Installation Engineer

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO); Tathall End; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Civil Service Pension

Training opportunities

On-site gym

Nursery

Café

Restaurant

Interest-free loans on season tickets

Job summary

FCDO Services is seeking an Installation Engineer to deliver hands-on electrical and security installations to agreed designs within a multi-disciplinary team.

You'll support Senior Installers, liaise with Design Engineers and Project Managers, carry out risk assessments and ensure work complies with safety policies and standards. The role includes on-site supervision of labourers and apprentices and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in electronics, telecommunications, IT or a related subject.
• Hands-on experience applying that knowledge in a real working environment.
• Experience installing Technical Protective Security Systems and will have experience in at least one relevant area (CCTV, access control, IDS, radio, structured cabling or PCO).

Responsibilities

• Deliver installations to agreed designs as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support Senior Installers and liaise with Design Engineers and Project Managers.
• Carry out risk assessments and follow Health & Safety policies.
• Supervise labourers and apprentices where needed.
• Maintain knowledge of new technologies and best practice.

Education

Level 3 qualification in electronics, telecommunications, IT or related subject

Job description

As an Installation Engineer, you'll be hands-on in delivering technical installations to agreed designs, working within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every job is completed safely. You support Senior Installers on both single and complex multi-system installations, liaising with Design Engineers and Project Managers to ensure the right equipment is in place. Customer focus is also key, working directly with end users and Overseas Technical Officers to provide clear technical advice and ensure a high level of satisfaction.

There's also a strong safety and development focus to the role. You'll risk assess your own work, follow Health & Safety policies and procedures, and help supervise labourers and apprentices where needed, making sure work is delivered safely and meets the expected standards. When based in the UK, you'll support the wider team by helping maintain workshops and working environments, contributing to research and development activity, and keeping your own knowledge of new technologies and best practice up to date.

Use your practical knowledge to deliver work that matters

You’ll bring a Level 3 qualification, or equivalent experience, in electronics, telecommunications, IT or a related subject - with hands-on experience applying that knowledge in a real working environment. You’re confident installing Technical Protective Security Systems and will have experience in at least one relevant area, whether that’s CCTV, access control, IDS, radio, structured cabling or PCO. You also understand the importance of doing things properly, with care, accuracy and attention to detail - especially when it comes to cable installation across Cat5, Cat6, fibre and related methods.

You’re someone who takes safety seriously. Comfortable carrying out risk assessments, you follow site procedures and make sure work is completed to the right standard. Experience in secure or overseas environments would be helpful, as well as an understanding of Construction Design Management requirements, an ECS card or membership of a relevant professional body. Most importantly, you’ll bring a practical mindset, a reliable approach and a willingness to keep learning as you build your technical skills.

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They’re the people who plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

But we’re always looking to improve - just like you.

• competitive salary
• good holiday entitlement
• a Civil Service Pension
• access to training and other development opportunities
• on-site gym
• nursery
• café
• restaurant
• interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes

It’s a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.