PTS Consulting
Physical Infrastructure Consultant
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Consultant - Design Engineer | PTS Physical Infrastructure Practice
About PTS
PTS are a global technology consulting and project management company with over 40 years of experience, specialising in digital infrastructure and workspace transformation. We offer clients a personalised service to transform their operations through technology. At PTS, we combine our passion for technology and people to meet—and surpass—the needs of our clients. By continuously evolving with a focus on problem-solving, we strive to be the best.
Overview of the Role
As a Consultant – Design Engineer in the PTS Physical Infrastructure Practice, you will:
- Work within a multi-skilled team to deliver structured cabling and telecoms design services to PTS’ clients
- Transform client requirements from concept design into fully functional solutions, overseeing tendering and quality assurance for installations
- Collaborate with internal PTS teams and external consultancies to optimise coordinated designs
- Represent PTS professionally, demonstrating strong communication skills with clients, design bodies, and contractors
Key Responsibilities
Design & Documentation
- Prepare and issue RIBA Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4 documentation, including:
- Plans
- Elevations
- Routing drawings
- Schedules (strict adherence to PTS’ in-house formats)
- Ensure compliance with relevant design standards and track/deadline actions arising from meetings
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Cross-Disciplinary Coordination
- Liaise with architectural, mechanical, electrical, security, AV, and other consultancies to produce cohesive designs
- Conduct due diligence on equipment room placement and cable routing
- Conduct equipment room electrical and heat loading assessments
- Prepare cost estimations using PTS’ proprietary tools
Project Management & Compliance
- Attend installation team meetings, respond to requests for information (RFIs), and approve technical submittals/drawings
- Perform equipment room readiness inspections
- Conduct CDM (Construction Design and Management) designers’ risk assessments
- Ensure adherence to PTS’ ISO 9001 quality procedures
- Maintain and improve technical proficiency through continuous upskilling
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide weekly project status updates
- Monitor scope changes and raise/track change requests align with project agreements
- Represent PTS professionally with internal teams, clients, and contractors
Experience & Requirements
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in structured cabling design (SCS) environments (including design, estimation, installation, and quality assurance)
- Solid grasp of structured cabling complexities in construction settings
- Familiarity with data centre SCS design and campus distribution systems is beneficial
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Ideal Background
- Construction or IT industry experience
- Knowledge of live project environments and ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
Personality & Cultural Fit
PTS seeks candidates who exhibit the following:
- Strong technical foundation with a meticulous eye for detail
- Excellent written communication and proofreading skills
- Honest and constructive—capable of objective challenge when needed
- Self-motivated, innovative, and proactive—willing to take initiative
- Team-oriented while able to work autonomously
- Methodical and process-driven, with excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly professional and adaptive, thriving in fast-paced environments
Equal Opportunities
PTS is an Equal Opportunities employer. Selection is based solely on relevant skills, experience, and abilities. No applicant will receive less favourable treatment due to:
Disability Sexual orientation Age Race or ethnicity Religion or belief Gender identity/trans status Marital/civil partnership status Pregnancy or maternity Mental or physical health conditions
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