Structured Cabling Design Engineer

Purpose of the role

To manage and develop capital project proposals and operations aligned to the needs of the bank.

Accountabilities

• Management, development and execution of building, real estate and physical asset security projects and proposals, including workspace, engineering, and facility upgrades.
• Management of planning, design, procurement, resourcing, reporting and construction processes to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Identification of potential risks and issues associated to capital projects and development of risk management strategies to mitigate them by monitoring risk exposure and taking corrective action.
• Management of project budget for real estate and physical security projects by tracking expenses, forecasting costs and identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Management of stakeholder relations including project sponsors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and the facilities management team to align capital project operations with the bank's objectives.
• Identification of opportunities to improve the delivery processes for capital projects and implement best practices to enhance project performance.
• Execution of capital projects that meet agreed quality standards, and are compliant with relevant laws, regulation, and policies.

Vice President Expectations

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others..
• OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
• Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
• Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Embark on a transformative journey as a Structured Cabling Design Engineer. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. We are looking for team members who are passionate, forward-thinking, and eager to make a difference. Your unique skills and perspectives will be invaluable in helping us achieve our goals. By joining us, you'll become part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Let's work together to create a brighter future for banking and pave the way for transformative growth.

To be successful as a Structured Cabling Design Engineer, you should have experience with:

• Supporting the global design team and governing the end‑to‑end delivery of the global book of work

• Ensuring all programs meet defined deliverables, adhere to global design standards, and support scalable, repeatable deployments across the portfolio

• Delivering consistency in design outcomes

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience in the specification, design & delivery of ICT infrastructure and Structured Cabling Systems

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification or equivalent is preferred

• Ability to create designs to meet customer requirements and accommodate unique installation tasks

• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of Wi-Fi, AV Systems, in-building cellular/DAS, security infrastructure, BMS and Smart Buildings/IOT

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in London.