Building Communication Systems-Technical Design-Smart Buildings

Building Communications Systems – Design – Building Infrastructure – Smart Buildings Design

Permanent

London, UK & International Travel

£50,000 to £60,000 + Bonus/Profit Share + 5 weeks holiday + Health Ins + Bens

Truly global consulting engineering firm responsible for some of the most sophisticated infrastructure projects worldwide is seeking Building Design Consultants, Buildings/Infrastructure Comms Designers with a broad knowledge of the physical infrastructure needed for Information and Communications Technologies including: LAN/WAN, Structured Cabling Systems and Equipment Room Design. Experience of how to future-proof a building against the demands of changing technologies and the increasing expectations of users is pre-requisite as is an understanding of the issues involved in creating ‘Smart Buildings’.

The role will require the ability to assess client requirements, develop and present technical options; produce specifications and project manage the procurement and implementation of the associated systems. Experience of working with clients, design teams and contractors involved with multi-disciplinary buildings projects is also important.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Building, Comms, Infrastructure Designers will:

> Provide support to project leaders, guide and manage junior staff and perform day to day project management.

> Actively promote ICT skills and services to external prospects and also internally to other

Company disciplines. Contribute to the pipeline of opportunities for consulting work.

> Carry out feasibility studies and master planning activities for ICT based solutions involving research into both technical and commercial issues.

> Produce concept design options based on client requirements and present these as written

reports and presentations.

> Provide design input and advice on the impact of ICT systems on building design.

> Develop specifications and produce tender documentation for ICT cabling, systems and networks.

> Attend meetings as part of a project team with other consultants, contractors and the client

to exchange information and co-ordinate project activities.

> Assess tender responses, liaise with contractors and other project team members and make recommendations for award of contract.

> During the implementation phase check conformance of the systems specified and prepare

handover documentation.

Essential Skills & Experience

Building, Comms, Infrastructure Designers will:

> Minimum of 5 years’ experience, both technical and commercial, demonstrating the ability

to provide high quality consultancy to clients in a way which will enhance our reputation for design and management of important and complex projects.

> Proven track record of designing and specifying ICT infrastructure in areas such as

commercial office buildings, hospitals, hotels, conference centres, sports stadia, university campuses and airports.

> Some previous experience in consultancy with exposure to projects in the built environment

is desirable. Otherwise work with a user, manufacturer, communications provider or systems house may be acceptable.

> A detailed working knowledge in some or all of the following: Cabling Systems; Physical and

Logical Architectures and Configuration of Data Networks; Voice Systems and Unified Communications; and convergence of Business and Building systems. An understanding of associated design practices, performance standards and regulations.

> A team player who can work effectively with personnel at all levels

> Creative and persuasive personality, a self-starter, able to be both forceful and tactful

> Business oriented with the ability to address complex ICT issues

> Clear and fluent communicator, both in written and spoken delivery.

> Graduate or graduate calibre, with a qualification in telecommunications, computing or electronics.

Keywords:

Building Infrastructure Design, Smart Buildings, Communications, Cabling, LAN, WAN, Structured Cabling, Data Networks, Equipment Room Design, Physical Architecture, Logical Architecture, Voice, VoIP, Unified Communications, Building Business Systems