Communications Engineer Supervisor

ECS Resource Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions company in the UK is seeking a Communications Engineer Supervisor to oversee network infrastructure installation at a major airport. The successful candidate will have a strong structured cabling background, experience supervising complex projects, and a mandatory SSSTS certification. This on-site role demands hands-on work and flexibility to work in a high-security environment, promoting safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in structured cabling and testing.
• Proven experience supervising complex projects.
• SSSTS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers during installation works.
• Deliver daily briefings and complete risk assessments.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture.
• Lead installation tasks, including cabling and testing.

Skills

Structured cabling (CAT6, fibre optics)

Supervision of IT or communications projects

Strong communication skills

Safety-led mindset

Tools

Fluke DSX

Fujikura 60s/70s

Job description

Communications Engineer Supervisor

Location: Hillingdon (Fully On-Site)

Contract: Minimum Six months

Rate: 250 Per Day - Inside IR35

I am working with one of the world's largest solutions companies who have an outstanding reputation for delivering complex technology and infrastructure projects across major UK transport hubs and I have a contract opportunity for an experienced Communications Engineer Supervisor to lead the installation and delivery of network infrastructure within one of the busiest airports in Europe.

This is a site-based role, working days and nights as required where you will oversee teams installing and testing physical infrastructure as well as active network equipment across a busy, high-security environment. The position calls for someone who is technically capable, safety-conscious, and confident managing people on the ground whilst also support with the hands on installation work.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting engineers carrying out installation works across multiple sites
• Delivering daily activity briefings (NABS/DABS) and completing point-of-work risk assessments
• Producing accurate end-of-shift reports and updates to senior engineers
• Promoting and enforcing a strong health and safety culture at all times
• Ensuring working areas are safe, tidy, and compliant with project standards
• Liaising with other contractors to clarify scope and prevent overlap or conflict
• Checking all tools and equipment are inspected and certified before use
• Leading on installation tasks including:
  • Pulling, dressing, and terminating CAT6, voice, and fibre cabling
  • Installing containment systems (tray, basket, conduit)
  • Terminating and testing panels, outlets, and fibre using Fluke DSX and OTDR
  • Splicing multicore fibre (Fujikura 60s/70s experience preferred)
  • Performing patching, fault finding, and verification testing
• Identifying and escalating H&S or implementation risks in a timely manner
• Conducting on-site surveys and compiling survey documentation

Experience Required

• A strong background in structured cabling - including CAT6, network cabling, fibre optics, and CCTV cabling - with hands-on experience of testing, terminations, and containment systems
• Proven experience supervising IT or communications infrastructure projects in complex, live environments (aviation or rail preferred)
• A proactive, organised, and safety-led mindset with strong communication skills
• SSSTS certification (mandatory)
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts as required

Preferred (but not essential): PASMA, IPAF, Working at Height, Confined Space, and Asbestos Awareness. Additional training will be provided where required.

This role offers the chance to work on one of the UK's most visible infrastructure programmes, leading from the front on delivery, quality, and safety.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.