Lead Engineer - Structured Cabling & Infra (Contract)

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£230 per day

Job summary

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer / Infrastructure Supervisor to oversee a major structured cabling and network infrastructure project in the Guildford area. The role combines hands-on technical work with team leadership on a 6-8 month contract starting in October 2026.

You’ll lead installation teams, manage subcontractors, ensure health and safety, and produce RAMS and site reports while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Strong background in structured cabling and physical infrastructure installation.
• Experience supervising engineering teams on live projects.
• Knowledge of copper and fibre systems.
• Experience in regulated or secure environments.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise structured cabling installation teams.
• Oversee copper and fibre installation, testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate subcontractors and engineering resources.
• Act as the main point of contact between engineers, project management and the customer.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site inspections and quality audits.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and project standards.
• Produce site documentation including RAMS and survey reports.
• Support fault finding, moves, adds and changes (MACs) and project completion activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely on time and to the required quality standards.

Skills

Structured cabling

Team leadership

Copper & fibre knowledge

Secure environments

SSSTS/SMSTS

Communication skills

UK security clearance eligibility

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

Job description

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer / Infrastructure Supervisor to oversee a major structured cabling and network infrastructure project in the Guildford area. The role combines hands-on technical work with team leadership on a 6-8 month contract starting in October 2026.

You’ll lead installation teams, manage subcontractors, ensure health and safety, and produce RAMS and site reports while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.