Senior ICT Engineer

Job Description Overview

Reporting to the ICT Passive Infrastructure lead, this individual will be working on projects involving ICT passive infrastructure and building systems. This will involve full design lifecycle from participation on bid work, designing passive networks and systems through to representing the client’s interests during passive systems installation. As a Senior ICT Engineer you will be actively involved in the development of the capability, including mentoring and developing others, pursuing projects and assisting to write bids to secure interesting work.

• The role may occasionally require travel to other UK mainland locations, including overnight stays, and there are opportunities for overseas work.
• You will be required to undergo a security vetting process and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted.
• Applicants for this position must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
• Full UK driving licence.
• UK passport.

This role will act as a Senior ICT Engineer working as part of a team on various projects for a number of clients. The role will include:

• Passive systems ICT design work including AutoCAD designs and writing technical documents and specifications.
• Building systems design work including AutoCAD designs and writing technical documents and specifications.
• Liaison with other contractors, companies, suppliers and internal engineering disciplines.
• Have past experience and proven competence in passive system design on large and small projects.
• Experience of working within a team of ICT Technicians and Engineers and lead a package of work including managing others.
• Be sufficiently experienced to direct, guide and develop less experienced Technicians / Engineers on a range of different client design standards and drawing practices applicable to all types of ICT infrastructure.
• Ensure Atkins corporate business processes and procedures are followed as appropriate, and assist in meeting the requirements of internal and external audit teams;
• Support bid work, including the preparation of responses to PQQ and ITT; and
• Assist in the development of the capability.

Technical Competencies

• ICT design and project management experience and qualifications, such as an Engineering degree, Cisco qualifications, APMP, NVQs, HNC or HND, or Modern Apprenticeship.
• Working towards or have attained CEng status.
• Knowledge and experience of:
  • Copper and fibre infrastructure systems and standards
  • Data Centre design and standards
  • OSP & ISP design and standards
  • Small power and BS7671 requirements
  • Building systems such as Access Control, Intruder Detection, CCTV, Fire Detection/Suppression and HVAC.
  • Good working knowledge of standards applicable to ICT Infrastructure
  • Have good relevant experience and understanding of building services infrastructure is essential.
  • Competent in understanding and use of MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Able to create documents/reports/processes and deliver presentations appropriate to the needs of the recipient.

Desirable attributes include

• MoD, Government or Nuclear experience.
• MoD CIDA qualification and/or working knowledge of JSP
  453 and other relevant MoD publications.
• Prince 2 or PMI qualification.
• RCDD qualification.
• Experience of RIBA stages of design.

Behavioural Competencies

• Achievement – Wants to do a good job and works to goals and manages obstacles. Energy and determination in meeting targets and overcoming challenges.
• Communication – Has concise verbal and written communication skills and effective questioning/listening skills. Able to communicate with confidence at higher and lower levels and developing productive working relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Customer Focus – Delivers a high level of customer service to our external and internal customers.
• Initiative – Ability to analyse data and situations, break down work into key tasks and activities. Be able to make sound technical decisions.
• Teamwork – Ability to work collegiately and cooperatively with others and provide help where required.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt approach to individual situations and remain…