Data Cabling Infrastructure Technical Lead

Roc Technologies; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Technologies is seeking a Data Cabling Infrastructure Technical Lead to drive the delivery of critical data cabling projects at AWE, Aldermaston. This onsite role combines hands-on technical leadership with design responsibility and project oversight.

You'll direct engineers, contractors and project teams, defining cabling standards, reviewing designs, and ensuring compliance with industry norms, codes and security requirements in a highly secure environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structured cabling and data centre environments.
• Proven leadership of infrastructure projects and contractor management.
• Experience working in change-controlled environments and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for structured cabling and network infrastructure projects.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cabling systems.
• Review and approve infrastructure designs, documentation, and installation methods.
• Develop and maintain cabling standards, processes and best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Oversee structured cabling upgrades and infrastructure modernisation projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and codes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors, and project teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Skills

Structured cabling

Network infrastructure

Project leadership

Contractor management

Data centre cabling

Standards & best practices

Mentoring engineers

Tools

OTDR

Fluke

Fibre certification testing

Job description

Data Cabling Infrastructure Technical Lead

Location: AWE, Aldermaston (Onsite)

Job Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 9-Day Fortnight | Monday-Friday | 07:30-16:30

Join Roc Technologies and lead the delivery of critical data cabling infrastructure within one of the UK's most secure and technically demanding environments.

We're looking for an experienced Data Technical Lead to provide technical leadership across structured cabling and network infrastructure projects at AWE. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior cabling professional who enjoys combining hands‑on technical expertise with leadership, design responsibility, and project oversight. The role is based onsite at AWE and will play a key part in supporting enterprise networks, data centres, communications rooms, and operational facilities.

About the Role

As the Data Technical Lead, you'll act as the subject matter expert for structured cabling infrastructure, providing technical direction to engineers, contractors, and project teams. You'll be responsible for designing, reviewing, and overseeing the installation and maintenance of copper and fibre optic cabling systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for structured cabling and network infrastructure projects.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cabling systems.
• Review and approve infrastructure designs, documentation, and installation methods.
• Develop and maintain cabling standards, processes, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Oversee structured cabling upgrades and infrastructure modernisation projects.
• Ensure compliance with TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC and BICSI standards. BS EN 50173, 50174, 6701, 50310 and 7671.
• Manage cabling requirements across communications rooms, network cabinets, and data centre environments.
• Work closely with stakeholders, contractors, and project teams to deliver successful outcomes.

About You

You'll be an experienced cabling or network infrastructure professional with a proven background in technical leadership and project delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in structured cabling and network infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Category 5e, Category 6, Category 6A and Category 7 systems
  • Single-mode and multi-mode fibre technologies
  • Fibre splicing and termination
  • Network cabinets and patch panels
  • Data centre cabling environments
  • Cable containment systems and pathways
  • OTDR, Fluke and fibre certification testing equipment
• Experience leading infrastructure projects within data centre, industrial, or corporate environments.
• Experience managing third-party contractors.
• Infrastructure surveying, design, installation, and commissioning experience.
• Experience working within change-controlled environments. [Data Techn...ption.docx | Word]

Certifications

• Ideally, you'll hold one or more of the following:
  • BICSI Technician (TECH), RCDD or equivalent
  • CNIPD (Certified Network Infrastructure Design Professional)
  • CNCI or structured cabling certification
  • Fibre optic certification

Why Roc Technologies?

• Exceeding Expectations - Delivering outstanding results for our customers.
• Connection at Our Core - Building genuine partnerships and supporting one another.
• Evolution, Always - Encouraging continuous learning, growth, and innovation.