Job Description
Snr Operational Comms Engineer | 6 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, 2-3 days pw Glasgow| Starting ASAP
Day Rate: £350
About the role:
Harvey Nash's public sector client is looking for a Snr Operational Comms Engineer
You will:
- Lead the support, monitoring, maintenance, and development of operational communications systems using ITIL best practices.
- Manage incidents, service requests, changes, problems, capacity management, and life cycle management of communications infrastructure.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers and direct reports.
- Undertake line management duties including workload allocation, performance management, leave management, and staff development.
- Lead documentation, disaster recovery, business continuity, innovation, and procurement activities.
- Deliver third-line support for critical systems including:
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- Control Room systems
- Mobilising systems
- Airwave Firelink and MDTs
- VHF/UHF radio systems
- TETRA communications
- Paging systems
- Satellite communications
- Telephony systems
Essential Criteria
- HND in Digital Technology, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
- Extensive technical knowledge and experience supporting operational communications technologies and control systems.
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Experience providing technical leadership and support to junior colleagues.
Desirable Requirements
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
- ITIL v4 Foundation (or higher).
- Expertise in areas such as Airwave, ESN, control room systems, mobilisation systems, radio systems, and telephony.
- Experience within emergency services and fire service mobilisation environments.
This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
Senior Operational Comms Engineer in Glasgow employer: Harvey Nash Plc
Harvey Nash is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the energy sector. With offices throughout Scotland, employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration for impactful roles in renewable energy projects. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of energy.
