISE Contract Rate: 380 - 420 per day PAYE - Inside IR35 Contract Role: 6 months Location: Didcot - Oxfordhsire Hybrid role 3 days on site / 2 WFH ROLE OVERVIEW Our client are looking for an experienced, fully hands-on Level 3 engineer to strengthen our infrastructure and network security operations capability. This is a senior technical delivery role - not a design-only or advisory position. You will be expected to configure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Cisco security suite, networking, security appliances, server infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity with minimal supervision. The environment spans a multi-building campus network, data-centre infrastructure, SD-WAN fabric, cloud gateway controllers, and enterprise security platforms. You will work closely with leaders in IT Operations to maintain service availability and to assist in fast tracking their infrastructure transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Network Engineering & Operations Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot campus and data-centre 100Gbps switching Execute network switch rollouts including hardware racking, cabling to standard, patch-panel termination, and fibre patching. Perform structured cabinet clean-ups: re-patching copper and fibre runs, labelling, cable management, and documentation updates. Support and maintain the eBGP routing fabric across multiple sites Configure and monitor QoS profiles for mixed multigigabit, 10G/100G, and uplink interfaces. Security Infrastructure Fast track our implementation of a 5 node Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) build for 802.1X, RADIUS, MAB, and posture policy enforcement. Manage Cisco Secure Email (formerly IronPort/ESA) including message tracking, content filters, outbreak filters, DLP policies, and quarantine management. Support enterprise firewall platforms including rule-set changes, tunnel maintenance, and policy audits. SD-WAN & Hybrid Cloud Support and maintain Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vBond) fabric, including device onboarding, template management, and policy configuration. Assist with Cloud OnRamp for Multicloud connectivity (AWS / Azure), including gateway controller health checks and tunnel monitoring. Troubleshoot overlay/underlay issues, BFD sessions, OMP route propagation, and control-plane connectivity. Server & Infrastructure Maintenance Perform scheduled server patching and updates across Windows Server environments Apply Linux server updates and patches where required (Ubuntu) - desirable but not essential. Support virtualisation platforms (Proxmox) for routine maintenance tasks during out-of-hours windows. Documentation & Standards Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP address management records, and change-log documentation. Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures, change-management processes, and post-implementation reviews. Provide clear handover notes and shift reports for weekday engineering teams. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS CCNP Routing & Switching / Enterprise (current or expired with demonstrable expert-level knowledge). Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE deployment, policy configuration, and troubleshooting. Proven experience administering Cisco Secure Email / IronPort (ESA/SMA). Solid working knowledge of enterprise firewall management (Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, or comparable). Experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture, including vManage operations and C8000-series router onboarding. ENSDWI trained or demonstrably operating at that level across SD-WAN, security, and wireless integration. Comfortable with physical infrastructure work: racking, stacking, copper/fibre patching, and cabinet standards. Windows Server patching and administration experience. Methodical approach to change management and documentation. Willing to work on-site at Milton Park on a weekend or flexible shift pattern as outlined above. DESIRABLE SKILLS Linux server administration (Ubuntu) - patching, package management, systemd services. Cisco CCIE written or lab (any track) - indicative of depth of knowledge. Experience with hybrid-cloud gateway controllers and Cloud OnRamp (AWS, Azure). Virtualisation platform experience (Proxmox). Familiarity with network observability and monitoring tooling (e.g., Datadog). Scripting/automation skills (Ansible, PowerShell) for network or server tasks. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Junior Fire & Security Engineer Location: London Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent An award-winning fire and security company based in London is looking for a motivated Junior Fire & Security Engineer to join their expanding team. With a strong reputation for excellence and innovation in the industry, the company has trained and developed some of the most skilled engineers in the UK. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of experience in fire and security, electrical work, or data cabling to grow their career, gain hands-on experience across a wide range of systems, and work alongside a highly professional, supportive team committed to delivering the highest standards to their clients. What's on Offer: Salary of 25,000 - 30,000 depending on experience Paid training and development opportunities to fast-track your career 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company vehicle or mileage allowance Supportive and professional team environment Your Role Will Include: Installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire and security systems Assisting with fault finding and troubleshooting on-site Working across a variety of systems including CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, and fire alarms Supporting senior engineers on larger installations and projects Ensuring work is completed to the highest quality and complies with industry standards Desirable Skills & Experience: At least 1 year of experience in fire and security, electrical work, or data cabling Electrical improver / electrician experience desirable 1st fix and 2nd fix experience Pulling cables, cable terminations, patch panels Knowledge of CAT5 / CAT6 / network infrastructure and data cabling Ability to use hand tools and perform cable routing (trunking, tray, conduit, basket) ECS / CSCS card, IPAF / PASMA desirable Some prior experience installing CCTV or electronic security systems is advantageous This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer to join a company recognised for training and developing the best in the industry, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and career progression. Interested? If you're looking for a fresh opportunity with a company that values its engineers and invests in their development, we'd love to hear from you. Alecto Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. YOU MAY BE A; Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire Alarm Technician, Fire and Security Technician, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Intruder Service Engineer, Security Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, Fire Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Electrician. INDAV

