Principal IT/AV Consultant - ICT & Telecoms Design

About the role

Cundall's ICT Consultancy, part of its Technology Group, advises on technology for data centres, fintech, headquarters offices and smart buildings, and is looking for an experienced, client-focused Principal IT/AV Consultant to join its Manila or Malaysia office. The role leads ICT and telecoms system design and implementation for data centres and other projects, with oversight of AV and smart building systems where needed, and takes ownership of new and existing projects in the APAC region.

Key responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for allocated projects, coordinating designs so they meet client requirements, health and safety laws, industry standards and best practice.
• Design ICT physical infrastructure, including structured cabling, outside plant, ICT rooms, Wi-Fi, containment systems and risers.
• Coordinate project drawings (schematics, layouts, installation details, rack elevations) using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Lead QA and QC as checker and verifier, and develop design packages including drawings, calculations, technical specifications, employer's requirements and tender documentation.
• Take part in site visits for compliance monitoring of ICT works.
• Support senior management with line management, team mentoring and chartership mentoring, and contribute to commercial planning and project management.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, ICT or Computer Science (MEng, BEng or BSc), working towards or already a member of a professional institute.
• 8-10 years of experience in an engineering design consultancy or for a contractor.
• Experience designing ICT and telecoms systems, including structured cabling, Wi-Fi and GSM, hyperscale and colocation data centre infrastructure, satellite communications, and MEP facilities for ICT (power and cooling).
• Experience leading site visits for surveys, witnessing and commissioning.
• Excellent written and spoken English; WiredScore or SmartScore accreditation is an advantage.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of project resourcing and commercial management is advantageous.
• Interest or ability to code in Dynamo and Python is desirable.