Installation Engineer

BAE Systems; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Christchurch is seeking an Installation Engineer. The role involves installing Information Technology and Telecommunications equipment, managing safety inspections, and interpreting technical documentation. Candidates should have a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification and experience in the installation environment. Competitive salary up to £44,000 with additional flexible health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Modern Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (2377-77).
• Relevant experience in installations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install IT and Telecommunications equipment at sites.
• Terminate various types of cables per specifications.
• Manage testing and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Installation of IT and Telecommunications equipment

Understanding technical drawings

Safety electrical inspection

Knowledge of cable types

Implementation of method statements

Education

Modern Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds Level 3 Award (2377-77)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Installation Engineer

Salary: Up to £44,000 depending on skills and experience

Responsibilities

• Installation of Information Technology and Telecommunications equipment and cabling into a reference facility in Christchurch, and at customer sites
• Installation and termination of a variety of types of cable (multi-core, coaxial, fibre-optic, cat x and power)
• Assembly and installation of desks and racks. Installation of cabling and equipment into and onto them
• Read and interpret technical drawings, cabling diagrams, technical documentation and work instructions
• Safety electrical inspection and test of new and in-service electrical equipment and management of test and inspection records
• Management of the calibration of tools and instruments

Qualifications

• Modern Apprenticeship – NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (2377-77)
• Relevant experience in Information Technology, Telecommunications or Industrial installation environment
• An ability to implement installations in accordance with provided method statements and drawings
• Understanding and application of all assessments e.g. Risk, PUWER and COSHH
• Earthing of equipment and termination of cables to relevant standards as well as testing of installed cabling

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Installation team

BAE Systems are currently recruiting for an Installation Engineer, with Christchurch as a home site, and frequent travel to Greater London and Buckinghamshire.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 12th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.