Structured Cabling Technician (CIS)

Job description

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society. Skanska Building Services manages one of the UK’s most prestigious MoD headquarters near Watford — a complex, high‑security site where we deliver hard, soft and technical FM services. Due to an internal promotion, we’re now looking for a new team member to join the CIS Team in delivering safe operation, maintenance and repair of all CIS elements at onsite. Including but not limited to, repair and installation of data/telecoms equipment and infrastructure, desk moves, electrical power upgrades. As a Structured Cabling Technician (CIS), you will: Perform planned preventative maintenance, statutory compliance tasks and reactive works investigations/repairs on all CIS elements of installations, infrastructure, equipment and any associated power systems Install, test and commission data network devices including media converters and in house supplied hardware Install, test and commission all CIS electrical elements as required Install, test and commission IPTV systems Install, terminate and test a variety of fibre optic and copper data cabling Investigate, diagnose and rectify faults with CIS passive infrastructure and Skanska supported IPTV and AV equipment and systems Liaise / assist with other services and departments as necessary for the efficient delivery of work activities, workmanship and productivity to comply with the required standards Undertake the lift and shift of office furniture in line with project scopes to assist with office moves Use provided test and monitoring equipment for the purpose of maintaining AV, VTC, IPTV, data networks and Skanska systems operational performance and to aid fault diagnostics and repair Provide support to the site wide data cabling and infrastructure for Building Services, BMS, Security, Fire, PA and other fibre/copper-based networks Participate in the CIS On-call rota as and when requested by Line Management What you'll bring to the role: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical / Electronic / Communications Infrastructure field (including recognised apprenticeship and supplementary formal training) Experience in a similar role on a MOD or data centre, critical environment site Experience of AV, VTC and IPTV systems Experience of the installation, test and commissioning of media converters and other data network hardware Excellent team working and problem-solving capabilities Must be able to obtain and maintain a DV Government Security Clearance Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Experience of the installation, testing, commissioning and fault finding complex Audio Visual installations including video conferencing facilities and IPTV systems What we offer: 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family Financial wellbeing and employee assistance Professional development Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave) Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way. Flexible working Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore. Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1. Closing date We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change. If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.