Telecoms Field Network Engineer

Job Description

Telecoms Field Network Engineer - PDH, SDH, Cisco, Lucent Alcatel, Nokia, Comtel, Radio, Microwave Glasgow, Central Belt, Scotland | Field-Based | 24x7 Operational Support | Utility Telecoms Infrastructure Role: Field Engineer / Telecoms Field Engineer / Network Field Engineer Key Skills: Field Engineer, Telecoms Field Engineer, Network Field Engineer, Transmission Engineer, SDH Engineer, PDH Engineer, Microwave Engineer, WAN Engineer, LAN Engineer, MPLS Engineer, Utilities Telecoms Engineer, PDH, SDH, Cisco, Alcatel, Comtel, Microwave Radio, WAN, LAN, Electricity, Power, Utilities, Substation, DC Power, AC Power. 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-Time Status: Contract for services. Outside IR35 Duration: 12 months minimum Hours: 24 x 7 x 365 Operational Support Environment. On-Call Rota, Shift & Emergency Response Coverage Required. Overview: @mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract Field Engineer / Telecoms Field Engineer to support utility telecommunications network infrastructure across Scotland. This role supports critical telecommunications networks spanning utility and power environments, delivering installation, commissioning, maintenance, fault resolution and assure activities across operational utility network infrastructure. The successful candidate will possess strong field engineering experience across telecoms, transmission and data networking technologies, combined with excellent troubleshooting capability and the ability to operate effectively within high-pressure utility and operational environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a Field Engineer with strong WAN/LAN, SDH, PDH, Microwave Radio and utility telecoms experience to join a major infrastructure support programme supporting mission-critical operational networks. Purpose: To provide professional field engineering, installation, commissioning, maintenance and assure support services across strategic utility telecommunications networks, ensuring service availability, operational excellence and delivery against contractual SLAs. Technology Stack: * SDH / PDH Transmission Networks * Microwave Radio Technologies * Commtel / Xtran Networks * Cisco Networking Technologies * Alcatel Networking Equipment * LAN / WAN Networking * MPLS Networks * Routing & Switching * DC & AC Power Systems * Utility Telecoms Infrastructure * Network Monitoring & Fault Resolution * High Voltage Substation Telecoms Keywords: Field Engineer, Telecoms Field Engineer, Network Engineer, Transmission Engineer, SDH Engineer, PDH Engineer, Microwave Engineer, Utilities Engineer, WAN Engineer, LAN Engineer, MPLS Engineer, Cisco Engineer, Alcatel Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Network Installation Engineer, Telecoms Maintenance, Substation Telecoms, DC Power Engineer, AC Power Engineer Core Activity: * Deliver field engineering and network support activities across utility telecoms infrastructure * Perform installation, commissioning and maintenance of telecoms and transmission equipment * Provide 24x7 first-line assure and operational support activities * Support project delivery and technical implementation activities * Monitor and troubleshoot telecoms and IP networking environments * Maintain service continuity across critical utility network infrastructure * Ensure compliance with quality, safety and operational standards 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 * Support routing, switching and IP networking environments including WAN, LAN and MPLS * Provide timely stakeholder communication and operational updates to support teams * Carry out routine maintenance inspections and nominated RMI activities * Recommend operational improvements and cost-saving opportunities where identified * Operate effectively within live utility and high-voltage environments Deliverables: * Successful installation and commissioning of telecoms infrastructure * Delivery against operational SLAs and quality standards * High network availability and operational continuity * Accurate engineering documentation and reporting * Effective fault diagnosis and resolution * Safe delivery of engineering activities within utility environments Working Environment: * Field-Based Engineering Role * Utility & Telecoms Infrastructure Environment * High Voltage Substation Environments (11kV - 400kV) * 24x7 Operational Support Coverage * Fast-Paced Engineering & Project Delivery Environment Candidate Profile: Candidates should possess strong hands-on telecoms field engineering experience within utilities, operational telecoms or critical infrastructure environments. You will combine technical engineering expertise with strong problem-solving capability and the ability to work effectively both independently and within operational engineering teams. Your experience is likely to include some of the following: Essential: * 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 * Strong understanding of assure and maintenance activities * Full UK Driving Licence Desirable: * Scottish Power Authorisations (5th Edition) * NRSWA Certification * EUSR Certification * IOSH Qualification * Emergency First Aid at Work * DC/AC Competent Certification * Experience within high-voltage substation environments (11kV - 400kV) Key Traits: * Positive "can-do" attitude * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset * Excellent health & safety awareness * Ability to work under pressure within operational environments * Proactive and delivery-focused * Strong team collaboration and communication skills * High attention to detail and quality standards @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. 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