Telecoms Project Network Engineer
Job Description
Telecoms Project Engineer - Cisco | Nokia SAR-H | Nokia NFM-P | WAN | LAN | MPLS | R&SGlasgow, Central Belt, Scotland | Field-Based | Utility Telecoms Infrastructure | Project DeliveryOverview:@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 EngineerKey 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-TimeStatus: Contract for services. Outside IR35Duration: 12 months minimumHours: Monday-Friday with flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours projectsPurpose: 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 & POWRACore 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 performanceResponsibilities:* 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 performanceDeliverables:* 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 performanceWorking Environment:* Field-Based Project Engineering Role* Utility & Telecoms Infrastructure Environment* High Voltage Substation Environments (11kV - 400kV)* Customer Sites Throughout Scotland* Office, Site & Remote WorkingCandidate 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 LicenceDesirable:* 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 environmentsKey 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.ukTPBN1_UKTJ