Telecoms Project Engineer

Job Description

Telecoms Project Engineer
Critical Network Infrastructure
Central & South Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling

Company: MECS Communications 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.

Responsibilities:
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.

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 Activities:
* Site survey & scope of works
* Project planning
* Project management
* Technical support
* Vendor & stakeholder management
* Change management
* Performance monitoring
* Incident resolution
* Onsite testing & maintenance
* Maintain accurate records
* Process management
* Governance & control

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

For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk.