Senior Communications Engineer - Birmingham

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Design Practice in Birmingham seeks a Senior Communications Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves leading design on high-profile projects in sectors like Nuclear and Defence, focusing on integrated systems in complex buildings. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Communications or Electronic Engineering and expertise in building technology systems.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-profile government projects

Partnership with a globally connected team

Skill expansion in digital engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it.
• Expertise in security and building technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of structured cabling and building systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the UK and internationally.
• Act as a client-facing lead, guiding decisions and managing risks.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Collaboration

IP Networking

Digital Infrastructure

AV Systems

Education

Degree in Communications or Electronic Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

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Senior Communications Engineer - Birmingham, Birmingham

Client:

iO Associates - UK/EU

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Communications Engineer - 6-Month Contract | Birmingham | Hybrid | £45/hr Inside IR35

Are you a forward-thinking Communications Engineer ready to shape the future of smart, secure, and connected infrastructure?

Join a leading Building Design Practice at the forefront of delivering high-impact projects across sectors including Nuclear, Defence, Government, Transportation, and Infrastructure. We're seeking a Senior Communications Engineer with strong technical leadership, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for integrated systems in complex buildings.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of a highly regarded national delivery team, you will:

• Lead the design of cutting-edge building systems such as:
• Structured Cabling (Copper & Fibre)
• BMS, VSS, ACS, IDS, and PAVA Systems
• Take projects from concept to commissioning within RIBA/BSRIA design stages.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across the UK and internationally through a Global Technology Centre (GTC).
• Attend site visits, oversee installations, and ensure delivery excellence.
• Act as a key client-facing lead, guiding decisions, managing risks, and presenting technical solutions.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Communications, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it.
• Expertise across security and building technology systems.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, digital infrastructure, and AV systems.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and digital/BIM workflows.

Why Join?

This is more than a contract. It's your opportunity to:

• Work on high-profile government and defence projects
• Partner with a globally connected, highly respected team
• Expand your skills in digital engineering and project leadership
• Deliver real impact in secure and resilient infrastructure

Are you ready to make your mark in next-generation building systems?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation with our recruitment team.