MDU Build Engineers

Kelly Rail; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications contractor in the UK seeks a skilled MDU Build Engineer to deliver high-quality fibre installations in multi-dwelling units. The ideal candidate will have extensive MDU experience and technical proficiency, ensuring all installations comply with safety regulations. This role offers competitive salary, company vehicle, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

All tools and PPE provided

Fully maintained company vehicle

Personal accident insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within multi-dwelling units.
• Comfortable working with telecom test equipment.
• Familiar with working at heights and in underground networks.
• Held a full UK driving license for at least 12 months with minimal points.

Responsibilities

• Lead fibre installations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Read and interpret building surveys and plans.
• Install Blown Fibre Tubing and perform splicing and testing.

Skills

MDU Experience

Technical Proficiency

Safety and Compliance Knowledge

Full UK Driving License

Education

MT003

SA002

SA020

N029

SWQR Unit 1

Tools

Telecom test equipment

Job description

For over 35 years, The Kelly Group has been a trusted principal contractor, delivering exceptional engineering solutions. We’re now seeking a highly skilled MDU Build Engineer to join our team and work on a prestigious Openreach contract.

Your Role:

As a key member of our expert team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality fibre installations within multi-dwelling units (MDUs). Your experience will shine as you:

• Lead Fibre Installations: Run internal fibre from the telecoms network entry point to all floors of the building, ensuring seamless connections and efficiency.
• Technical Expertise: Terminate fibres into RDT (Riser Distribution Terminals) and breakout boxes, managing both internal and external cabling to the highest standard.
• Ensure Compliance: Complete installations in full accordance with fire safety regulations, including fire stopping for internal cabling.
• Work from Plans: Read, interpret, and execute building surveys and plans to deliver precise installations, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction at every stage.
• Advanced Fibre Techniques: Install Blown Fibre Tubing (BFT), blow fibre, test rod and rope underground cable routes, and perform splicing and testing of optical fibres in line with stringent quality standards.

What We Need:

We’re looking for a professional who can bring technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to quality. Ideal candidates will have:

• Extensive MDU Experience: Proven experience working within multi-dwelling units, with the ability to manage complex fibre installations.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with telecom test equipment and interpreting technical plans.
• Safety and Compliance Knowledge: Familiar with working at heights and within underground networks, ensuring all installations meet regulatory standards.
• Full UK Driving License: Held for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points.

Accreditations:

To ensure the highest standards, you will need the following qualifications (expired accreditations can be renewed through our in‑house training):

• MT003
• SA002
• SA020
• N029
• SWQR Unit 1

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive earning potential.
• Full Support: All tools, PPE, and uniforms provided, along with a fully expensed and maintained company vehicle.
• Security and Benefits: Personal accident insurance and comprehensive career progression opportunities.

About Kelly Group:

Established in 1985 to support the emerging UK cable television market, Kelly Group has diversified to meet the needs of our clients. With over 40 years’ experience and customer service at the heart of our business, Kelly Group is renowned for building networks in collaboration with several major leading telecommunication service providers, delivering innovative multi‑functional solutions – connecting people globally.

Working across several industries including telecommunications, rail, metro, highways and fleet, Kelly Group operate nationally with 40+ operational centres and deliver a full suite of services. From the initial planning, design, notification through to installation, final commissioning and maintenance of networks, Kelly Group deliver a ‘one‑stop solution’ to meet the needs of our clients and delight their customers.

As a service provider, our workforce is our extended family, which is why we invest in their safety, training, careers, welfare, vehicles and tools they need to deliver excellence. With a workforce of circa 3500, 40+ national operational centres, 4 training hubs and a fleet of over 2500 vehicles, Kelly Group are committed to developing an excellent team, a fair culture and a safe working environment.

If you feel you have the required experience and want to further your career with a long standing communications contractor, please apply.