Senior ICT & Data Centre Cabling Architect

Arup; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection cover

Profit share

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Principal ICT Consultant for Data Centre and ICT Cabling Infrastructure to join the Technology Consulting team. The role demands strong experience in ICT facilities, data centre design, and cabling systems, with leadership responsibilities on projects across the UK and internationally.

You will guide design teams, liaise with clients, and contribute to scoping, fee proposals and technical standards. Travel may be required, with no extended absences expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT infrastructure design for data centres and related facilities.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and deliver projects to budget and programme.
• Knowledge of fibre/copper cabling systems, space planning and system diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Capture and interpret client ICT infrastructure requirements.
• Develop ICT infrastructure designs from concept to construction.
• Oversee junior staff and review work for quality control.
• Contribute to scoping works and fee proposals for ICT projects.
• Travel to UK and abroad as needed; role does not require extended absences.

Skills

ICT facilities

Data Centre experience

Cabling design

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

3D modelling

Infrastructure standards

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Arup is seeking a Principal ICT Consultant for Data Centre and ICT Cabling Infrastructure to join the Technology Consulting team. The role demands strong experience in ICT facilities, data centre design, and cabling systems, with leadership responsibilities on projects across the UK and internationally.

You will guide design teams, liaise with clients, and contribute to scoping, fee proposals and technical standards. Travel may be required, with no extended absences expected.