Project Engineer - Media & Advertising

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

Job summary

A global sports expertise leader is seeking a Project Engineer to support complex live events and media infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of IP networking and hands-on experience in a technical environment. Key responsibilities include configuring networking equipment and collaborating on deployments. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £55,000 depending on experience and provides various benefits including private healthcare and ongoing training.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Paid overtime & out-of-hours opportunities

Ongoing training across IP, broadcast and networking tech

Annual performance reviews and monthly 1:1s

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IP networking (Layer 2 essential, some Layer 3 understanding).
• Familiar with IP addressing, routing fundamentals, and the OSI model.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Pre-staging and configuration of networking and broadcast equipment.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to technically lead on deployments.
• Build systems: rack, stack, cable, power, and configure equipment.

Skills

IP networking (Layer 2 essential)

IP addressing and routing fundamentals

Hands-on technical environment experience

Interest in broadcast or live events

Basic cable making skills

Knowledge of Nimbra or IP video transport technology

Understanding of fibre infrastructure

Exposure to AWS or Azure

Education

Started or completed CCNA

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)