ICT Infrastructure Engineer in Brighton

Location/s

London, Croydon, Cambridge, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Altrincham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, UK

Recruiter contact

• Andrea Gaffney
• Overview of the role

We are seeking an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Principal Engineer to design security systems and ICT infrastructure with our ‘Digital Infrastructure’ team.

The role is within our Buildings division and works with a multidisciplinary building services mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) team.

The position is ideally based in one of our South‑East UK offices, with opportunities to contribute to national and international projects.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver ICT design for major projects from concept through to detailed design.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with architects and civil engineers.
• Work with clients to understand requirements, develop, define and document appropriate solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
• Support senior managers running the commercial and contractual side of projects.
• Work autonomously within a team carrying out building services projects.
• Prepare design documents including sketches, drawings, reports, schedules and specifications.
• Work at various project phases including feasibility, concept & detail design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, handover and in‑use.
• Review and coordinate designs with other design disciplines both internally and externally.
• Review and comment on third‑party designs and check against briefs and standards.
• Inspect and witness testing of under‑construction or as‑built systems and report findings.
• Keep updated on technical standards, product developments, and identify opportunities for training, development and growth.
• Support the learning and development of early career professionals in the team.
• Candidate Specification

Essential

• Proven experience delivering projects within the built environment.
• Extensive ICT infrastructure design experience across concept and detailed design stages.
• CCTV systems.
• Access Control Systems.
• Intruder Detection Systems.
• Integrated Security Management Systems.
• Experience of leading structured design processes such as Home Office “Operational Requirements”.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Delivery of coordinated MEP 3D design models.
• Leadership of ICT elements of one large project or a portfolio of smaller projects.
• Track record in building services ICT engineering design and specification using relevant industry software (NBS Create and REVIT etc).
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentations.

Desirable

• Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) ICT Engineer with a strong background in Building Services.
• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) or equivalent industry certification.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IET, CIBSE or equivalent professional body.
• Experience in sectors such as Mo D/defence, healthcare, infrastructure, aviation, rail, residential or data centres.
• Experience of designing Active Ethernet and PON network infrastructure, Audio, Electronic security systems, Fire detection, public address, voice alarm and EVC systems.
• Awareness of Cyber Security design principles.
• Experience in work‑winning and bid support.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and emerging technologies.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of current building regulations, legislation and standards applicable in building and infrastructure design.
• Experience of training graduates/Early Career Professionals (ECP).
• Expect to drive profitability of projects, monitor against budget, react and anticipate potential problems and communicate in line with client expectations.
• Additional expectations
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally as required.
• Commitment to high standards of corporate governance and project delivery.
• Equal Opportunity

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also recognise that skills gained in the Armed Forces are highly transferable to this role.

Immigration

We are not currently offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.

Candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes may still apply.

Security clearance may be required for UK defence projects.

• Benefit Package
• Financial Wellbeing
• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary.
• Income protection scheme providing a financial benefit and support for long‑term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• Annual bonus schemes shared across the business.
• Employee Ownership
• Our employee ownership model ensures no external investors.
• Employees have a stake and a voice in the business, with direct connections to performance bonuses.
• Stake grows with career progression, recognising long‑term impact.
• Opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels.
• Senior roles have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.
• Health and Wellbeing
• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free menopause support for all UK colleagues.
• Wellbeing support available through a comprehensive program for employees and families.
• Ability to flex salary to opt into a range of health benefits, many extendable to family.
• Lifestyle
• Minimum of 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with option to buy or sell leave.
• 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years of service.
• Employee saving schemes and discounts from retailers.
• Enhanced Family and Carers Leave
• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Shared parental leave matches maternity leave, paying up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional leave days for those with significant caring responsibilities, two paid.
• Policies and support for military families balancing service and career.
• Learning and Development
• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development.
• Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
• Wide range of employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Member of Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Opportunities to make a difference within local communities through social outcomes.
• Contract Type
• Permanent
• Work Pattern
• Full Time
• Market
• Buildings
• Discipline
• Building services
• Locations
• Birmingham, GB
• Croydon, GB
• Brighton, GB
• Edinburgh, GB
• Bristol, GB
• London, GB
• Glasgow, GB
• Cambridge, GB
• Cardiff, GB
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
• Altrincham, GB
• Job Ref
• 15649
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