Senior ICT Consultant

Arup; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Southampton seeks a Senior ICT Consultant to join their Technology Consulting team. You'll capture client requirements, oversee project delivery, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ICT infrastructure design and cabling technologies, with a readiness to travel for projects. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Profit Share

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ICT facilities and cabling infrastructure.
• Experience in project delivery and client interfacing.
• Ability to write clear technical reports and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Capture and interpret client ICT requirements.
• Oversee junior staff and ensure quality management.
• Monitor ICT installations and perform testing.

Skills

ICT infrastructure design

Cabling technologies

Social skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

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The Opportunity

We are looking for aSeniorInformation & Communications Technology (ICT) Consultant to join our Technology Consulting team, which is based within the Arup Digital Services Portfolio. It is a position suitable for someone who is already a consultant or has worked in a pre-sales technical design support or service provider/operator environment.

We are looking for a passionate person with anin-depthknowledge and background in ICT facilities and cabling infrastructuredesign, cabling technologies and the cabling industry. We are looking for someone with strong social skills, who canwork with, and supervise,other members of staff. As a technicalspecialiston projects, you willtake a lead role in thedelivery of projects and the interface with clients.

The role will involve:

• Capturing, developing and interpreting client ICT infrastructurerequirements.
• ICT infrastructure design development (from concept through to construction).
• Overseeing and supervising the tasks of more junior staff on projects.
• Checkingothers work in accordance with quality management systems.
• On-site monitoring and witness testing of ICT infrastructure installations.
• Contributing to scoping works and fee proposalsfor newICT infrastructureprojects.
• Developing morejunior members in the team and enhancing the appreciation of ICT infrastructure standards across multi-disciplinary teams inArup

Projects will be in the UK and abroad. The candidate will be willing to travel when needed; however, this role does not require extended periods away.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who can demonstrate:

• DeliveryofICT infrastructuredesign projects across a rangeof sectorsspecifically Data Centres, Aviation, Roads & Tunnels and Commercial Property.
• In depth knowledge and track record of working in the following technology areas: Optical fibre cabling systems including FTTx and Passive Optical Networking (PON), copper structured cabling, outside plant systems, equipment rooms and pathways.
• Expertise in ICT cabling strategies, ICT space planning, ICT cabling system design, ICT cabling delivery and assurance.
• Expertise in system design and integration within the built environment, interfacing with manufacturers and validating system installation, commissioning, and testing in a construction advice role.
• An ability to write clear and concise reports and specifications in both technical and non-technical language, including preparation of easy-to-understandsystem diagrams and schematics.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks or similar, for the production and review of 3D design models.
• A good understanding and working knowledge of one of more of the following would be beneficial: Local/Wide Area Networking, Wireless LAN, Integrated Reception Systems, Radio Over IP, Private Mobile Radio and Cellular.

Your technical skills and knowledge will becomprehensiveand should allow you to comfortably advise our clients and develop design strategies with our internal teams.

You will be capable of working on several projects at the same time and have the ability to prioritise activities for yourself and others.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

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