Overview
The Telecoms Field Network Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the telecommunications infrastructure for utilities across Scotland. This field-based position requires experienced engineers to provide installation, maintenance, and operational support for critical network systems. The contractor will collaborate with project engineers and operational teams to ensure service availability and compliance with safety standards in a high-voltage environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver installation, commissioning and support services across telecoms network infrastructure.
- Perform assure, maintenance and fault resolution activities across utility telecoms networks.
- Support SDH, PDH, Microwave Radio, Commtel and Xtran network technologies.
- Work collaboratively with Project Engineers to deliver successful implementation activities.
- Ensure delivery against agreed SLA, quality and health & safety standards.
- Complete project documentation, technical reporting and engineering updates.
- Monitor progress against delivery plans and escalate risks/issues appropriately.
- Provide timely stakeholder communication and operational updates to support teams.
Requirements
- Proven telecoms field engineering experience.
- Installation, commissioning and maintenance expertise.
- Experience supporting SDH, PDH and Microwave Radio technologies.
- Strong Cisco and/or Alcatel networking knowledge.
- LAN, WAN and MPLS networking capability.
- Routing, switching and IP networking experience.
- Experience in network monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Full UK Driving Licence.