02/25/2026 updated
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Senior Cabling Design Engineer with 22+ Years Experience in Telecoms
London, United Kingdom
Worldwide
4 CSE Grade 2 PassesAbout me
An experienced Cabling Design Engineer with network infrastructure design, installation, and management skills. Specialising in structured cabling systems (Copper and Fibre), CCTV, and fibre optics, I ensure adherence to industry standards and health and safety regulations.
Adobe IllustratorConstructionCategory 5 CablingConstruction Design and Management (CDM) RegulationsDesign ReviewOccupational Safety and HealthOptical Fiber CablingFire SafetyInfrastructure ManagementProject ManagementNetwork Planning and DesignProject Management Life CycleStakeholder EngagementStandards-CompliantStructured Cabling
Network Design & Implementation
Expertise in designing and deploying structured cabling systems, including CAT 5E/6/6E and Fibre Optic infrastructure
Technical Proficiency
Hands-on experience with CCTV, c-OLT Cabinets, and other technologies
Standards Compliance
In-depth knowledge of cabling and physical infrastructure standards, ensuring designs meet regulatory and safety requirements
Project Lifecycle Management
Proven ability to manage projects from initial analysis through to testing, validation, and final sign-off
Stakeholder Engagement
Skilled in gathering user requirements, liaising with stakeholders, and producing Statements of Work, High-Level Designs, and Low-Level Designs
Health & Safety
Fully compliant with CDM regulations and experienced in working on construction sites
Software Proficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks and Auto Desk Design Review
Fire Safety Systems
Experience in creating Fire Stopping Strategy and Specification documents for airport safety standards
Expertise in designing and deploying structured cabling systems, including CAT 5E/6/6E and Fibre Optic infrastructure
Technical Proficiency
Hands-on experience with CCTV, c-OLT Cabinets, and other technologies
Standards Compliance
In-depth knowledge of cabling and physical infrastructure standards, ensuring designs meet regulatory and safety requirements
Project Lifecycle Management
Proven ability to manage projects from initial analysis through to testing, validation, and final sign-off
Stakeholder Engagement
Skilled in gathering user requirements, liaising with stakeholders, and producing Statements of Work, High-Level Designs, and Low-Level Designs
Health & Safety
Fully compliant with CDM regulations and experienced in working on construction sites
Software Proficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks and Auto Desk Design Review
Fire Safety Systems
Experience in creating Fire Stopping Strategy and Specification documents for airport safety standards
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Develops and reviews High-Level Designs and Low-Level Designs for FTTX networks, manages end-to-end design workflow, leads teams of designers and engineers, and acts as primary technical liaison with stakeholders
Creating training sessions, taking ownership of design projects, working with innovation teams, supporting design and planning team, training new starters
Contract role delivering critical infrastructure project for major UK airport, designed fibre optic infrastructure for London Heathrow Airport Fibre Network, developed comprehensive Detailed Design Packs