Senior Field Engineer - Basingstoke

Balfour Beatty; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Basingstoke is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to oversee network installations and configurations. This role involves managing project mobilization, leading technical troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with IT standards. The ideal candidate will have leadership capabilities and a strong background in IT service operations. The company values inclusion and diversity, offering flexible work arrangements and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Commitment to career development

Flexible working locations

Qualifications

• Experience with project management methodologies & tools.
• Openness to candidates with transferable skills from different sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation and maintenance of network systems.
• Lead root cause analyses and resolve complex technical issues.
• Engage with stakeholders to deliver IT solutions.
• Monitor and report on IT service performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Network Configuration

Technical Troubleshooting

Security Management

Budget management

Supplier management

Resource scheduling

Education

Professional membership in relevant IT or engineering institutions

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Field Engineer to join our growing team in Basingstoke

Base location can be flexible as travel across the south of England is required.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network
  systems including M365, Cloud services, and Meraki technologies.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to manage project mobilisation
  from contract tender to live operational stage, in-service changes and then
  final decommission.
• Lead root cause analyses and diagnostics to resolve complex technical
  issues.
• Implement network security measures, manage firmware updates, and
  ensure compliance with current IT standards.
• Coordinate the setup and support of video conferencing systems across
  multiple sites.
• Engage with key stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver IT
  solutions that enhance business operations.
• Guide the deployment of software and hardware upgrades to ensure
  minimal disruption to services.
• Maintain high levels of service reliability and performance through proactive
  equipment maintenance and upgrades.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in IT service operations,
  ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Facilitate training and development sessions for IT staff on new
  technologies and best practices.
• Monitor and report on IT service performance metrics to inform continuous
  improvement initiatives

Who we're looking for

• Professional membership in relevant IT or engineering institutions.
• Leadership capabilities for overseeing project-based teams and influencing
  cross-functional collaborations.
• Experience with Network Configuration, Technical Troubleshooting, and
  Security Management.
• Experience of project management methodologies & tools.
• Experience with budget management, supplier management and resource
  scheduling.
• Openness to candidates with transferable skills from different sectors,
  focusing on capability and adaptability rather than specific sector
  experience.

Why work for us

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]

About us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.