Senior ICT Consultant

Arup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid maternity leave for 98 days

Paid paternity leave for 7 working days

Birthday leave

Mobile phone allowance

Travel allowance

Car allowance for associates and above

Master’s degree sponsorship scheme

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced ICT physical infrastructure designer in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of ICT infrastructure focusing on structured cabling systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across large-scale projects. A minimum of 5 years' experience in relevant roles is required. Arup offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive reward package, including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in ICT physical infrastructure design and delivery.
• Strong experience with structured cabling systems (copper and fibre optic).
• Proven ability to coordinate with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of ICT infrastructure packages.
• Manage design development in compliance with project requirements.
• Support technical queries and site coordination.

Skills

Structured cabling systems

ICT infrastructure design

Technical documentation preparation

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM workflows

Job description

Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced ICT physical infrastructure designer with 5–8 years of relevant experience to lead and deliver the design of ICT physical infrastructure with a primary focus on structured cabling systems, cable containment, pathway and riser design, rack and IT room planning, and communications networks and telecommunication passive infrastructure across large‑scale infrastructure, data centre, smart campus and mixed‑use developments. Experience in other ELV or building technology systems would be considered an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as ICT design lead for assigned projects, responsible for technical delivery of ICT infrastructure packages (structured cabling, cable containment, pathways, risers, ICT rooms and communications networks).
• Manage ICT design development and construction deliverables in compliance with relevant industry standards and project requirements.
• Lead requirements capture, validation and technical coordination with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure quality and consistency of project outputs against agreed standards, specifications and delivery schedules.
• Carry out QA reviews of drawings, models and documentation produced by engineers, technicians and consultants.
• Develop ICT performance specifications, design calculations, technical reports and tender documentation using AutoCAD and/or BIM workflows.
• Coordinate ICT infrastructure design with architectural, structural, MEP and specialist systems to ensure buildability and integration.
• Support construction‑stage activities including technical queries, shop drawing reviews and site coordination where required.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support design development and project delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and support capability development within the ICT team.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and resource planning for Malaysia ICT opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in ICT physical infrastructure design and delivery across large‑scale campus, infrastructure or data centre projects.
• Strong experience with structured cabling systems (copper and fibre optic), cable containment and pathways, room spatial planning and coordination/integration with other building services infrastructure.
• Understanding of building services interfaces for ICT systems including power, cooling and environmental requirements.
• Basic understanding of ICT networks and topologies.
• Awareness of IT and OT system architectures and their implications on ICT infrastructure design.
• Proven ability to coordinate with clients, architects, MEP teams and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation including reports, specifications and design deliverables.
• Demonstrated capability in managing workload priorities, design programme and competing project demands.
• Good understanding of relevant industry standards and frameworks (e.g. COPIF, TIA‑942, ISO, IEEE or equivalent).

What We Offer You

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

Benefits include:

• Flexible working hours
• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
• Birthday leave
• Mobile phone allowance
• Travel allowance
• Purchase additional leave up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• International mobility opportunities
• Paid annual subscription to relevant professional association
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
• Exam leave (6 days)
• QP allowance
• Master’s degree sponsorship scheme
• Car allowance for associates and above

Equal Opportunity

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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.

Learn More

Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.