Project Support Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; Poyle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Project Support Engineers to join a team at Heathrow Airport, focusing on telecommunications and security installations. The successful candidates will oversee critical systems installations and assistance with project documentation, requiring strong communication skills and experience in telecoms or security systems. This is a hands-on role with a competitive rate of £36 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telecoms, structured cabling or security systems installation construction projects.
• Experience of working closely with service providers and contractors.
• Experience with LAN, CCTV, Access Control Systems, Structured cabling and Data networks installation.
• Must be IT literate.
• You will be required to either currently hold or be willing to get an Airside Pass which requires security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Support Comms/Security systems installation projects across Heathrow Airport estate.
• Maintain project documentation and databases.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce reports and manage project folders.
• Ensure smooth handover of completed projects.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience in telecoms

Knowledge of structured cabling

Experience with security systems installation

IT literacy

Education

City & Guilds or HNC standard

Vocational or equivalent

Job description

Start Date: ASAP | Duration: 12 months +
Rate: CIRCA £36 per hour (£270 per day) Inside IR35 Umbrella PAYE
Hours: 37.5 per week

We are seeking Project Support Engineers to join a Telecommunications and Security installations team based at Heathrow Airport. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role supporting and overseeing a range of critical systems installations and diversions/re‑locations/enabling works including CCTV, Access Control, Public Address Systems, ANPR, Passenger information systems and all related telecommunications and data network cabling installations. You will assist in carrying out surveys of site works, producing detailed survey reports together with assisting Designers, Project Management and Construction teams in offering advice on best way to carry out the installation works in a Construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Comms/Security systems installation projects across Heathrow Airport estate.
• Maintain project documentation and databases.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce reports and manage project folders.
• Ensure smooth handover of completed projects.
• Liaise with planning supervisors, construction managers, and airport clients.
• Assist in scope definition, timeline planning, and work pack creation.
• Deliver accurate 'as built' documentation for ongoing support.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in telecoms, structured cabling or security systems installation construction projects.
• Experience of working closely with comms, electrical installation service providers and contractors.
• Experience with LAN, CCTV, Access Control Systems, Structured cabling and Data networks installation.
• Educated to City & Guilds or HNC standard.
• Hold CSCS/SSSTS, ideally Airside Pass (not essential)
• Preferably you will have worked either Airport comms systems projects in the past or other transferable industries such as Rail Stations, Power Installations, MOD installations or other highly regulated industries
• Must be IT literate.
• You will be required to either currently hold or be willing to get an Airside Pass which will require security vetting.

Why Apply?

• Be part of ongoing work to upgrade the telecommunications and security infrastructure at one of the world's busiest airports.
• Join a highly collaborative team with a strong delivery focus.

For more information or to apply please contact Sam Mayo at Advance TRS or apply online.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational or equivalent