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Senior Design & Estimation Consultant | ICT & Data Centre Infrastructure
£75-85k + Bens
London
We're seeking an experienced Senior Design & Estimation Consultant to take a leading role across a portfolio of strategic and key accounts.
This position is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of accurate, high-quality design and estimation outputs across both pre-sales and post-sales phases of the project lifecycle.
You will collaborate closely with Sales, Commercial, and Operations teams to shape technical and commercial solutions, drive proposal quality, and support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
A strong focus of this role is optimising revenue, margin, and win rates through robust design governance, attention to detail, and commercially aligned decision-making.
This is a hands-on leadership role within the ICT and data centre space, requiring strong technical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to guide both internal teams and client-facing discussions across all stages of delivery.
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🔧 Key Responsibilities
, Lead the development of client responses, including quotations, technical assessments, and commercial evaluations to support bid decisions, risk analysis, and opportunity identification
, Coordinate resources to ensure timely, high-quality tender submissions and design outputs
, Work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver comprehensive and competitive bid responses
, Support account planning and pricing strategy development alongside senior sales leadership
, Represent the organisation in client meetings, design workshops, and formal presentations
, Develop and manage pre-contract information, including Pre-Contract Reviews (PCRs) to mitigate risk
, Support post-sales delivery through design changes, variation management, and structured change control
, Review and validate BoMs, cost models, and design packages to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal governance
, Produce detailed design outputs including layouts, schematics, and technical drawings to industry standards
, Maintain awareness of evolving industry standards, particularly within data centre and structured cabling environments
, Conduct peer reviews, mentor junior consultants, and support capability development within the team
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What We're Looking For
, Strong background in telecommunications infrastructure cabling and ICT environments
, Proven experience in structured cabling design and delivery
, Demonstrated involvement in hyperscale data centre projects
, Ability to produce and deliver clear, confident client presentations
, Strong multitasking ability across complex, fast-moving priorities
, Proven capability in developing detailed, high-quality design packages
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Desirable
, Industry certifications such as RCDD, CNIDP, or CDCP
, Manufacturer-accredited training in relevant technologies
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Salary / Rate: £75000 - £85000 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-01 16:23:27
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Data Centre Engineer - West London
£42k inclusive of shift allowance
24/7 shift pattern (4 on / 4 off - days & nights)
We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Data Centre Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting a prestigious international financial environment.
Key responsibilities:
, Day-to-day Data Centre operations (installs, decommissions, moves, changes)
, Change & incident management with SLA ownership
, Racking, stacking, cabling, patching, and hardware support
, Vendor escorting and supervision
, Asset tracking, documentation, and inventory control
, Supporting infrastructure upgrades, outages, and maintenance windows
, Basic server config (iDRAC / iLO) and fault escalation
, Ensuring strict adherence to DC standards, security, and H&S compliance
What we're looking for:
, Experience in Data Centre or high-risk infrastructure environments
, Strong understanding of networking & infrastructure concepts
, Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g.
ServiceNow / Remedy)
, Confident working under pressure and on own initiative
, Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
, Flexible approach to shift work (24/7 environment)
, Good communication and teamwork skills
If you're hands-on, detail-driven, and enjoy working in mission-critical environments, this could be a great next step.
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Type: Permanent Location: West London, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £42000 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-01 16:14:02
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Join a leading global technology integrator with 20+ years' experience delivering end-to-end connectivity solutions across structured cabling, data centres, and managed services.
This role would be visiting and managing the managed services on sites from West and North London locations, so accesible to commute to these locations are crucial.
Role Overview
You will lead Operations Service Delivery across key enterprise and financial services clients, ensuring contractual obligations, SLAs, and service quality are consistently met.
Acting as the primary delivery and escalation point, you'll work closely with account managers, stakeholders, and onsite teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
, Lead, manage, and develop technical and service delivery teams
, Ensure high-quality delivery across managed services and project work
, Own SLA performance, governance, and ITIL-based service processes
, Manage budgets, financial performance, and reporting
, Oversee recruitment, development, and succession planning
, Drive customer satisfaction and continual service improvement (CSIP)
, Support pre-sales activity and contribute to strategic direction
, Ensure compliance with industry standards, tools, and accreditations
Requirements
, Strong leadership experience in service delivery environments
, Background in data centres and structured cabling
, Experience managing projects, budgets, and stakeholders
, Strong ITIL knowledge and understanding of BAU support models
, Experience in regulated environments (e.g.
banking) advantageous
, Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills
, Confident with Microsoft Office and reporting tools
Desirable: ITIL, PRINCE2, BICSi certifications
Apply now for full details.