Project Manager Defence Location: South East England Clearance: Must already hold active SC security clearance I m working with a leading organisation in the Defence sector that is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of telecoms and infrastructure projects. This is a high-profile role managing projects from bid through to completion, ensuring compliance with MoD standards, safety regulations, and commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of Defence projects, ensuring health & safety and compliance are always prioritised Manage project budgets, profitability, and reporting, with input into P&L performance Provide leadership to project engineers, engineers, and subcontractors, maximising team performance Maintain strong relationships with MoD stakeholders and clients, ensuring service levels and expectations are met Ensure all technical installations meet specifications, statutory requirements, and MoD standards Support bid activity and business planning alongside senior management What We re Looking For Essential: Active SC clearance (must already be held to apply) Proven project delivery experience in a construction/building services environment Knowledge of MoD standards, processes, and structures Strong commercial awareness with budget and cost control experience Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications Project Management certification (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) Driving licence Desirable: Structured cabling/datacomms experience Electrical knowledge and red-line drawings experience Familiarity with service level agreements and escalation processes Additional qualifications (IOSH, SMSTS, First Aid, etc.) Why This Role? This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who thrives in complex, secure environments and is motivated by delivering projects that support national security. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge Defence programmes, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work within a highly respected organisation. If you re a proven Project Manager with active SC clearance and Defence sector experience, I d love to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.

Junior Cabling Engineer Location: Candidate will be based near Milton Keynes / Luton Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £28,000-£30,000 Overtime Opportunities Are you a Junior Cabling Engineer based in Milton Keynes or Luton?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and motivated team delivering high-quality structured cabling and network solutions across the UK. ? What You'll Do Install and terminate data/network cabling across multiple categories Perform cable pulls and installations to industry standards Read and follow technical drawings and documentation Install containment systems and network cabinets Assist with cable testing and certification Document work and help maintain project records Support senior engineers on larger projects What You'll Need Basic understanding of structured cabling systems Familiarity with different cable types and standards Ability to interpret technical instructions Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination Awareness of basic health & safety principles Attention to detail and pride in quality work Strong communicator with a team-first attitude Problem-solving mindset and willingness to adapt Nice to Have Valid CSCS or ECS card Entry-level experience with cable installation tools Basic IT/networking knowledge Understanding of cable standards and protocols

Junior Cabling Engineer Location: Candidate will be based near Milton Keynes / Luton Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £28,000-£30,000 Overtime Opportunities Are you a Junior Cabling Engineer based in Milton Keynes or Luton?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and motivated team delivering high-quality structured cabling and network solutions across the UK. ? What You'll Do Install and terminate data/network cabling across multiple categories Perform cable pulls and installations to industry standards Read and follow technical drawings and documentation Install containment systems and network cabinets Assist with cable testing and certification Document work and help maintain project records Support senior engineers on larger projects What You'll Need Basic understanding of structured cabling systems Familiarity with different cable types and standards Ability to interpret technical instructions Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination Awareness of basic health & safety principles Attention to detail and pride in quality work Strong communicator with a team-first attitude Problem-solving mindset and willingness to adapt Nice to Have Valid CSCS or ECS card Entry-level experience with cable installation tools Basic IT/networking knowledge Understanding of cable standards and protocols

Are you an experienced infrastructure engineer looking for a "hands on" role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team of engineers, working within our Aerospace, Defence and Security sector (ADS) As our new Infrastructure Engineer, you will be the main point of contact (PoC) for all hardware and datacentre related matters. Responsible for the design and deployment of all hardware for a green field enterprise system, including the creation of design artefacts for datacentre, remote site hardware dispositions, rack layouts and network & power cabling schema. Ideally be skilled in the design, sizing, configuration and connecting of Network Attached Storage (NAS) arrays, including knowledge and experience of RAID standards, block and files storage, storage resilience and multi-site storage replication. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. What you will be doing: Design a multi-site platform based upon commodity off the shelf (COTS) server, storage and networking hardware hosting Window Server and Client Operating Systems, VMware / vSphere Hypervisors and CISCO switch / router operating systems. Produce and maintain design artefacts, such as but not limited to Low-Level Designs, Release Notes, Platform Services related fail-over / disaster recovery instructions Documenting new procedures and review/update as required thought the delivery Assist in the management of Platform Services deployments through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to test and reference, through to the mission-critical production systems Provide input into the Event and Protective monitoring processes as relates to the hardware lights-out / remote consoles network connectivity Develop and maintain Client and third party supplier relationships as will be required to ensure the smooth delivery within the areas of responsibility Provide regular updates to the Technical and project leadership regarding all aspects of the Platform Services hardware delivery. What you will bring: Vocational/Diploma/Associate Degree (technical field) or relevant certification or relevant experience with a deploying enterprise hardware into datacentre-type environments Skilled in the deployment of enterprise hardware installations and the management of cabling and patching matrices Familiarity with deploying Microsoft Windows-based Servers and VMware ESXi hypervisors Strong understanding of deploying resilient hardware solutions Hands-on experience of deploying and managing Network Attached Storage arrays Experienced in the use of Microsoft Event Management software such as System Centre Operations Manager (SCOM) and / or SolarWinds Have a good understanding of 'Secure by Design' principles and practices Experience working in Multi-Datacentre Environments where availability, resilience and fault tolerance are key elements of every design A good understanding of networking as relates to Window Servers and Clients and VMware virtual networking Conversant with modern cabling safety standards such as low-smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) Conversant with different cable and presentation types, such as but not limited to optical fibre presentation (LC, SC), short-wave or long-wave, copper (RJ45) CAT6a - CAT7, Shielded and non-shielded and bandwidth compatibility UK Passport holder Active SC Security Clearance Would be great if you had: Experience in the use and implementation of BMC products, such as Truesight (Event Management) and Atrium (CMDB) Experience of deploying Window Server operating systems in virtual environments Experience with calculation datacentre requirements, such as peak circuit sizing, cooling Familiarity with the MoD and their design guidance and policies to align delivery with MoD Joint Service Publications (JSP) 440 including MoD Site coordinating Installation Design Authority (SCIDA) rules and regulations Expertise in storage array deployment, configuration, management including scaling, replication, fault tolerance and resilience Employment type: Full-time, permanent Location: Hemel Hempstead - Office based Security Clearance Level : You must be currently SC Cleared willing to undergo DV MOD Clearance Internal Recruiter: Carolyne Salary: £54K Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund which is 3% of base salary If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about Sector/Company Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

About you: Reporting to the Operations Centre Manager, as a Operations Centre Engineer, you will play a key role administering and supporting infrastructure platforms (public, private and hybrid clouds) and BaaS/DRaaS services to support the business and Access customer base, ensuring that all systems remain available, operate efficiently and are service performant. Working closely with Senior Systems Engineers, you will be exposed to hands on, platform and hypervisor implementation, management and troubleshooting together associated systems support. You will need to apply your knowledge of compute, hypervisor, storage, backup and replication solutions to ensure best practice configuration, performance and security. This is a technical role but also carries a strong need for service and SLA orientated thinking with a customer first mentality. Day-to-day, you will: Proactively handle technical problems, incidents and service requests, change requests and their resolutions via tickets and calls in our ITIL compliant ITSM solution FreshService. Perform Datacentre / infrastructure platform installations i.e. physical hardware, cabling and power including its post-deployment administration, monitoring and ongoing support. The scope includes compute, storage, hypervisor systems, platform networking, backup and replication software that assure our services and the Windows and Linux infrastructure management servers that control them. Deploy system patches and upgrades based on vender supported matrices and recommendations, continually looking to optimise these BAU processes. Improve platform visibility and availability by ensuring systems, services and thresholds are correctly monitored and any issue alerted is resolved quickly and correctly. Work closely with Principal & Senior Systems engineers to ensure platforms remain optimised and performant, you will conduct log analysis and follow audit trails to understand root causes of issues and implement improvements. Innovate recommendations for operational efficiencies and working practices including automation. Carry out technical and operations standards and procedures, maintain and update technical documentation. Participate in the on-call rota. As a well-rounded Systems Engineer, your Skills and Experiences likely include: Good experience working with VMware vSphere 6.5 or higher, working towards VCP certification if not already certified Experience with enterprise server and associated hardware technology (Cisco blade compute technologies advantageous) Experience of Virtual environment backup systems (Veeam desirable) SAN administration experience (particularly NetApp / EqualLogic) Good understanding of network and firewall principles Load balancer awareness and/or experience Good Windows and/or Linux Server system administration skills Familiarity with good practice monitoring and patching activities Good written and oral communication skills Ability to work to Service SLAs and Support targets What does Access offer you? We are a growing technology company and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously! We will work with you to carve out your own personal success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference. In addition to our standard benefits of 25 days holiday and a flexible benefits scheme which includes a matched contributory pension you will get: A Competitive Salary Giving Back/Charity days Quarterly Socials 6 weeks Sabbaticals (after 6 years of service) The Access Group Big Break: our all-expenses paid holiday to Spain or the option to take an extra two days holiday instead