Network Change Engineer

Morson Human Resources Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is recruiting a Network Change Engineer for the London Underground. The role focuses on provisioning, modifying and removing network services across radio and transmission systems within the rail environment, with night shifts in Waterloo, London.

You will support software and firmware updates, manage change control, and maintain configuration records. The role requires experience in NMC environments, TETRA and MPLS/IP technologies, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Experience in an NMC environment and with radio/transmission systems.
• Background in Operational Service Delivery or Projects.
• Knowledge of PDH/SDH/MPLS/IP and related management systems.
• Experience with the listed equipment (Marconi SMAs, Nokia/Ericsson/Nokia MPLS, MV36/MV38, NMS100, Synfonet).
• Understanding of configuration management, safety procedures and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provision, alter and remove services across radio and transmission systems.
• Apply software and firmware updates and maintain system documentation.
• Coordinate with Service Desk, third‑party suppliers and NMC teams.
• Carry out network management activities, fault-finding and testing.
• Provide on‑call support and produce configuration status reports.

Skills

NMC / Network Management Centre

Radio and transmission systems

Operational service delivery

PDH/SDH/MPLS/IP

Marconi SMAs

MV36 / MV38

Ericsson MPLS/TP

Nokia PDH

NMS100

Nokia Synfonet

Keymile XMP / SOX

Nokia MPLS

TETRA radio systems

Configuration management

System testing and fault-finding

PCB Layouts understanding

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Network Change Engineer

Location: Waterloo, London – Nights – Sunday to Thursday
Grade: Level 5
Contract: Contract opportunity

Working Environment: Rail / Telecommunications

We are currently recruiting for a Network Change Engineer to support the delivery and ongoing management of critical radio and transmission networks within the London Underground environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in TETRA radio, transmission systems, network management or operational service delivery, looking to work on technically complex rail telecommunications infrastructure.

The Role

As a Network Change Engineer, you will be responsible for provisioning, modifying and removing network services, as well as supporting software and firmware updates across systems managed by the Service Centre.

You will play an important role in ensuring network changes are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with agreed configuration management and change control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision, alter and remove services across managed radio and transmission systems.
• Implement agreed software and firmware updates.
• Carry out network management activities and routines.
• Support Change, Release and Implementation Management, working from the Network Management Centre (NMC) or on site.
• Support fault-finding, system testing and Problem Management activities.
• Maintain accurate configuration records and ensure system databases reflect the as-installed condition.
• Produce configuration status reports, work reports and technical documentation.
• Work closely with Service Desk teams to communicate planned and future network changes.
• Liaise with third‑party suppliers to minimise network disruption and prevent future failures.
• Coordinate and supervise work groups during planned works and faulting activities where required.
• Provide technical support and peer training across configurable equipment.
• Follow established configuration management, safety and operational procedures.
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of network and asset records.
• Provide on-call support when required.

Experience & Technical Skills

We are looking for candidates with:

• Previous experience working within an NMC / Network Management Centre environment.
• Proven experience working with radio and transmission systems.
• Significant experience within an Operational Service Delivery or Projects environment.
• Knowledge of Transmission Systems, including PDH, SDH, MPLS and IP, and the supporting management systems.
• Knowledge and experience of some of the following equipment or equivalent technologies is essential:
  • Marconi SMAs
  • MV36 / MV38 management platforms
  • Ericsson MPLS/TP
  • Nokia PDH (DN2, ACM2)
  • NMS100
  • Nokia Synfonet
  • Keymile XMP / SOX management platform
  • Nokia MPLS
• Knowledge of TETRA radio systems and the supporting management systems.
• Good understanding of configuration control and configuration management processes.
• Experience of system testing and fault-finding.
• Knowledge of operating systems and application software.
• Ability to use a range of IT tools and work with system databases.
• Ability to understand PCB/PCC layouts.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports and documentation.
• Ability to read, understand and write procedural, technical and safety documentation.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety within a rail environment.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on critical telecommunications infrastructure supporting the London Underground, combining network engineering, telecommunications and rail operations.

You will be joining an experienced technical environment where your knowledge of radio, transmission, network management and change control will directly contribute to the reliability and continued development of essential rail communications systems.