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Type: Permanent Location: West London, England
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £70000 per annum + + Bens
Posted: 2026-05-01 16:11:28
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EAD Circuit Designer / OSP Access Network Design
Ethernet Access Network Design, Fibre Network Design, OSP / FTTP Network Design, EMI, EPR, Telecoms Design in Utility, Substation, Power, Electricity, Rail or Industrial sites
UK wide - work from home - full remote working
Role: EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer / Access Network Design Engineer
Key Skills: EAD Design, Ethernet Access Direct, FTTP, Fibre Network Design, BT Openreach, Access Network, Telecom Infrastructure, EMC, EPR, Circuit Design, Network Planning
Location: UK (Remote) - work from home - full remote working
Type: Contract / Fixed-Term
Day Rate: Negotiable DOE, Inside IR35
Overview:
@mecscomms is recruiting for an EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer to support a major telecoms delivery programme focused on Ethernet Access Direct (EAD), leased line and carrier Ethernet circuit delivery into utility, power sites and substation environments.
The role is specifically focused on sites where telecoms delivery may be affected by electromagnetic interference, EMC requirements, Earth Potential Rise, fibre/copper suitability, cabinet specification, cable entry, ventilation, earthing, and substation access constraints.
This is a highly specialised telecom infrastructure design role, requiring deep experience in BT Openreach EAD delivery, fibre access design, circuit feasibility and design pack production.
The position focuses on ensuring designs are technically feasible, safe, installable and compliant, particularly in complex environments impacted by electromagnetic interference (EMI), Earth Potential Rise (EPR), and utility constraints within utility, substation, power, rail or industrial environments.
You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), working across survey, design and delivery to ensure high-quality, implementation-ready design outputs.
Purpose:
To design, validate and deliver high-quality EAD / Ethernet access circuit solutions, ensuring alignment with BT Openreach processes, utility constraints and real-world installation requirements, while reducing delivery risk and rework.
Technology / Domain Stack:
, EAD (Ethernet Access Direct) / Leased Line / Carrier Ethernet
, FTTP / Fibre Network Design
, BT Openreach Access Network
, Circuit Routing & Feasibility Assessment
, HLD / LLD Design Documentation
, EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
, EPR (Earth Potential Rise)
, Substation / Utility / Power Environments
, Telecom Cabinets (45U EMC Cabinets, ventilation, filters, cable entry)
, Fibre vs Copper Access Design
, CAD / Visio / Network Design Tools
Keywords:
EAD Designer, Ethernet Access Direct, Fibre Network Designer, FTTP Planner, Access Network Designer, Telecom Design Engineer, Circuit Designer, OSP Design, Openreach EAD, Carrier Ethernet, Network Planning, Telecom Infrastructure, HLD, LLD, Substation Telecoms, Utility Telecoms, EMC, EPR
Core Activity:
Design and deliver EAD / Ethernet access circuits for complex telecom environments
Assess site feasibility and access constraints based on surveys and technical inputs
Translate requirements into practical design packs for delivery and implementation
Ensure alignment with BT Openreach delivery lifecycle and standards
Identify and mitigate design, installation and delivery risks early
Collaborate with stakeholders across design, engineering, utilities and suppliers
Support delivery teams to resolve design vs field execution issues
Responsibilities:
Design EAD / leased line / carrier Ethernet circuits for telecom delivery
Interpret BT Openreach survey outputs, routing constraints and provisioning requirements
Produce HLD / LLD and implementation-ready design documentation
Assess fibre vs copper suitability based on environmental and technical constraints
Identify risks relating to EMI, EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR)
Validate telecom infrastructure including ducting, cabinets, routing and access points
Ensure cabinet designs meet EMC, ventilation and cable entry requirements
Work closely with carriers, operators, utility providers, engineers and suppliers
Translate task sheets and requirements into deliverable design outputs
Support Acceptance Into Live Support (AILS) readiness and handover documentation
Proactively identify delivery blockers, risks and design gaps
Deliverables:
Site-level EAD circuit designs
Feasibility assessments with risks and assumptions
HLD / LLD design packs
Cabinet and infrastructure validation outputs
Bill of Materials (BoM) and implementation mapping
Risk and issue logs
As-built documentation and AILS handover inputs
Working Environment:
Large-scale telecom infrastructure programme
Cross-functional collaboration (engineering, utilities, delivery teams)
High-complexity environments (substations, utilities, industrial sites)
Strong focus on technical accuracy, safety and delivery assurance
Fast-paced, delivery-driven environment with real-world impact
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess hands-on experience in EAD / Ethernet access circuit design and delivery.
