Lead Commissioning Engineer

M Group Telecom; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecom infrastructure is seeking a Field Engineer to lead installation and commissioning of SDH, MPLS-TP, and DWDM equipment. The role requires proven experience in telecoms and involves travelling to sites. The company offers a supportive environment with a range of benefits including a pension scheme, health care cash plan, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service, 24/7

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Cycle to work and salary finance schemes

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Overtime

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a field or senior engineer in telecoms.
• Basic knowledge of SDH and DWDM, experience with commissioning.
• High computer competency and ability to attain SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation works and complete site documentation.
• Work with project engineers to assure delivery for clients.
• Resolve on-site issues with support from SMEs and 3rd line support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Technical Competency

Education

Cisco CCNA

CompTIA Network+

NEBOSH Accreditation

NG Competent Persons Certification

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career; with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Telecom, we’re enabling and enhancing telecom networks, playing a lead role in the delivery of our tech-enabled future.

We deliver full network cycle services for fixed, private and mobile operators.

Private networks - We find the best technology, manage assets and refresh systems. With 24/7 network operations, we keep things running smoothly, while operating comprehensive network repair and maintenance to keep everything in top shape.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

Working under the Field Manager, you will be responsible for leading installation works, commissioning and completing all site documentation. This will involve travelling to site and working away from home. Installing and commissioning SDH, MPLS-TP and DWDM equipment to enable a full refresh of a nationwide network.

Working alongside the project engineers and assuring delivery for the client and the company. You would be expected to work with the Senior Authorised Person on site to ensure you are following the site rules and working safely. When issues on site arise, you will be expected to resolve them with support from our SMEs, TDAs, and 3rd line support when necessary.

What you’ll bring?

Proven experience as a field or senior engineer in telecoms, working on large-scale, technology-based projects.

Basic knowledge of SDH and DWDM, with experience commissioning SDH, PDH, DWDM, and IP systems.

Skilled in leading engineering teams, with exceptional organisational and communication skills. High computer competency required. Must be able to attain SC Clearance.

Experience with Hitachi/ABB XMC/FOX, Adtran DWDM, and working in substation environments.

Cisco CCNA/CompTIA Network+, NEBOSH accreditation, and NG Competent Persons certification are essential.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, including:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24/7
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance, and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers:

• Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use
• Health Care Cash Plan for medical expenses
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded!
• Overtime

About us

We aim to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people. We support and recruit army veterans and promote inclusion through our ENABLE networks.

Our values shape our culture:

• Responsible: we go further for our people, clients, communities, and the planet
• Open: we seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• Together: as one team, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
• Ambitious: embracing opportunities to lead essential infrastructure services for life

We offer industry-recognised programmes, training, and development for all career stages. Join us at an exceptional time.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might close early. Apply promptly. Successful candidates may undergo background checks and drug testing where applicable.

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