@mecscomms
Telecoms Project Network Engineer
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Job Description
Telecoms Project Engineer - Cisco | Nokia SAR-H | Nokia NFM-P | WAN | LAN | MPLS | R&S
Glasgow, Central Belt, Scotland | Field-Based | Utility Telecoms Infrastructure | Project Delivery
@mecscomms is recruiting for a contract Telecoms Project Engineer to support critical utility, energy, power & telecommunications network infrastructure across Scotland. The role will plan, coordinate & deliver technically complex projects responsible for technical planning, diagrams, documentation, implementation, installation, commissioning & successful handover of projects spanning IP networking, transmission infrastructure & operational telecom environments.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical networking expertise with excellent project delivery capability, enabling them to confidently engage with customers, undertake technical site surveys, coordinate field engineers & ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently & to the highest standards. Technical excellence, customer engagement & successful project delivery are fundamental to success in this role.
Role: Project Engineer / Telecoms Project Engineer / Network Project Engineer
Key Skills:
- Telecoms Networks
- IP Networking
- Cisco
- Nokia SAR-H
- Nokia NFM-P
- Routing & Switching
- WAN
- LAN
- MPLS
- Utility Telecommunications
- Network Infrastructure
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Technical Project Delivery
- Site Surveys
- Network Documentation
- Technical Documentation
- As-Built Documentation
- Visio
- RAMS
- POWRA
- Network Troubleshooting
- Utilities
- Electricity
- Power Networks
- Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)
Location:
Scotland - Field-Based Role Covering sites across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Central Belt, Aberdeen, Dundee, Paisley, Hamilton, Motherwell, East Kilbride, Cumbernauld, Falkirk, Stirling, Livingston.
Type:
Temporary, Contract, Full-Time
Status:
Contract for services. Outside IR35
Duration:
12 months minimum
Hours:
Monday-Friday with flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours projects
Purpose:
Provide technical leadership & engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, supporting successful planning, survey, scope of works, project briefs, installation, commissioning, documentation & handover etc. whilst ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, technical standards, health & safety legislation & customer expectations.
Technology Stack:
- Cisco Routing & Switching
- Nokia SAR-H Platforms
- Nokia NFM-P
- WAN / LAN
- MPLS
- IP Networking
- Routing & Switching
- Firewalls
- High Voltage Utility Infrastructure
- Transmission Networks
- XTran Technologies
- Microsoft Visio
- Technical Documentation
- Network As-Built Documentation
- RAMS & POWRA
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Core Activity:
- Support Project Managers in planning, coordinating & delivering multiple concurrent projects
- Conduct site surveys, scope of works, diagram & provide engineering recommendations for implementation.
- Install, configure, commission & test IP networking & telecom equipment
- Produce quality documentation, including network diagrams, handovers, asset records etc.
- Coordinate activity with Field Engineers & customer stakeholders
- Represent the engineering team in customer meetings & support complex fault investigations
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications, project governance & health & safety standards
- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, engineering quality & operational performance
Responsibilities:
- Deliver compliant telecom projects from initial site survey to commissioning & handover
- Support Project Managers with planning, scheduling, & project implementation.
- Conduct site surveys, feasibility assessments & engineering reviews to validate project plans
- Install, configure & commission Cisco routing platforms & Nokia telecom infrastructure.
- Configure IP network technologies, including routers, switches & firewalls
- Produce accurate documentation, including network diagrams, configuration records, RAMS, POWRA & handover packs
- Provide technical leadership & guidance to Field Engineers during deployment & testing
- Act as the primary technical interface in customer meetings, workshops & project reviews
- Investigate complex faults, perform root cause analysis & deliver engineering solutions
- Ensure full compliance with project specifications, technical standards, & H&S legislation
- Monitor progress, identify technical risks & proactively escalate issues to management
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance engineering processes, standards & delivery performance
Deliverables:
- Deliver projects on time, within scope, budget & quality milestones
- Delivery against operational SLAs & quality standards
- High-quality documentation, network diagrams, configuration records, & handover packs
- Site surveys, engineering assessments & implementation plans
- Deploy fully tested infrastructure that meets customer specifications & acceptance criteria
- Maintain accurate asset records & as-built documentation
- Ensure safe engineering delivery compliant with RAMS, POWRA & H&S legislation
- Resolve implementation challenges while minimizing operational risk & service disruption
- Meet contractual obligations, engineering standards & customer expectations
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance engineering quality & project performance
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Working Environment:
- Field-Based Project Engineering Role
- Utility & Telecoms Infrastructure Environment
- High Voltage Substation Environments (11kV - 400kV)
- Customer Sites Throughout Scotland
- Office, Site & Remote Working
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess strong hands-on Project Engineer experience with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects within utility, critical infrastructure, or enterprise networking environments. You will combine technical delivery, customer-facing, project planning & project delivery skills. Your experience is likely to include some of the following:
Essential:
- Proven telecoms field engineering experience
- Installation, commissioning & maintenance expertise
- Strong Cisco & or Nokia (previously Alcatel-Lucent) networking
- LAN & WAN
- XTran MPLS or MPLS-TP (transport profile)
- Routing, switching & IP networking experience
- Project planning, validation, scheduling & implementation
- Producing scope of works, site surveys, installation diagrams, work packs, feasibility reviews
- Strong understanding of assure & maintenance activities
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
- Utilities, power, telecommunications or Critical National Infrastructure
- Firewall technologies & network security
- Power Authorisations (5th Edition)
- NRSWA, EUSR or IOSH certification
- Emergency First Aid
- RAMS & POWRA documentation
- High Voltage Substation environments
Key Traits:
- Technically minded with excellent problem-solving ability
- Organised & capable of managing multiple project priorities
- Strong communication & stakeholder engagement
- Collaborative team player with confidence to lead
- Attention to detail & commitment to quality
- Excellent Health & Safety awareness
- Customer-focused & committed to continuous improvement
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business. For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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