Telecoms Project Engineer in Edinburgh

Telecoms Project Engineer

Critical Network Infrastructure

Central & South Scotland – Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling

@mecscomms is recruiting a contract Telecommunications Project Engineer, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The Project Network Engineer will oversee the planning, implementation & delivery of technical installation & commissioning projects across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions.

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for scoping, planning & delivering projects of varying scale & complexity, working closely with field engineers, network operations & project teams. You\’ll act as a technical representative in customer meetings, conduct site surveys, produce scope of works documents & project plans, coordinate jobs, assist with critical faults & maintain a high standard of end-of-job documentation, to ensure compliance with industry standards & best practices.

If you\’re a Field or Project Engineer with a passion for telecommunications, networking, power systems & electronics with experience across: copper & fibre optic cable installation, network mapping & route planning, fibre to the premises (FTTP), network fault finding, node & infrastructure building, LAN, WAN, SDH, PDH, radios, switching, PSTN / ADSL & data communication devices etc. I\’m keen to hear from you.

Position: Project Engineer, Infrastructure & Network Project 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: Monday – Friday 08:00-17:00

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:

* Site survey & scope of works
* Project planning
* Project management
* Technical support
* Vendor & stakeholder management
* Change management
* Performance monitoring
* Incident resolution
* Onsite testing & maintenance
* Maintain accurate records
* Process management
* Governance & control

Overview:

The Project Engineer will oversee the planning, execution & delivery of telecoms infrastructure projects responsible for scoping, designing & implementing network installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

You\’ll conduct site surveys, create project plans & manage bill of materials to support seamless project delivery. Additionally, you will provide technical representation at customer meetings, troubleshoot faults, & maintain high-quality documentation.

You will play a key part in performance monitoring, change management & vendor coordination, ensuring operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

* Customer & client liaison – act as a technical point of contact for clients, addressing concerns & ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction

* Project planning – complete site surveys, scope of works, project designs, project plans, & bill of materials to ensure successful execution

* Project management – lead installation & commissioning projects, ensuring timely & high-quality delivery

* Resource & inventory management – assist in budgeting, cost estimation, sourcing & resource allocation to ensure projects remain within scope

* Vendor & stakeholder engagement – liaise with vendors, clients & internal teams to maintain & improve operational performance

* Change management – assess & approve planned changes within telecoms environments

* Technical support – provide expertise in troubleshooting network faults, telecoms infrastructure, & operational issues

* Performance monitoring – define & review KPIs, proactively identify recurring network issues & implement solutions

* Documentation & reporting – maintain detailed records of project progress, issues & resolutions. Prepare status reports & technical documentation

* Incident resolution – take a proactive role in fault resolution, post-incident analysis & root cause diagnostics

* On-site testing & maintenance – conduct substation testing using industry-standard tools to diagnose & rectify issues

* Cross-department collaboration – work closely with design, operations & maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of telecoms solutions

Candidate Profile:

Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you\’ll have previous experience, ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator, Utility, Power or similar type of service 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

* Hands-on experience working in data centres, fibre exchanges, substations & telecom hubs

* LAN & WAN internetworking skills

* Proficiency in industry-standard network testers & diagnostics

* Strong understanding of IP networks, Cisco, Alcatel, & Nokia devices

* Rack, charger, & telecoms equipment installation & commissioning

* Industry-standard telecoms testing (BERT, RF sweeps, PIM, TDR, OTDR & OSCAR tests)

* DC power wiring & connection to telecoms equipment in compliance with regulations

* 1st Line Support & troubleshooting for a range of equipment including SDH, PDH, radios, switching systems, PSTN / ADSL & data communication devices

* Routine maintenance inspections for fibres & battery chargers

* Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS) creation & work area/vehicle management

* Proven experience in handover documentation & site surveys

* Ability to troubleshoot & resolve technical issues proactively

* Experience with power tools, hand tools & working at height

* Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills for fault diagnosis

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