Project Engineer - Media & Advertising

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sports expertise is looking for a Project Engineer to design and implement technical solutions for complex live events. This hands-on role involves working with networking and broadcast equipment, ensuring smooth operations during high-profile media projects. With competitive salary and benefits like private healthcare and ongoing training, this position is perfect for those interested in the broadcast and media industry.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Paid overtime

Ongoing training

Annual performance reviews

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IP networking, specifically Layer 2 and some Layer 3.
• Familiarity with IP addressing and routing fundamentals.
• Awareness of broadcast environments or contribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Pre-staging and configuration of networking and broadcast equipment.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on deployments.
• Maintain stock levels and warehouse equipment.

Skills

IP networking knowledge

Comfort with hands-on technical tasks

Cable making skills

Interest in broadcast/media

Education

Started (or completed) CCNA

Tools

AWS

Azure

Nimbra

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a global leader in sports expertise, providing the support system and infrastructure that powers the world of sport. Offering services from media rights and consulting to digital transformation and fan base development, they create new commercial opportunities and deliver premium sports content and distribution. With operations in over 100 cities across 35 countries and six continents, their global reach ensures impact at every level of the sports industry. The team is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to join its growing delivery unit. This role plays a critical part in designing and implementing technical solutions that support complex, high-profile live events and media infrastructure projects.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Pre-staging and configuration of networking and broadcast equipment
• Support both event-based and permanent services
• Collaborate with Project Managers to technically lead on deployments
• Maintain and manage stock levels and warehouse equipment
• Build systems: rack, stack, cable, power, and configure equipment
• Perform basic maintenance on network infrastructure
• Be part of a team working on broadcast IP transformation projects

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of IP networking (Layer 2 essential, some Layer 3 understanding)
• Familiarity with IP addressing, routing fundamentals, and the OSI model
• Comfortable working in a hands-on technical environment - Racking, stacking and building technologies
• Interest in broadcast, media, or live events industry
• Basic cable making skills (manual dexterity)
• Nimbra, encoding/decoding or IP video transport tech
• Awareness of broadcast environments or contribution networks
• Started (or completed) CCNA
• Understanding of fibre infrastructure
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or other cloud technologies

Benefits:

• Private healthcare
• Paid overtime & out-of-hours opportunities
• Ongoing training across IP, broadcast and networking tech
• Annual performance reviews + monthly 1:1s to support your development

Salary:

• £40,000 – £55,000 DOE (Junior to Senior Level)