Telecoms Project Engineer
Job Description
Telecoms Project Engineer\n\nCritical Network Infrastructure\n\nCentral & South Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling\n\n\n@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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nPosition: Project Engineer, Infrastructure & Network Project Engineer\n\nLocation: Field based - Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling\n\nMobility: A full UK driving licence is required\n\nNature: Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35\n\nHours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00\n\nDuration: 24+ month contract\n\nGross Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience \n\nSecurity Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential\n\nKey Activity:\n\n* Site survey & scope of works \n* Project planning \n* Project management \n* Technical support \n* Vendor & stakeholder management \n* Change management \n* Performance monitoring \n* Incident resolution\n* Onsite testing & maintenance \n* Maintain accurate records\n* Process management\n* Governance & control\n\nOverview:\n\nThe Project Engineer will oversee the planning, execution & delivery of telecoms infrastructure projects responsible for scoping, designing & implementing network installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards. \n\nYou'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.\n\nYou will play a key part in performance monitoring, change management & vendor coordination, ensuring operational efficiency.
\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n* Customer & client liaison - act as a technical point of contact for clients, addressing concerns & ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction\n\n* Project planning - complete site surveys, scope of works, project designs, project plans, & bill of materials to ensure successful execution\n\n* Project management - lead installation & commissioning projects, ensuring timely & high-quality delivery\n\n* Resource & inventory management - assist in budgeting, cost estimation, sourcing & resource allocation to ensure projects remain within scope\n\n* Vendor & stakeholder engagement - liaise with vendors, clients & internal teams to maintain & improve operational performance\n\n* Change management - assess & approve planned changes within telecoms environments\n\n* Technical support - provide expertise in troubleshooting network faults, telecoms infrastructure, & operational issues\n\n* Performance monitoring - define & review KPIs, proactively identify recurring network issues & implement solutions\n\n* Documentation & reporting - maintain detailed records of project progress, issues & resolutions. Prepare status reports & technical documentation\n\n* Incident resolution - take a proactive role in fault resolution, post-incident analysis & root cause diagnostics\n\n* On-site testing & maintenance - conduct substation testing using industry-standard tools to diagnose & rectify issues\n\n* Cross-department collaboration - work closely with design, operations & maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of telecoms solutions\n\nCandidate Profile:\n\nCandidates 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:\n\n* HNC in Telecommunications (or equivalent professional qualification)\n\n* Experience as a Field Engineer in telecoms, utilities or data centre environments\n\n* Hands-on experience working in data centres, fibre exchanges, substations & telecom hubs\n\n* LAN & WAN internetworking skills\n\n* Proficiency in industry-standard network testers & diagnostics\n\n* Strong understanding of IP networks, Cisco, Alcatel, & Nokia devices\n\n* Rack, charger, & telecoms equipment installation & commissioning\n\n* Industry-standard telecoms testing (BERT, RF sweeps, PIM, TDR, OTDR & OSCAR tests)\n\n* DC power wiring & connection to telecoms equipment in compliance with regulations\n\n* 1st Line Support & troubleshooting for a range of equipment including SDH, PDH, radios, switching systems, PSTN / ADSL & data communication devices\n\n* Routine maintenance inspections for fibres & battery chargers\n\n* Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS) creation & work area/vehicle management\n\n* Proven experience in handover documentation & site surveys\n\n* Ability to troubleshoot & resolve technical issues proactively\n\n* Experience with power tools, hand tools & working at height\n\n* Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills for fault diagnosis\n\n\n@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology\n\n@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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