ICT Engineer

Matchtech; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Consulting Engineer to join a leading UK and European Building Services consultancy, focusing on ICT, AV, Telecoms, and Electronic Security systems. The role involves working on digital, intelligent, and automated solutions across multiple sectors with exposure to international work.

You will contribute to feasibility, concept and detailed design, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and providing on-site consultancy support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' relevant experience in Building Services/ICT/AV/Telecoms
• A degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of networking technologies (e.g., Cisco, HP)
• Experience producing technical reports, feasibility studies and specifications
• Ability to manage deliverables to deadlines, both technically and commercially

Responsibilities

• Produce consultancy design deliverables in written, verbal, and graphical formats
• Engage with clients and design teams during early project stages
• Develop high-level ICT, AV, Security, and Telecom design solutions
• Undertake feasibility studies, concept designs, and detailed design coordination
• Participate in technical reviews and produce schematics, layouts and specs
• Review contractor submissions against project requirements
• Attend project meetings and support site activities including snagging, testing and commissioning
• Conduct site surveys, witness testing, and technical investigations

Skills

ICT design

AV systems

Security systems

Networking

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Cisco

HP

Revit

BIM

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Consulting Engineer

Due to an expanding project pipeline, our client is looking for a Consulting Engineer with experience in ICT, Audio‑Visual, Telecoms, and Electronic Security systems to join their enthusiastic and growing specialist team.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading UK and European Building Services consultancy with a strong and growing pipeline of work across ICT, AV, Security, Telecoms, and Digital Buildings.

What does the role involve?

The specialist team works closely with the wider Building Services consultancy, planning and designing digital, intelligent, and automated solutions across ICT, AV, Telecoms, and Electronic Security, including associated WiredScore and SmartScore certifications.

Alongside a varied UK project portfolio, there is also exposure to an increasing international workload, supporting other offices and business units. The role also offers the opportunity to work towards becoming a WiredScore and SmartScore Accredited Professional.

You will be involved in delivering multiple projects concurrently, either as part of a multi‑disciplinary design team or independently on directly appointed commissions. Projects span the full lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and on‑site consultancy support, across sectors including Residential, Mixed‑Use, Office, and Hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce consultancy design deliverables in written, verbal, and graphical formats
• Engage with clients and design teams during early project stages
• Develop high‑level ICT, AV, Security, and Telecom design solutions
• Undertake feasibility studies, concept designs, and detailed design coordination
• Participate in technical reviews (internal and client‑facing)
• Produce schematics, layouts, and specifications
• Review contractor technical submissions against project requirements
• Attend project meetings and support site activities, including snagging, testing, and commissioning
• Conduct site surveys, witness testing, and technical investigations

About You

• Interest in Building Services Engineering and developing a career within ICT, AV, Security, and Telecoms
• 3-5 years' relevant experience and a qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline
• Understanding of networking technologies (e.g. Cisco, HP)
• Knowledge of firewalls, VLANs, IP telephony, and mobile signal solutions (DAS / Small Cell)
• Experience producing technical reports, feasibility studies, and specifications
• Ability to manage deliverables to deadlines, both technically and commercially
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Awareness of Smart Buildings technologies
• Some understanding of project governance and financial management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, BIM, Revit, and CAD