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Smart Buildings Infrastructure Technician

About LMG

LMG has been at the forefront of innovation within the built environment since 1986.

We deliver integrated smart building technology projects and support services which provide sustainable long-term growth and profitability, as well as diverse range of career opportunities; enabling both our people and our clients’ businesses to flourish, whilst setting a new standard for what is possible in the built environment.

As experts in smart building technology, we want to inspire new ways of
thinking, deliver excellence and establish new models for doing business
– with people, partners and customers – built on trust and shared
values, rather than transactional relationships.

Alongside actively working to support the raising of standards in training and professional qualifications, we invest heavily in the development of our people. We give them access to continuous learning opportunities, leading to the freedom of working autonomously and making their own informed decisions, whilst benefiting from a supportive and collaborative working environment.

About Role

As a Smart Building Infrastructure Technician, you will be based at Gatwick Airport, working within LMG’s dedicated team responsible for the on-site installation, support and maintenance of specialist smart building technology across the entire estate.

Whilst you will have strong underlying competencies in the installation of copper and fibre network infrastructure, you will also have a willingness to learn and further develop skills, working across multiple smart technologies including, Audio-Visual, Electronic Security, IoT and Wired, Wireless & Mobile Networks.

By demonstrating solid levels of knowledge, skills and expertise in cabling infrastructure and associated tech equipment installation, you will help the team to deliver projects on time and on budget, with a focus on technical excellence and maintaining Health and Safety standards.

You will also provide consistently high levels of customer service, this being a vital part of the role, and achieved by working diligently to accurately interpret and deliver our customers’ needs.

Key Responsibilities

Copper and Fibre ICT Infrastructure:

  • Install, terminate, and test copper (CAT-5e/6/6A), fibre optic (OS1/2 & OM3/4/5) and voice (CW1308) ICT cabling infrastructure.
  • Install, terminate and test Electronic Security & Audio-Visual cabling infrastructure.
  • Conduct infrastructure testing with Fluke test equipment and management software (Linkware) and ensure compliance with manufacturer, customer and published standards.

Other Smart Building Technologies and Systems:

  • Prepare, construct and install telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack.
  • Arrange and install fixtures and fittings appropriate for the intended use.
  • Install containment systems in a safe manner, using the correct tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
  • Install end-point equipment i.e., Electronics Security (cameras & doors), Wi-Fi & Mobile Access Points, IoT Sensors and Audio-Visual devices using appropriate fixings and media.
  • Install network equipment into cabinets, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications including servers, routers, switches, controllers and WAN equipment.
  • Carry out all equipment and system patching.

Maintenance and Fault Finding

  • Support our technology commissioning teams with commissioning, maintenance, servicing, fault-finding, fault rectification, decommissioning and equipment relocation.
  • Carry out network infrastructure maintenance tasks. Identify, locate and repair common faults.

Documentation:

  • Complete accurate, timely documentation and provide appropriate certification to the customer
  • Report on progress and any issues affecting the work to line managers, using designated systems and agreed processes.

Health & Safety:

  • Comply with Risk Assessment, Method Statement (RAMS) and on-site Health and Safety requirements.
  • Work from construction drawings, diagrams and schematics, scopes and specifications, ensuring responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; in particular, the need to take care of own health and safety in the workplace, whilst also being responsible for those that might be affected by own actions.

Experience, Qualifications and Certificates

Qualifications

Essential

  • A valid ECS/CSCS Card.
  • A relevant qualification, e.g., CNet CNCI®, CNet CNIT ®, BICSI Installer Level 2/3 or a recognised equivalent.
  • Full, clean Driving Licence.

Desirable

  • First Aid (preferrable).
  • Minimum 5 A*-C GCSE’s, including Maths and English.
  • IPAF or PASMA.

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years relevant practical experience in a similar role.
  • Experience installing mainstream copper and fibre ICT cabling systems.
  • Awareness of Audio Visual, Electronic Security, IoT, and Wired & Wireless Network architecture.

Desirable

  • Previous experience within critical infrastructure at an airport or Transport hub would be advantageous.
  • Containment installation experience (Conduit, Basket/Tray, Metal and PVC).
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Position
Permanent
Location
Gatwick
Salary
£32,000 - £34,000
Closing date
31 December 2025