Field Power Engineer

BT Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BT Group as a cybersecurity leader where you'll influence technical directions and manage critical tasks to protect networks from cyber threats. With a commitment to your development and competitive benefits, this is an opportunity to shape your future in a dynamic environment alongside talented professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

BT Pension scheme

On-call allowance

22 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

World-class training and development opportunities

Enhanced women’s health support

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Discounts on broadband, mobile, TV packages

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Transmission Network and management platforms.
• Network installation, integration, and testing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes technical objectives and delegates responsibilities.
• Manages work resourcing and site issues.
• Performs technical coaching and mentoring.

Skills

CIENA skills

Optical networks

General Network Communications

Fibre splicing

Clerk of works

Job description

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.

What you'll be doing

• Accountable: Establishes technical objectives and delegates responsibilities.
• Leadership: Influences a significant part of own organisation and industry at a senior management level (e.g., resourcing of delivery teams, technical direction).
• Leadership: Manages work resourcing, owns site issues, and resolves problems.
• Leadership: Performs technical coaching and mentoring.

Essential Skills

• CIENA skills
• Optical networks
• General Network Communications
• Fibre splicing
• Clerk of works

What we'd like to see on your CV

• Knowledge of Transmission Network and management platforms
• Network installation, integration, and testing
• Ability to manage multiple projects, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Stakeholder engagement skills to clearly capture requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• On-call allowance
• 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• From January 2025, family leave: 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 26 weeks statutory rate, for all parents
• Enhanced women’s health support: menopause, cancer screenings, period care
• 24/7 virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile, TV packages
• Retail discounts including BT shop

#LI-Onsite

We are protecting networks from over 6,500 cyber attacks daily, investing over £40m annually in research, and employing nearly 3,000 people, making us the UK’s largest private cyber employer. We offer opportunities to grow your skills, invest in your development, and shape your future, regardless of background or experience.

Join a global company at the forefront of the digital age. BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. We aim to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: We welcome flexible working arrangements, including job sharing and reduced hours. We also provide reasonable adjustments for the selection process. If you don’t meet every requirement, apply anyway—diverse candidates are encouraged to join our team.