You will combine technical depth, practical delivery understanding and strong documentation capability to ensure successful telecom deployments in complex environments.
Essential:
Proven experience in EAD / Ethernet Access Direct / leased line design
Strong knowledge of BT Openreach delivery lifecycle and processes
Experience producing HLD, LLD and implementation design packs
Ability to interpret site surveys, routing constraints and technical inputs
Strong understanding of fibre access design and circuit routing
Experience working across design to delivery lifecycle
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable:
Experience in substation, utility, rail or industrial telecom environments
Knowledge of EMI / EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR)
Understanding of copper vs fibre limitations in high-voltage environments
Experience with telecom cabinet / rack design (EMC cabinets, ventilation, filters)
Awareness of NRSWA, civils and streetworks considerations
CAD / Visio / GIS design tooling experience
Key Traits:
Highly practical and delivery-focused engineer
Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
Ability to challenge assumptions and identify risks early
Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
Comfortable working across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive, collaborative and solutions-driven
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Type: Contract Location: South East England, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Posted: 2026-04-27 14:17:07
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We are looking for a JavaScript Developer to join a growing product team working on modern web-based applications.
Key Requirements
Design, develop, and maintain web applications
Work with APIs and cloud-based systems
Support technical teams and contribute to product improvements
Continuously learn and develop new skills
Key Skills
Experience with JavaScript (React, TypeScript beneficial)
Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, APIs)
Exposure to Git, cloud platforms, or CI/CD tools
Passion for building user-focused web solutions
Python or C# experience
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-04-21 14:08:02
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Our client, a large rail Telecoms business are looking for Electricians who are interested in working night shifts on the rail.
There will be additional opportunities to join the project on a weekly basis as the numbers will begin to increase with additional teams and stations.
Task; Installation of CMS including Trunking, Tray and Conduit.
Installation, Termination and Testing of CAT6A & Fibre Cabling.
Rates; £245 per shift.
Shifts and hours; Sunday - Thursday nights working from 00:30am to 4:30am.
Ongoing work for the next 2 years, continuity is based on your work performance.
Qualifications; ECS JIB Electrician Card or Grading card, ICI, DBS Security Check, Manual Handling and Asbestos Awareness.
Additional Preference holding a PASMA Card.
Address; Various London Underground stations
If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send over your CV and qualification tickets and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment.
If you know anyone interested, please send over for a referral fee.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: on going
Posted: 2026-04-14 10:45:20
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We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to support the development, build, and testing of software for advanced technical products within a specialist engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Build and test software applications
Produce and maintain test plans, specifications, and reports
Support software integration and improve testability
Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders on technical matters
Assist with automation of builds and testing
Requirements
Technical or Engineering background
Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), particularly testing and integration
Experience testing Windows-based PC software (minimum 1 year)
Experience writing test documentation
Knowledge of scripting and programming for automation
Strong communication and MS Office skills
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Type: Permanent Location: North London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £50000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-04-10 14:36:09
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We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and delivery of complex engineering products within a highly technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Systems design, integration, and testing
Support full product lifecycle (concept through to in-service support)
Work across multidisciplinary teams (software, mechanical, electrical)
Produce technical proposals, specifications, and reports
Mentor junior engineers where required
Deliver engineering work packages to time, cost, and quality
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent experience
Experience in systems design, integration and test
Understanding of product and systems lifecycles
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Type: Permanent Location: North London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £65000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-04-10 14:36:05
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Telecoms Project Coordinator
Order Management Analyst
UK wide - work from home - full remote working
@mecscomms is recruiting for a contract order management, project coordinator.
The role will be based working from home for a global telecoms carrier & network provider, This vacancy is for a 24 month rolling contract assignment.
We are looking for someone who possesses change management, order management, provisioning, enablement, administration or service delivery project coordination experience, within a tech, telecoms, carrier, ISP or similar IT technology environment.
Position: Order Creation, Provisioning Administrator, Change Request Administrator, Project Coordination, Project Administrator, Customer Account Management, Service Delivery
Location: UK wide- work from home - fully remote working
Hours: Monday - Friday (09.00 - 17.30)
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 24 months+ temporary contract
Gross Rate: £17.50 per hour, gross umbrella pay rate, inside IR35
Security Clearance: Individuals must consent & be eligible to achieve BPSS (Basic Check) & SC level Security Clearance checks.
