Telecoms Field Network Engineer

mecs communications; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience

Telecoms Field Network Engineer

Critical Network Infrastructure

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

@mecscomms is recruiting a contract - field based, telecoms network & critical infrastructure engineer, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider.

The role has ownership for the repair, maintenance & improvement of critical telecommunications network infrastructure across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions.

Providing assurance activities, routine maintenance & customer order fulfilment, this hands-on technical field engineering role will be responsible for the installation, support & maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Fibre Optics, DC chargers, PDH, SDH, Comtel, Microwave radio, Nokia sub-rack technologies, Cisco equipment, particularly within high-voltage environments such as electrical substations (11kV-400kV), data centre & exchange sites.

If you're a Field Engineer with a passion for telecommunications, networking, power systems & electronics & experience with: copper & fibre optic cable installation, Main Distribution Frame (MDF) engineering, network testing, patch panel & network rack configuration, mobile & fixed network equipment, wireless access point implementation, power system installation & electrical & electronic system setup etc., I'm keen to hear from you.

Position: Telecoms Field Engineer, Network Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Network Assurance 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: OOH & unsociable hours work is required

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. Project management & delivery
2. Routine maintenance
3. Repair & fix
4. Support & troubleshooting
5. Assurance activities
6. Support network installations
7. Solution implementation & configuration
8. Technical testing
9. Order fulfilment
10. Process management
11. Governance & control

Overview:

As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance & support of cutting-edge telecommunications & network infrastructure across Central & South Scotland, covering key locations along the Edinburgh & Glasgow corridor. This is a 24/7 operational role, requiring flexibility for on-call standby duties.

Responsibilities:

1. Operational activities including Network configuration & integration of customer equipment
2. Ensure the project is completed to the quality & health & safety standards required
3. Complete project documentation as required by the project engineer
4. Monitor progress against plans & recommend corrective actions
5. Identify issues & risks & escalate appropriately
6. Provide timely & quality communication to all stakeholders
7. Ensure technical, test & quality plans as agreed are delivered to the project engineer
8. Ensure the necessary project administration is carried out
9. Provision of assure activities on 24 x 7 x 365 basis adhering to our agreed contractual SLA targets
10. Completion of nominated RMI activities
11. Recommend improvements & cost reductions were identified
12. Completion of customer minor orders
13. Carry out pre & post configuration testing to ensure error free installation
14. Provide technical representation at customer & project related meetings
15. Ensure quality assurance is maintained
16. Maintain associated customer & network documentation
17. To be part of a stand-by (on-call) rota supporting the business out of hours

Candidate Profile:

Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you'll have previous network implementation engineering experience ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator or similar type of technology managed services 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. LAN & WAN internetworking skills
4. Exposure to Cisco, Alcatel, Nokia, Comtel or similar vendor kit
5. Knowledge of network installations, DC chargers, PDH, SDH & sub-rack technologies
6. Exposure to fibre optic, radio HRF or microwave radio networks
7. Operational Telecoms in a Power System Environment (PDH, SDH, MPLS-TP)
8. Power Systems including SCADA & protection
9. Proficiency in DC & AC technologies
10. Extensive experience in network installation & support
11. Strong customer service, problem-solving & communication skills
12. Ability to work independently & within a structured team environment
13. It is essential for candidates to currently hold OR be eligible to pass BPSS (Basic Check) & SC level security clearance checks.

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