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MECS Communications Ltd
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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH1 2NG, Scotland
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Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Telecoms Field Network Engineer position is a contract role based in Central & South Scotland, specifically in locations like Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, and Stirling.
- Candidates should have a background in network implementation engineering, ideally with experience in telecoms, utilities, or data center environments, and possess a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- The role involves installing, maintaining, and supporting telecommunications infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, and fibre optics, with responsibilities including project management, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- The position requires a full UK driving license, and candidates must either currently hold or be eligible to obtain SC or BPSS level security clearance.
- The gross rate for this full-time, temporary contract role is negotiable depending on experience, with the contract duration expected to be 24 months or more.
Critical Network Infrastructure
Central & South Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling
@mecscomms is recruiting a contract - field based, telecoms network & critical infrastructure engineer, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The role has ownership for the repair, maintenance & improvement of critical telecommunications network infrastructure across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions.
Providing assurance activities, routine maintenance & customer order fulfilment, this hands-on technical field engineering role will be responsible for the installation, support & maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Fibre Optics, DC chargers, PDH, SDH, Comtel, Microwave radio, Nokia sub-rack technologies, Cisco equipment, particularly within high-voltage environments such as electrical substations (11kV-400kV), data centre & exchange sites.
If you're a Field Engineer with a passion for telecommunications, networking, power systems & electronics & experience with: copper & fibre optic cable installation, Main Distribution Frame (MDF) engineering, network testing, patch panel & network rack configuration, mobile & fixed network equipment, wireless access point implementation, power system installation & electrical & electronic system setup etc. I'm keen to hear from you.
Position: Telecoms Field Engineer, Network Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Network Assurance 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: OOH & unsociable hours work is required
Duration: 24+ month contract
Gross Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience
Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential
Key Activity:
* Project management & delivery
* Routine maintenance
* Repair & fix
* Support & troubleshooting
* Assurance activities
* Support network installations
* Solution implementation & configuration
* Technical testing
* Order fulfilment
* Process management
* Governance & control
Overview:
As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance & support of cutting-edge telecommunications & network infrastructure across Central & South Scotland, covering key locations along the Edinburgh & Glasgow corridor. This is a 24/7 operational role, requiring flexibility for on-call standby duties.
Responsibilities:
* Operational activities including Network configuration & integration of customer equipment
* Ensure the project is completed to the quality & health & safety standards required
* Complete project documentation as required by the project engineer
* Monitor progress against plans & recommend corrective actions
* Identify issues & risks & escalate appropriately
* Provide timely & quality communication to all stakeholders
* Ensure technical, test & quality plans as agreed are delivered to the project engineer
* Ensure the necessary project administration is carried out
* Provision of assure activities on 24 x 7 x 365 basis adhering to our agreed contractual SLA targets
* Completion of nominated RMI activities
* Recommend improvements & cost reductions were identified
* Completion of customer minor orders
* Carry out pre & post configuration testing to ensure error free installation
* Provide technical representation at customer & project related meetings
* Ensure quality assurance is maintained
* Maintain associated customer & network documentation
* To be part of a stand-by (on-call) rota supporting the business out of hours
Candidate Profile:
Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you'll have previous network implementation engineering experience ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator or similar type of technology managed services 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
* LAN & WAN internetworking skills
* Exposure to Cisco, Alcatel, Nokia, Comtel or similar vendor kit
* Knowledge of network installations, DC chargers, PDH, SDH & sub-rack technologies
* Exposure to fibre optic, radio HRF or microwave radio networks
* Operational Telecoms in a Power System Environment (PDH, SDH, MPLS-TP)
* Power Systems including SCADA & protection
* Proficiency in DC & AC technologies
* Extensive experience in network installation & support
* Strong customer service, problem-solving & communication skills
* Ability to work independently & within a structured team environment
* It is essential for candidates to currently hold OR be eligible to pass BPSS (Basic Check) & SC level security clearance checks.
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