ICT Design Engineer

Eligo Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development

Office facilities

Job summary

Eligo Recruitment is seeking an ICT Design Consultant to deliver end-to-end ICT and Telecoms designs for data centre projects in the UK. You will lead design delivery, coordinate with CAD/Revit specialists, and engage with clients to ensure alignment with standards.

The role requires 4+ years in Data Centre Telecoms/ICT design, strong coordination skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years delivering Data Centre Telecoms/ICT designs.
• Experience on Hyperscale or Colo Data Centre projects.
• Strong ICT infrastructure and structured cabling knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate CAD/Revit technicians.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICT and Telecoms design delivery from scope to execution.
• Manage ICT documentation across RIBA Stages 2–4.
• Coordinate with BIM/Revit and CAD technicians.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to align on design standards.
• Ensure quality and compliance of outputs.

Skills

Data Centre Telecoms

ICT Design

CAD coordination

Revit coordination

Client communication

Education

RCDD

CNIDP

BICSI

CNET

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

United Kingdom (Hybrid / Remote with occasional office access)

Full-time, Permanent

Data Centres, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Telecoms Engineering

About the Company

We are partnering with a premier global data centre design and engineering consultancy specialising in high-availability, mission-critical infrastructure. Delivering complex technical solutions for premier Hyperscale and Co-location clients across the EMEA region, they offer a collaborative, learning-focused environment where innovation, technical excellence, and continuous professional development are actively supported.

Role Overview

As an ICT Design Consultant, you will play a central role in delivering end-to-end ICT and Telecoms designs within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary engineering team. You will be responsible for shaping cutting-edge technology solutions, managing technical deliverables from initial scope to execution, and coordinating closely with CAD and Revit specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Design Delivery: Lead the production, review, and approval of high-quality Telecoms designs, including schematics, containment design, rack elevations, specifications, and project-specific bill of materials.
• Full Lifecycle Management: Manage all ICT documentation across RIBA Stages 2–4, site surveys, scope development, cost estimates, detailed design, tender packages, RFP development, and bid analysis.
• Technical Coordination: Collaborate directly with BIM/Revit and CAD technicians, using tools like Bluebeam to mark up drawings and communicate design intent effectively.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key technical interface, clearly articulating design intent in client-facing environments and ensuring alignment with client-specific organizational standards.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all technical processes and procedures are strictly adhered to for high-accuracy discipline outputs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 4 years’ experience delivering Data Centre Telecoms and ICT designs within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
• Sector Focus: Proven track record working on Hyperscale or Colo Data Centre developments.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of ICT infrastructure, structured cabling project delivery, and technology integration.
• Drafting Coordination: Ability to converse with and direct CAD and Revit technicians to execute design intent.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting, writing technical reports, and managing client conversations.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, self-motivated, resilient, and capable of prioritising tasks to meet project deadlines.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Industry accreditations such as RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer), CNIDP, BICSI, or CNET.
• Hands-on familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Prior team management or mentoring experience.

What’s on Offer

• Work Flexibility: Flexible UK-based hybrid working model (predominantly remote/work-from-home with office facilities available).
• Career Growth: Access to structured training resources, workshops, and support for professional certifications.
• Innovation Culture: Opportunities to participate in internal research initiatives, explore emerging technologies, and attend key industry conferences.