Data Cabling Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 27,675 - 38,745; Full time

Job summary

Bauhaus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Data Cabling Engineer for education projects across Hertfordshire. The role involves installing and upgrading structured cabling and Wi‑Fi infrastructure within schools and other education settings.

Responsibilities include cabling installations, wireless AP deployment, cable management, terminations, testing, and fault-finding, all while maintaining professional conduct in school environments. Travel across sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in data cabling in education settings.
• Own tools and PPE as required on site.
• Reliable and comfortable working within schools.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a cabling.
• Install and replace wireless access points.
• Cable pulling, dressing and containment.
• Terminate outlets and patch panels.
• Testing, labeling and fault-finding.
• Cabinet work and patching in education sites.
• Work professionally within education environments.

Skills

Data cabling

Wi-Fi installation

Testing and fault-finding

Cable pulling

Education

CSCS or ECS card

Tools

PPE awareness

Job description

Data Cabling Engineer Hertfordshire

Location: Hertfordshire

Sector: Education

Job Type: Contract

Bauhaus Recruitment is looking for experienced Data Cabling Engineers for education projects across Hertfordshire.

The work will involve installing and upgrading structured cabling and Wi-Fi infrastructure within schools and other education settings.

Duties will include:

• Installing Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6a cabling
• Installing and replacing wireless access points
• Cable pulling, dressing and containment
• Terminating outlets and patch panels
• Testing, labelling and fault-finding
• Cabinet work and patching
• Working professionally within education environments

Requirements:

• Previous data cabling experience
• CSCS or ECS card preferred
• Own tools and PPE
• Good testing and termination skills
• Reliable and comfortable working within schools
• Full UK driving licence and own transport preferred

There will be opportunities across different education sites, so flexibility to travel throughout Hertfordshire is important.