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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.\nAs 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nAct as the technical authority for structured cabling and network infrastructure projects.\nLead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cabling systems.\nReview and approve infrastructure designs, documentation, and installation methods.\nDevelop and maintain cabling standards, processes, and best practices.\nMentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.\nOversee structured cabling upgrades and infrastructure modernisation projects.\nEnsure compliance with TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC and BICSI standards. 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