Senior Communications Engineer

Hays Property & Surveying; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Communications Engineer for a temporary contract in Birmingham. The role involves leading the design and delivery of advanced communication systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong experience in various communication systems. This position offers a hybrid working model and the chance to develop technical skills in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Opportunity to develop technical and digital engineering skills

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Electronic Engineering, or ICT preferred.
• Strong experience in communication systems and structured cabling.
• Ability to manage project deliverables and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of communications systems.
• Engage directly with clients and manage project deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various sectors.

Skills

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Video Surveillance Systems (VSS)

Access Control Systems (ACS)

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

PAVA systems

Structured cabling (copper & fibre)

IP networking

AV systems

Excellent report writing

Specification writing

Education

Degree in Communications, Electronic Engineering, or ICT

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Communications Engineer (Temporary/Contract)
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - minimum 2 days in-office)
Start Date: 2nd June 2025
Contract Duration: 6 months
Engagement Type: Inside IR35
Rate: £45/hour (flexible based on experience)
Security Clearance: BPSS / SC Clearance
Contact:

Our client, a multidisciplinary consultancy, are on the lookout for a Senior Communications Engineer to join their team on a temporary contract basis. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications engineer to further develop their career within a leading consultancy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge communications systems, structured cabling systems, including copper and fibre optic systems and the associated physical network infrastructure.
• Able to demonstrate a full understanding of the key Building Services design considerations when working on projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across sectors like Nuclear, Defence, Infrastructure, Government, and Transportation.
• Engage directly with clients, presenting designs and leading technical discussions.
• Manage project deliverables and mentor junior team members.
• Customer focussed, and builds, maintains, and nurtures a high-profile client base.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Communications, Electronic Engineering, or ICT (Chartered or working towards Chartership preferred).
• Strong experience in:
  Building Management Systems (BMS)
  Video Surveillance Systems (VSS)
  Access Control Systems (ACS)
  Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
  PAVA systems
• Structured cabling (copper & fibre) IP networking and AV systems.
• Experience of attending site and monitoring works, including familiarity with the installation and commissioning stages of the project for communications systems and their supporting ancillaries (such as containment, power).
• Ability to manage packages of work, taking charge of their own deliverables and the deliverables of others to successfully meet project deadlines.
• Excellent report writing ability, with experience of writing specifications of varying detail to align with the requirements of the RIBA stages.
• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD (desirable).
• Excellent report writing and specification skills.
• Familiarity with RIBA/BSRIA stages and BIM processes.
• Ability to work independently and lead project packages.

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a national and international team delivering innovative solutions.
• Develop your technical and digital engineering skills.
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment that values your unique perspective.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.

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