Data Cabling Infrastructure Technical Lead

Roc Technologies; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Technologies is seeking a Data Technical Lead/Designer to drive the design, delivery and maintenance of copper and fibre cabling systems in Reading. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with project oversight across enterprise networks, data centres, and operational facilities.

Based onsite, you will guide engineers, contractors and project teams to ensure standards compliance. The ideal candidate has extensive structured cabling experience, strong knowledge of fibre technologies,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structured cabling and network infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of cabling standards and testing methodologies.
• Experience leading infrastructure projects and coordinating contractors.

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 relevant standards (TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC, BICSI, EN 50173/50174/6701/50310/7671).
• Manage cabling requirements across data centres, communications rooms, and network cabinets.

Skills

Structured cabling

Network infrastructure

Fibre certification testing

Data centre cabling

Job description

Structured Data Technical Lead/Designer, Reading , Site-Based

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. 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 and will play a key part in supporting enterprise networks, data centres, communications rooms, and operational facilities.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Roc is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe our teams are stronger when they reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we're committed to creating a recruitment process that's fair, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments made during your application or interview, just let us know.