At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in delivering structured cabling and network infrastructure projects.
- Company: Specialist engineering organisation with a focus on professional development.
- Benefits: £230 per day, 6-8 month contract, Monday to Friday work schedule.
- Other info: Ideal for military communications specialists seeking hands-on supervisory roles.
- Why this job: Join a significant infrastructure programme and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in structured cabling, team supervision, and technical project management.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Looking for your next contract? We have a 6 – 8 Month contract starting in October 2026. We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist engineering organisation seeking an experienced Lead Engineer / Infrastructure Supervisor to oversee the delivery of a major structured cabling and network infrastructure project in the Guildford area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced military communications and infrastructure specialist looking for a hands-on supervisory contract within a professional engineering environment.
If you’ve led installation teams, managed technical projects on operational sites, or supervised communications infrastructure, we’d like to hear from you.
The Role
You’ll take responsibility for leading a team of engineers delivering structured cabling and network infrastructure installations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and customer service. Although this is a supervisory position, you’ll also be expected to remain technically involved where required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise structured cabling installation teams.
- Oversee copper and fibre installation, testing and commissioning.
- Coordinate subcontractors and engineering resources.
- Act as the main point of contact between engineers, project management and the customer.
- Conduct toolbox talks, site inspections and quality audits.
- Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and project standards.
- Produce site documentation including RAMS and survey reports.
- Support fault finding, moves, adds and changes (MACs) and project completion activities.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely on time and to the required quality standards.
We’re Looking for someone with:
- Strong background in structured cabling and physical infrastructure installation.
- Experience supervising engineering teams on live projects.
- Good knowledge of copper and fibre systems.
- Experience working within regulated or secure environments.
- SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to produce technical documentation and site reports.
- Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Ideal Military Background:
This role would particularly suit candidates leaving or who have served in:
- Royal Signals
- Royal Engineers (Communications)
- RAF CIS or Communications Specialists
- Royal Navy Communications & Information Systems
- Or infrastructure or communications engineering appointments.
What’s on Offer?
- £230 per day
- 6-8 month contract with potential extension
- Expected start in October
- Monday-Friday working (07:30-16:30)
- Opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure programme
- Professional and supportive engineering team
If you’re an experienced infrastructure engineer who enjoys leading teams whilst remaining technically involved, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Lead Engineer/Infrastructure Supervisor (Structured Cabling) vacancy in Guildford (225jc) employer: Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd
Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values precision and quality in the field of CAD compliance. With competitive salaries and benefits like a 4% employer pension contribution and life assurance, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in a dynamic environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the North Midlands.
