Project Engineer (Structured Cabling)

Project Engineer (Structured Cabling)

NG Bailey is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support structured cabling projects across Birmingham and the surrounding areas. This is a permanent, full‑time role that may require overnight stays.

Job Summary

You will plan, drive day‑to‑day activities and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction. You will supervise field teams and subcontractors, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional results.

Key Deliverables

• Health & Safety– Champion a culture of safety by demonstrating proactive leadership and ensuring the Health and Safety‑first message is consistently embedded in every activity
• Business Processes – Ensure adherence to all NG Bailey’s policies, processes and procedures
• Compliance– Ensuring all work meets NG Bailey IT Services standards, exceeding client expectations and aligned with international standards and manufacturers installation guidelines
• Team Leadership– Providing leadership for the project delivery team and to maximise the potential of the team and the individuals within
• Bid Activity– Participating within bid activity, collaborating with the Business Development department and in line with Focus Win processes
• Business Planning and Budgeting– Assisting with the preparation of the business plans and budgets, seeking opportunities to suggest actions which maximises profit on the project
• Monthly Reviews–Providing appropriate input to all monthly reviews in line with business procedures to ensure that the management team have full knowledge of the completion and financial status of the project
• Project Delivery– Managing all related activities to the successful completion of the projects. In line with agreed quality and commercial plans to achieve targets within agreed timescales and cost constraints
• Relationships with Customers– Ensure that positive relationships are maintained with the customer through efficient delivery of projects with a view to optimising future opportunities and profitability
• Technical– Ensuring design and installation meets internal and client specifications and statutory requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience of the installation of all aspects of Containment and Structured Cabling Systems
• Solid knowledge with the setup and operation of Fluke Analysers
• Demonstrable ability to locate and rectify faults on Structured Cabling and Voice systems
• Ability to work from construction drawings
• Able to self‑manage workload without supervision
• Able to be a team leader as well as a team player
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain exceptional customer relationships through a professional, proactive and informative approach
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays away
• Driving Licence
• Security Clearance – either have it already or willing to go through the process

Ideal If You Have

• Evident experience with Electronic IP Security Systems – (CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarm)
• Understanding of National Security Inspectorate (NSI) process and requirements related to electronic security systems
• UKATA (CAT A) Asbestos Awareness
• CSCS / ECS Card
• Manual Handling
• Working at Height
• PASMA/IPAF
• First Aid at Work
• SSSTS
• Confined Space Training
• Step Ladder/ Ladder Awareness
• Risk Assessment Awareness

Next Steps

We’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We will outline the recruitment process with plenty of notice and provide accommodations if required.

About Us

NG Bailey is one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through investment in training. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is valued and we support clearly defined development paths with regular reviews, training and ongoing support.