Engineering

Senior Communications Engineer - Birmingham

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Sector:

    Telecommunications

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £45 - £50 per hour

  • Contact:

    Abhinav Patial

  • Contact email:

    a.patial@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH160220_1747126437

🌐 Senior Communications Engineer - 6-Month Contract | Birmingham | Hybrid | £45/hr Inside IR35

Are you a forward-thinking Communications Engineer ready to shape the future of smart, secure, and connected infrastructure?

Join a leading Building Design Practice at the forefront of delivering high-impact projects across Nuclear, Defence, Government, Transportation, and Infrastructure sectors. We're looking for a Senior Communications Engineer with strong technical leadership, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for integrated systems in complex buildings.

🛠️ What You'll Be Doing

As part of a highly regarded national delivery team, you will:

  • Lead the design of cutting-edge building systems such as:
    • Structured Cabling (Copper & Fibre)
    • BMS, VSS, ACS, IDS, and PAVA Systems
  • Take projects from concept to commissioning within RIBA/BSRIA design stages.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across the UK and internationally through a Global Technology Centre (GTC).
  • Attend site visits, oversee installations, and ensure delivery excellence.
  • Act as a key client-facing lead, guiding decisions, managing risks, and presenting technical solutions.

🧠 What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Communications, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
  • Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it.
  • Expertise across security and building technology systems.
  • Strong understanding of IP networking, digital infrastructure, and AV systems.
  • Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and digital/BIM workflows.

🌱 Why Join?

This is more than a contract. It's your opportunity to:

✅ Work on high-profile government and defence projects
✅ Partner with a globally connected, highly respected team
✅ Expand your skills in digital engineering and project leadership
✅ Deliver real impact in secure and resilient infrastructure

📢 Ready to make your mark in next generation building systems?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation with our recruitment team.