Telecoms Project Engineer

mecs communications; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience

Telecoms Project Engineer

Critical Network Infrastructure

Central & South Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling

@mecscomms is recruiting a contract Telecommunications Project Engineer, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider.

The Project Network Engineer will oversee the planning, implementation & delivery of technical installation & commissioning projects across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions.

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for scoping, planning & delivering projects of varying scale & complexity, working closely with field engineers, network operations & project teams.

You'll act as a technical representative in customer meetings, conduct site surveys, produce scope of works documents & project plans, coordinate jobs, assist with critical faults & maintain a high standard of end-of-job documentation, to ensure compliance with industry standards & best practices.

If you're a Field or Project Engineer with a passion for telecommunications, networking, power systems & electronics with experience across: copper & fibre optic cable installation, network mapping & route planning, fibre to the premises (FTTP), network fault finding, node & infrastructure building, LAN, WAN, SDH, PDH, radios, switching, PSTN / ADSL & data communication devices etc., I'm keen to hear from you.

Position:

Project Engineer, Infrastructure & Network Project Engineer

Location:

Field based - Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling

Mobility:

A full UK driving licence is required

Nature:

Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35

Hours:

Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00

Duration:

24+ month contract

Gross Rate:

Negotiable dependant on experience

Security Clearance:

SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential

Key Activity:

1. Site survey & scope of works
2. Project planning
3. Project management
4. Technical support
5. Vendor & stakeholder management
6. Change management
7. Performance monitoring
8. Incident resolution
9. Onsite testing & maintenance
10. Maintain accurate records
11. Process management
12. Governance & control

Overview:

The Project Engineer will oversee the planning, execution & delivery of telecoms infrastructure projects responsible for scoping, designing & implementing network installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

You'll conduct site surveys, create project plans & manage bill of materials to support seamless project delivery. Additionally, you will provide technical representation at customer meetings, troubleshoot faults, & maintain high-quality documentation. You will play a key part in performance monitoring, change management & vendor coordination, ensuring operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Customer & client liaison - act as a technical point of contact for clients, addressing concerns & ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
2. Project planning - complete site surveys, scope of works, project designs, project plans, & bill of materials to ensure successful execution
3. Project management - lead installation & commissioning projects, ensuring timely & high-quality delivery
4. Resource & inventory management - assist in budgeting, cost estimation, sourcing & resource allocation to ensure projects remain within scope
5. Vendor & stakeholder engagement - liaise with vendors, clients & internal teams to maintain & improve operational performance
6. Change management - assess & approve planned changes within telecoms environments
7. Technical support - provide expertise in troubleshooting network faults, telecoms infrastructure, & operational issues
8. Performance monitoring - define & review KPIs, proactively identify recurring network issues & implement solutions
9. Documentation & reporting - maintain detailed records of project progress, issues & resolutions. Prepare status reports & technical documentation
10. Incident resolution - take a proactive role in fault resolution, post-incident analysis & root cause diagnostics
11. On-site testing & maintenance - conduct substation testing using industry-standard tools to diagnose & rectify issues
12. Cross-department collaboration - work closely with design, operations & maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of telecoms solutions

Candidate Profile:

Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you'll have previous experience, ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator, Utility, Power or similar type of service provider.

Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following:

1. HNC in Telecommunications (or equivalent professional qualification)
2. Experience as a Field Engineer in telecoms, utilities or data centre environments
3. Hands-on experience working in data centres, fibre exchanges, substations & telecom hubs
4. LAN & WAN internetworking skills
5. Proficiency in industry-standard network testers & diagnostics
6. Strong understanding of IP networks, Cisco, Alcatel, & Nokia devices
7. Rack, charger, & telecoms equipment installation & commissioning
8. Industry-standard telecoms testing (BERT, RF sweeps, PIM, TDR, OTDR & OSCAR tests)
9. DC power wiring & connection to telecoms equipment in compliance with regulations
10. 1st Line Support & troubleshooting for a range of equipment including SDH, PDH, radios, switching systems, PSTN / ADSL & data communication devices
11. Routine maintenance inspections for fibres & battery chargers
12. Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS) creation & work area/vehicle management
13. Proven experience in handover documentation & site surveys
14. Ability to troubleshoot & resolve technical issues proactively
15. Experience with power tools, hand tools & working at height
16. Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills for fault diagnosis

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@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.

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