Senior ICT & Security Engineer

Eligo Recruitment
Ec1A1Aa, EC1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Last month
£90,000 – £120,000 pa

Salary

£90,000 – £120,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
27 Apr 2026 (Last month)
Senior ICT & Security Engineer
Remote (UK)
Permanent but contract considered
Salary/rate on application

The Company
Our client is an award-winning, international multidisciplinary consultancy renowned for their expertise in low-energy design and world-leading technical solutions. They are a primary partner for the global digital infrastructure market, helping clients realise ambitious zero-carbon targets across the entire building lifecycle. Due to continued expansion within the EMEA region, they are seeking a high-calibreSenior ICT & Security Engineer to join their growing UK team.

The Role
As a Senior Engineer, you will take a lead role in the development and coordination of complex ICT and security installations. This is a client-facing position where you will manage medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence and financial performance from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Leadership: Manage the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, fee bids, and cost/profit diagnosis.
  • Technical Design: Lead the design and coordination of ICT/Security systems, equipment, and facilities.
  • Client Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, attending technical meetings and providing strategic advice.
  • Quality & Delivery: Support project delivery in line with internal QA/QC processes and technical review standards.
  • Mentorship: Oversee the technical accuracy of work produced by Trainee, Graduate, and junior Engineers.
  • Reporting: Prepare comprehensive project reports for management and external stakeholders, modifying schedules and plans as required.

Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a technically robust engineer with a proven track record in ICT infrastructure and a consultative approach to project delivery.

Experience & Qualifications:
  • Education: A degree in an appropriate ICT Infrastructure or Engineering discipline.
  • Experience: 5–10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained within a multi-disciplinary consultancy, ICT specialist firm, or network systems integrator.
  • Project History: Demonstrable experience in ICT infrastructure, building fit-outs, and migration projects.

Technical Competencies: You should possess a strong technical understanding of the following areas:
  • Critical Facilities & Data Centre Design
  • Campus Networks & LAN Ethernet Switching
  • Wi-Fi & Network Communications
  • Structured Cabling Systems & Fibre Optic Networks
  • Telecommunication Network Infrastructure

Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a market-leading firm that is at the forefront of the "green" digital revolution. You will work on high-profile international projects within a culture that values energetic interaction, technical innovation, and career progression.

To apply, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.

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