Project Engineer

Due to our continued success and expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Engineer to join our Scottish Power Energy Networks team.

Who are we?

Magdalene is a leading telecom services supplier offering a complete end to end service across the UK and Ireland. Magdalene provides specialist services to our clients in the fixed, mobile and utilities infrastructure networks in both public and private sectors of the market.Our services include acquisition, design, construct, rigging, first line maintenance, managed services, capital project delivery, complete network outsourcing, smart metering, and satellite solutions.

What will you be doing?

As a Technical Project Engineer you will be part of our diverse team who are responsible for the successfuldelivery of various projects and maintenance of the SPEN telecoms network across the Central and South Scotland

This role involves the strategic planning and delivery of installation & commissioning projects. Working alongside the field, project and network operation teams you will also provide technical representation at customer meetings, assist with critical faults and complete end of job documentation to an excellent standard. This is on a Monday-Friday 0800-1600 basis but applicants will be required to be flexible, assisting with overtime when required

This role is basedacross Central and South Scotland so youwill need a full driving licence and may have to work away from home occasionally.

Training is given to carry out your role and progression opportunities within our team are fully supported.

Your role will be to support the Project and Senior Project Managers with scoping, preparing, planning, implementing, and delivering technical projects of varying scale, complexities, and technologies.

This role fits within Magdalenes SPEN team and will work collaboratively with the Managed Services, Project Management and Field Engineering teams.

What we need from you

• Project Engineer or Field based experience
• SPEN Authorisations would be highly desirable
• Relevant telecoms qualifications
• Implement new network technologies, perform system upgrades, monitor system performance and capacity, perform system backups and disaster recovery operations
• Experience in configuring, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting network and systems
• Install, configure, fault find, report and maintain routers, switches and firewalls.
• Must have core expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• IP Networking (CCNA, WAN, LAN, MPLS/ MPLS-TP)
• Cisco ASR / ISR
• Nokia SAR-H, Nokia NMF-P
• Excellent knowledge of routing/switching and data-networking
• Unified Communications (desirable)
• Create and maintain technical documentation and ensure customer networks are documented as part of project handovers.
• A strong set of IT skills which would include the Microsoft Office products, basic DOS commands, mobile phone work apps and online time sheets
• An interest in new equipment & technology and keenness to learn about it
• Analytical skills and logical thinking to assist in fault diagnosis and resolution

Experience in the following would be highly beneficial

• RAMS creation and work area/vehicle management
• Completion of site surveys to enable installation
• Rack, charger and telecoms equipment installation & commissioning to an excellent standard
• Performing Industry standard testing as required on telecoms and antenna systems e.g. BERT (E1 & Ethernet), RF sweeps, PIM, TDR, OTDR & OSCAR tests
• Wiring and connection of DC power to telecoms equipment to required standards and regulations
• Data room, data centre and substation works
• Routine maintenance inspections on spare fibres and battery chargers

General

• Ensure all personal administration is kept up to date
• Carry out all work in accordance with the company quality procedures

• Work safely at all times in accordance with the companys Health and Safety Arrangements

Why choose us?

We promise development and reward opportunities for those who have the passion, enthusiasm and work ethic to harness them. Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4% matched pension scheme
• 2 x salary life assurance
• Access to our staff discount portal
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Payroll giving
• Enhanced Family Leave

Inclusiveness

As a member of theDisability Confident Schemewe welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves as having a disability or long-term health condition. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to aid your application and recruitment process.

As a gold award holder under theArmed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we are interested to hear from candidates who are currently serving in the military who may wish to transition to a civilian Job. We also welcome applications from Reservists, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, ex-forces personnel and military spouses / partners.

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