Structured Cabling Estimator

Job description

Structured Cabling Estimator

Home-Based / Hybrid 

United Kingdom (Scotland / North England preferred)

Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits 

Summary

Are you an experienced Structured Cabling professional who enjoys turning complex requirements into practical, cost-effective solutions?

At NG Bailey IT Services, we're growing our Pre-Sales team and are looking for a Structured Cabling Estimator (Solutions Architect) to play a key role in designing and costing infrastructure solutions for high-profile and mission-critical environments, including Ministry of Defence estates.

This is an opportunity to join a leading technology services business where your expertise will directly influence successful customer outcomes from initial survey and design through to project delivery.

If you're passionate about structured cabling, network infrastructure, and delivering technical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

The role requires security clearance therefore is beneficial to already hold security clearance, but not essential as we can support you through this process.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

As our Structured Cabling Estimator (Solutions Architect), you'll be responsible for developing robust, compliant, and commercially viable solutions that meet customer requirements and industry best practice.

You'll work closely with customers, Account Managers, delivery teams, and industry partners to:

• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments
• Design structured cabling and associated ICT infrastructure solutions
• Produce accurate estimates, bills of materials, labour calculations, and technical proposals
• Review third-party survey reports and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements
• Support customer meetings by translating technical requirements into practical solutions
• Provide technical guidance throughout the pre-sales lifecycle
• Participate in project handovers, ensuring a smooth transition from design to delivery
• Maintain accurate commercial and technical information within internal systems
• Champion Health & Safety and ensure all designs align with NG Bailey standards and industry regulations

What we’re looking for:

We're seeking a proactive solutions architect who combines technical expertise with strong commercial awareness and excellent customer engagement skills.

Essential Experience

• Security Clearance or willingness to go through the process
• Previous experience designing structured cabling and Wi-Fi solutions
• Proven experience producing estimates and technical proposals
• Knowledge of structured cabling manufacturers such as Mayflex, Corning, and Leviton
• Understanding of JSP standards and experience producing ECR documentation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate confidently with customers and stakeholders at all levels
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desirable

• Industry qualifications such as: RCDD; CNID; CNIDP; Ekahau ECSE

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Car/Car allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and awarded Gold Standard in the Armed Forces Covenant.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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