Telecoms Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Telecoms Project Engineer to oversee critical network infrastructure projects across Scotland. This role involves planning, implementing, and delivering technical installations while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in telecommunications, with hands-on experience in data centres and network management. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborating closely with field engineers and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecoms, utilities or data centre environments is essential.
• Hands-on experience with data centres and telecom hubs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan & deliver projects while coordinating with field engineers.
• Conduct site surveys and produce scope of works documents.

Skills

LAN & WAN internetworking skills

Analytical thinking & problem-solving

Technical support

Vendor & stakeholder management

Incident resolution

Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS)

Education

HNC in Telecommunications

Equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Industry-standard network testers & diagnostics

Cisco devices

Alcatel devices

Nokia devices

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Telecoms Project Engineer
Critical Network Infrastructure
Central & South Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling

Company: MECS Communications is recruiting a contract Telecommunications Project Engineer to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The Project Network Engineer will oversee the planning, implementation & delivery of technical installation & commissioning projects across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions.

Responsibilities:
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for scoping, planning & delivering projects of varying scale & complexity, working closely with field engineers, network operations & project teams. You'll act as a technical representative in customer meetings, conduct site surveys, produce scope of works documents & project plans, coordinate jobs, assist with critical faults & maintain a high standard of end-of-job documentation, to ensure compliance with industry standards & best practices.

Position: Project Engineer, Infrastructure & Network Project Engineer
Location: Field based - Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling
Mobility: A full UK driving licence is required
Nature: Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00
Duration: 24+ month contract
Gross Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience
Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential

Key Activities:
* Site survey & scope of works
* Project planning
* Project management
* Technical support
* Vendor & stakeholder management
* Change management
* Performance monitoring
* Incident resolution
* Onsite testing & maintenance
* Maintain accurate records
* Process management
* Governance & control

Candidate Profile:
Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you'll have previous experience, ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator, Utility, Power or similar type of service provider. Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following:
* HNC in Telecommunications (or equivalent professional qualification)
* Experience as a Field Engineer in telecoms, utilities or data centre environments
* Hands-on experience working in data centres, fibre exchanges, substations & telecom hubs
* LAN & WAN internetworking skills
* Proficiency in industry-standard network testers & diagnostics
* Strong understanding of IP networks, Cisco, Alcatel, & Nokia devices
* Rack, charger, & telecoms equipment installation & commissioning
* Industry-standard telecoms testing (BERT, RF sweeps, PIM, TDR, OTDR & OSCAR tests)
* DC power wiring & connection to telecoms equipment in compliance with regulations
* 1st Line Support & troubleshooting for a range of equipment including SDH, PDH, radios, switching systems, PSTN / ADSL & data communication devices
* Routine maintenance inspections for fibres & battery chargers
* Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS) creation & work area/vehicle management
* Proven experience in handover documentation & site surveys
* Ability to troubleshoot & resolve technical issues proactively
* Experience with power tools, hand tools & working at height
* Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills for fault diagnosis.

For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk.