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Workplace Technology Structured Cabling Engineer

London, UK

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Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in career you love?

At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!

We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.

Location: London, UK (with some travel in EMEA and potentially APAC)
Employment Type: Full-time

Align Overview:
At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in people who want to add value, are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We are a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—"work hard, play hard, be smart!”

About the Role:
We are seeking a Workplace Technology physical layer engineer with a strong background in structured cabling and security to design, manage, implement and support the physical layer requirements of a workplace technology project. The role requires a hands-on engineer with a strong understanding of office systems such as Audio Visual, Wi-Fi, Security & Access Control Systems, etc.

The ideal candidate will have experience in structured cabling design, implementation, and maintenance, as well as be hands-on with the physical deployment and integration of workplace technologies, planning, troubleshooting, and work with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and be willing to take certification courses to further develop your expertise in relevant infrastructure technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & manage the physical requirements of the cable infrastructure on the projects
    • Design, manage and install structured cabling systems to support workplace technology infrastructure – Audio Visual, Physical Security, Wi-Fi, and cable needs
    • Write RFP for vendors to respond to, create the patching schedules and provide all necessary physical layer requirements – room schedules and plans, cabinet elevations, power requirements – all technology physical requirements
    • Select the IT vendors on the project and manage and critique their deliverables
  • Manage the Installation & the Deployment of the Technology with the Align PM Team
    • Physically install, configure, and integrate workplace technology solutions, including AV, physical access control, Wi-Fi, etc.
    • Work with teams to ensure the designed cable infrastructure is installed, tested and certified
  • Project & Change Management:
    • Support procurement processes, vendor management, and product selection
    • Identify potential risks and assist in risk mitigation strategies
    • Be on-site to ensure the designs and the vendors are implementing the project on time and according to the specifications
    • Execute change orders and document changes accurately
  • Documentation & Communication:
    • Strong professional presence with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, manage vendors and subcontractors, and oversee project delivery.
    • Maintain detailed documentation of structured cabling layouts, system configurations, installations, and troubleshooting guides
    • Effectively communicate project updates and risks to stakeholders
    • Provide training and knowledge sharing for end-users and support teams
  • Learning & Development:
    • Stay up to date with emerging workplace technologies and best practices
    • Complete relevant certifications and training courses as required

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Technical Expertise:
    • Strong knowledge of AV, Security & Access Control, Wi-Fi, etc.
    • Expertise in structured cabling design, fiber optics, and copper cabling standards
  • Hands-on Experience:
    • Previous experience in physical implementation of workplace technologies
    • Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware solutions
    • Strong background in the physical construction & look for issues that hinder the technology construction project & the cabling design and installations
    • Understand structured cabling, network fundamentals, and IT infrastructure
  • Project Execution & Risk Management:
    • Experience handling change orders, risk mitigation, and product procurement
    • Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors
  • Education & Certifications:
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for meeting notes, managing patch schedules, generating proposals, and maintaining project documentation.
    • Willingness to pursue industry certifications - ie: PRINCE for Management, CTS for AV, CCNA for networking, BICSI for structured cabling, security certifications, etc.

Travel Requirements:

  • Ability to travel across EMEA and potentially APAC for on-site deployments. Anticipated travel up to 25%. Expected to be in person at the London office or at client sites managing projects minimally 4 days per week.


Tier 2

PM20

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the desktop to the data center as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Workplace Technology, Data Center Solutions and Migrations & Cloud provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: www.align.com

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