Telecommunications Lead Field Engineer – 12 month contract, base £160-200 per day (outside IR35).
Location: Glasgow, central belt of Scotland. 5 days onsite per week. 12 month initial contract starting 1 December 2025. BPSS clearance required.
Role Purpose
* Deliver professional field engineering service across Scotland’s telecommunications network.
* Provide 24/7, 365 1st line assurance activities and routine maintenance for key utilities suppliers.
* Work with project engineers to achieve client benefits.
Key Responsibilities
* Installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of DC chargers, PDH, SDH, Comtel, microwave radio technology.
* Hands‑on support of LAN & WAN, routing, switching, MPLS and IP networking.
* Assist with 24/7 1st line assurance and routine maintenance activities.
* Ensure health & safety, quality standards and BPSS clearance compliance.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Proven track record in installation and support of DC Charger, PDH, SDH, Comtel, microwave radio technology (DC & AC).
* Knowledge of Cisco & Alcatel networking products.
* Hands‑on networking experience – LAN, WAN, routing, switching, MPLS, IP networking.
* Experience maintaining monitoring and troubleshooting networks and systems.
* Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
* Computer skills – Microsoft Teams, Office.
Additional Skills
* Ability to adapt to fast‑paced environment.
* Ability to work to applicable quality standards.
* Assure/Maintenance activity experience.
Seniority Level
Entry level.
Employment Type
Full‑time.
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology.
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