Data Cabling Infrastructure Technical Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
Structured Data Technical Lead/Designer, Reading , Site-Based
Join Roc Technologies and lead the delivery of critical data cabling infrastructure within one of the UK's most secure and technically demanding environments.
We're looking for an experienced Data Technical Lead to provide technical leadership across structured cabling and network infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior cabling professional who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with leadership, design responsibility, and project oversight. The role is based onsite and will play a key part in supporting enterprise networks, data centres, communications rooms, and operational facilities.
As the Data Technical Lead, you'll act as the subject matter expert for structured cabling infrastructure, providing technical direction to engineers, contractors, and project teams. You'll be responsible for designing, reviewing, and overseeing the installation and maintenance of copper and fibre optic cabling systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority for structured cabling and network infrastructure projects.
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cabling systems.
- Review and approve infrastructure designs, documentation, and installation methods.
- Develop and maintain cabling standards, processes, and best practices.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
- Oversee structured cabling upgrades and infrastructure modernisation projects.
- Ensure compliance with TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC and BICSI standards. BS EN 50173, 50174, 6701, 50310 and 7671.
- Manage cabling requirements across communications rooms, network cabinets, and data centre environments.
- Work closely with stakeholders, contractors, and project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
You'll be an experienced cabling or network infrastructure professional with a proven background in technical leadership and project delivery.
Working Pattern:9-Day Fortnight | Monday-Friday | 07:30-16:30
Essential Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in structured cabling and network infrastructure environments.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Category 5e, Category 6, Category 6A and Category 7 systems
- Single-mode and multi-mode fibre technologies
- Fibre splicing and termination
- Network cabinets and patch panels
- Data centre cabling environments
- Cable containment systems and pathways
- OTDR, Fluke and fibre certification testing equipment
- Experience leading infrastructure projects within data centre, industrial, or corporate environments.
- Experience managing third-party contractors.
- Infrastructure surveying, design, installation, and commissioning experience.
- Experience working within change-controlled environments.
Certifications
Ideally, you'll hold one or more of the following:
- BICSI Technician (TECH), RCDD or equivalent
- CNIPD (Certified Network Infrastructure Design Professional)
- CNCI or structured cabling certification
- Fibre optic certification
Roc is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe our teams are stronger when they reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we're committed to creating a recruitment process that's fair, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments made during your application or interview, just let us know.