Project Engineer

Vodafone; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to oversee project delivery and maintain the SPEN telecoms network across Scotland. This position involves strategic planning for installations, providing technical support, and requires travel across the region. Ideal candidates will have expertise in IP networking, as well as a full driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including work-life balance initiatives and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent salary plus bonus

Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays

Paid time for charity work

Personalized benefits package

Top-notch parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting the network and systems.
• Ability to achieve and maintain Security Clearance (SC) is required.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful delivery of various projects.
• Strategic planning and delivery of installation and commissioning projects.
• Provide technical representation at customer meetings.

Skills

IP networking (CCNA, WAN, LAN, MPLS)

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting networks

Excellent knowledge of routing, switching, and data networking

Experience using Microsoft Visio

Nokia S AR‑H, Nokia N MF‑P

Xtran technology

Job description

Location: Glasgow + Field

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday + On-Call

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join our Vodafone Business Technology Solutions team, where we support businesses of all sizes with world‑class technology solutions. We design and develop our Fixed Line solutions, drive efficiency through automation and AI, and implement it all directly with our customers.

What you’ll do

As a technical Project Engineer, you will be part of a team who are responsible for the successful delivery of various projects and the maintenance of the SPEN telecoms network across Scotland.

You will be involved in the strategic planning and delivery of installation and commissioning projects. Working alongside the field, project and network operation teams, you will also provide technical representation at customer meetings and complete end‑of‑job documentation to an excellent standard.

The role requires travel across Scotland so you will require a full driving licence and may have to work away from home occasionally.

Your role will be to support the project and senior project managers aligned to the SPEN account with scoping, preparing, planning, implementing and delivering technical projects of varying scale, complexity and technology.

Who you are

• Experience in maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting the network and systems
• IP networking (CCNA, WAN, LAN, MPLS)
• Nokia S AR‑H, Nokia N MF‑P
• Excellent knowledge of routing, switching and data networking
• Xtran technology
• Experience using Microsoft Visio

Please note, the ability to achieve and maintain Security Clearance (SC) is required for this role.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top‑notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulator’s standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine‑tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are – your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.