Telecommunications Project Engineer

Pay Rate: Up to £240 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract: Contract

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Travel: Regular travel throughout Scotland, with occasional overnight stays

A leading telecommunications and network infrastructure provider is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of critical telecommunications projects across Scotland.

Working alongside project managers, field engineers and network operations teams, you'll play a key role in planning, installing and commissioning network infrastructure, while providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle. This role combines hands‑on engineering with project delivery, customer engagement and technical documentation, supporting the successful implementation of complex telecommunications solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the planning, delivery and implementation of telecommunications infrastructure projects
• Installing, configuring and commissioning networking and telecommunications equipment
• Conducting site surveys and technical assessments prior to installation
• Configuring, maintaining and fault‑finding routers, switches and firewalls
• Producing and maintaining accurate technical documentation and network diagrams
• Creating project handover documentation and ensuring customer records remain up to date
• Working closely with project managers, field engineers and network operations teams to deliver projects on time
• Producing Health & Safety documentation, including RAMS and POWRA assessments
• Providing technical support during project delivery and assisting with the resolution of critical network faults
• Ensuring all work complies with quality, safety and customer standards

About You:

• Proven experience delivering telecommunications or network infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, including LAN, WAN and MPLS technologies
• CCNA-level networking knowledge or equivalent practical experience
• Excellent understanding of routing, switching and data networking principles
• Hands‑on experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches and firewalls
• Experience working with Nokia networking platforms, including Nokia SAR-H and Nokia NFM-P
• Knowledge of XTran technology
• Experience producing technical drawings using Microsoft Visio
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential)