Telecoms Engineer

NES Fircroft; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking an experienced Telecoms Engineer for ongoing contracts in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire. The role involves planning, designing, and developing telecommunications systems across various sectors. Candidates must have over 6 years of experience and relevant qualifications, including BICSI certification. Strong skills in installation and commissioning of telecommunication systems are required, along with proficiency in English. Competitive rate and opportunities in the Oil & Gas industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years work experience in telecommunications engineering.
• Working command of the English language.
• Installation and commissioning experience in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and develop telecommunications systems.
• Conduct analyses and advanced technical studies.
• Coordinate engineering activities across disciplines.

Skills

National and International Telecommunications Standards and Specifications

Design of Telecommunication Systems

Documentation experience

BICSI Technician (Tech) Certification

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree or another technical degree with 15 years of work experience

Job description

Overview

Role: Telecoms Engineer (Outside of IR35 or PAYE/Umbrella)

Based: St.Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19

Duration: Ongoing

Rate: Negotiable

Our client is seeking an experienced Telecoms Engineer to work on an ongoing contract.

Responsibilities

The role will include the planning, design, development, testing, installation, and coordination of related activities involving electrical/electronic components and systems, including automation. It also coordinates activities internally and with other groups to effectively accomplish objectives requiring knowledge of associated functions and related engineering fields.

Use computers and selected programs for such matters as preparing reports and conducting analyses. Independently perform various engineering duties requiring the exercise of judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices, towards set goals.

Plan, conduct or coordinate a range of complex engineering activities encompassing one or more engineering disciplines.

Conduct or coordinate complex analyses, advanced technical studies and develop recommendations based on sound engineering practices and business considerations as well as potentially legal and other agency requirements.

Experience

• Excellent knowledge of National and International Telecommunications Standards and Specifications.
• Significant documented experience with the design of Telecommunication Systems: PAGA, Telephony, LAN / WAN / WLAN, Radio – UHF / TETRA / VHF, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Access Control Systems, Integrated Security Management Systems, Automatic Identification System, Collision Avoidance Radar Systems, Bird Deterrent Systems, Meteorological Weather Monitoring Systems, Radar Transponder Beacon (RACON), Structured Cabling System (SCS) CAT6 / CAT6A, Fibre Optic Cabling
• Documentation experience: Functional Design Specifications, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Main Equipment Lists, Bill of Materials, Power & Heat Calculations, Radio and Wireless LAN Desktop Studies, CCTV Coverage Studies, Telecommunication Systems Block Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams and Layout Drawings
• BICSI Technician (Tech) Certification

Requirements

Minimum requirements of education and experience:

• More than 6 years of work experience within the relevant field and a bachelor’s or master’s degree OR Another technical degree with 15 years of work experience within relevant field.
• Working command of the English language.

Experience setting up and preparing for Telecommunication Systems Factory Acceptance Testing

• Installation and Commissioning experience onshore and offshore in an Oil & Gas / Petrochemical environment
• Current Passport with minimum 12 months before expiry

Desirable but not essential:

• Basic Offshore Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) UK and Netherlands Sector.

Company

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world\'s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.