Structured Cabling Design Engineer

About the role

Barclays is looking for a Structured Cabling Design Engineer based in London (Canary Wharf) to join its global design team and govern the end-to-end delivery of the global book of work. The role ensures that programmes meet defined deliverables, adhere to global design standards and support scalable, repeatable deployments across the portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop capital project proposals and operations aligned to the bank's needs, covering building, real estate and physical asset security projects such as workspace, engineering and facility upgrades.
• Manage planning, design, procurement, resourcing, reporting and construction processes so deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify risks and issues on capital projects and develop risk management strategies, including monitoring risk exposure and taking corrective action.
• Manage project budgets by tracking expenses, forecasting costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage stakeholder relations with project sponsors, vendors, regulatory agencies and the facilities management team.
• Improve delivery processes and implement best practices, and execute projects to agreed quality standards and in compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Contribute to strategy, plan resources and budgets, advise senior management on impacts and risks, and manage and mitigate risks in line with the control and governance agenda.

Required profile

• Experience supporting the global design team and delivering consistent design outcomes across the portfolio.
• Experience in the specification, design and delivery of ICT infrastructure and structured cabling systems.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to create designs that meet customer requirements and accommodate unique installation tasks.

Required skills

• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi, AV systems, in-building cellular/DAS, security infrastructure, BMS and smart buildings/IoT
• Key critical skills assessed: risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and job-specific technical skills