Senior Communications Engineer
JOB_53187704689435Job type
TemporaryLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
EngineeringPay
Circa £45 per hour, Inside IR35
Senior Comms Engineer – Hybrid, £45/hr, Start ASAP!
Senior Communications Engineer (Temporary/Contract)
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in-office)
Start Date: 2nd June 2025
Contract Duration: 6 months
Engagement Type: Inside IR35
Rate: £45/hour (flexible based on experience)
Security Clearance: BPSS / SC Clearance
Contact: William.Castleman@Hays.com
Start Date: 2nd June 2025
Contract Duration: 6 months
Engagement Type: Inside IR35
Rate: £45/hour (flexible based on experience)
Security Clearance: BPSS / SC Clearance
Contact: William.Castleman@Hays.com
Our client, a multidisciplinary consultancy, are on the lookout for a Senior Communications Engineer to join their team on a temporary contract basis. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications engineer to further develop their career within a leading consultancy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge communications systems, structured cabling systems, including copper and fibre optic systems and the associated physical network infrastructure.
- Able to demonstrate a full understanding of the key Building Services design considerations when working on projects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across sectors like Nuclear, Defence, Infrastructure, Government, and Transportation.
- Engage directly with clients, presenting designs and leading technical discussions.
- Manage project deliverables and mentor junior team members.
- Customer focussed, and builds, maintains, and nurtures a high-profile client base.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Communications, Electronic Engineering, or ICT (Chartered or working towards Chartership preferred).
- Strong experience in:
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Video Surveillance Systems (VSS)
Access Control Systems (ACS)
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
PAVA systems- Structured cabling (copper & fibre) IP networking and AV systems.
- Experience of attending site and monitoring works, including familiarity with the installation and commissioning stages of the project for communications systems and their supporting ancillaries (such as containment, power).
- Ability to manage packages of work, taking charge of their own deliverables and the deliverables of others to successfully meet project deadlines.
- Excellent report writing ability, with experience of writing specifications of varying detail to align with the requirements of the RIBA stages.
- Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD (desirable).
- Excellent report writing and specification skills.
- Familiarity with RIBA/BSRIA stages and BIM processes.
- Ability to work independently and lead project packages.
Why Join Them?
- Be part of a national and international team delivering innovative solutions.
- Develop your technical and digital engineering skills.
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment that values your unique perspective.
- Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.
Senior Communications EngineerJOB_531877046894352025-05-212025-08-19
Talk to William Castleman, the specialist consultant managing this position
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