VodafoneThree - Project Engineer

VodafoneThree; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension plan

Vodafone benefits

Job summary

VodafoneThree is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to deliver and maintain SPEN telecoms projects, primarily across Scotland. Travel and field-based work are required, with responsibility for installation, commissioning, and customer coordination.

You will support project managers, document technical details, and ensure high standards in site work, safety, and reporting, while working with Nokia platforms and IP networking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network and system environments.
• Strong background in IP networking, including WAN, LAN, and MPLS.
• Hands-on experience with Nokia SAR-H and Nokia NFM-P.
• Experience working with XTran technology.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Visio for network and technical diagramming.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation and ensure customer networks are documented as part of project handovers.
• Install, configure, fault find, report and maintain routers, switches and firewalls.
• Completion of site surveys to enable installation.
• Rack, charger and telecoms equipment installation and commissioning to an excellent standard.
• Create Health and Safety documentation such as RAMS, POWRA to ensure H&S measures are adhered to.

Skills

IP networking

CCNA knowledge

Routing & Switching

Nokia SAR-H

Nokia NFM-P

XTran technology

Microsoft Visio

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Location: Field based

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability & willingness to undergo and obtain a Secure Vetting (SC) clearance.

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.

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.

The role involves 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, assist with critical faults and complete end of job documentation to an excellent standard.

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, complexities and technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Create and maintain technical documentation and ensure customer networks are documented as part of project handovers


• Install, configure, fault find, report and maintain routers, switches and firewalls


• Completion of site surveys to enable installation


• Rack, charger and telecoms equipment installation and commissioning to an excellent standard


• Create Health and Safety documentation such as RAMS, POWRA to ensure H&S measures are adhered to

Who You’ll Be

• Proven experience in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network and system environments


• Strong background in IP networking, including CCNA-level knowledge, WAN, LAN, and MPLS


• Hands-on experience with Nokia platforms, including Nokia SAR-H and Nokia NFM-P


• Excellent understanding of routing, switching, and data networking principles


• Experience working with XTran technology


• Proficient in using Microsoft Visio for network and technical diagramming

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 regulators 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/reasonable-adjustments/) 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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