Environment: Global IT, Technology, Cloud, Infrastructure, Telco, Telecom, Carrier, Internet, ISP, Service Provider, Operator, BT Openreach, BT ECO, Provisioning Administrator, Co-ordinator, Data Entry, Office Support, Order Management Executive, Co-ordinator, Project Assistant, Administration, Admin Clerk, Administrative Officer, KPI, SLA, Tracking, Reporting, 3rd Party Supplier, Relationship Management, WAN, Voice, Data, Connectivity, PSTN, Cisco, ADSL, Ethernet, Leased Lines, IP Networking, IT, Computer Literate, Excel, Microsoft Office, ITIL, Agile, Temp, Temporary, Contract.
Key Activity:
, Customer relationship coordination
, Service delivery management
, Network project coordination
, Resource scheduling
, Order management & provisioning administration
, Change control management
, Customer order management & enablement
, Provisioning process administration
, Dealing with OLOs and external supplier delivery teams
, Documentation & reporting
Overview:
A 24 month rolling temporary contract position has become available for an experienced order analyst, provisioning coordinator, order manager, sales support or project administrator to join an international telecoms service provider.
The role will help deliver the best possible service experience for global enterprise customers.
This will be achieved by supporting the order delivery cycle, working as a service delivery coordinator, provisioning administrator & project coordinator.
The order & provisioning analyst will be responsible for acknowledging & validating customer requests, raising orders through the customer order provisioning system and coordinating customer communication throughout the delivery process.
You will send acknowledgement & acceptance emails for order requests, generate tracking references & provide updates to the customer & internal business partners on status & progress.
You will provide a daily order tracker for all Data & Voice teams, so that engineering resource can be effectively scheduled in advance of the order & ensuring effective communication to the supporting delivery agencies.
Responsibilities:
, Dedicated management of the order queue across all Data & Voice teams
, Coordinating between delivery teams to schedule orders & change requests
, Scheduling resources to ensure the timely delivery of customer orders
, Ensuring that partners have received confirmation of resource within SLAs
, Raising customer orders on the provisioning order management system
, Service delivery - progressing orders through the delivery process
, Utilising Vodafone, BT & Openreach workflow systems
, Understanding order management processes and dealing with OLOs and external delivery teams
, Order management and analysis
, Communicating updates & progress reports with customers
, Coordination between delivery teams to schedule works
, Supporting the delivery & completion of departmental quality assurance targets
, Supporting the IP Data Provisioning Managers in resource & order planning
, Provide administrative support to engineering teams in the provision of voice & data products including ADSL, Ethernet, Leased Lines, WLR, Managed Services & IPVPN, WAN, MPLS etc.
, Coordination, prioritisation & management of all received critical issues
, Queue management for all Data & Voice teams across multiple systems
, Generate work in progress reports
, Provide service delivery management input for customer review meetings
, Working in an Agile environment
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have had previous experience of change management, order management, provisioning, enablement, administration or service delivery project coordination experience, within a tech, telecoms, carrier, ISP or similar IT technology environment.
Your experience, skills & attributes are likely to include some or all of the following:
, Office support & administration skills
, Administration, project coordination or sales support experience
, Service delivery management, progressing orders through the delivery process
, Familiarity with Vodafone, BT, Openreach or other order management workflow systems
, Dealing with OLOs and external delivery teams and understating their processes
, Order management and analysis
, Good proactive communication skills & excellent documentation drafting competences
, Stakeholder & customer relationship management
, Computer literate with the use of Microsoft Office (email, word, excel)
, Previous use of database, reporting, CRM or workflow systems
, Administration experience in a IT, Technology, Telecoms, Internet or similar Tech environment is highly desirable
, Familiarity with Agile, ITIL or other similar methodologies is highly desirable
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Type: Contract Location: Newbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 24 months+
Salary / Rate: £17 - £18 per hour
Posted: 2026-04-09 15:29:12
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IT Infrastructure Support Engineer required to join a growing IT Operations team.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring IT systems, data centre environments, and server infrastructure run reliably, securely, perform reliably.
You will act as a key point of escalation for server, network, and data centre issues, providing advanced technical support to internal teams and helping maintain the stability of our core IT services.
Requirements
Experience delivering IT infrastructure and data centre services.
Microsoft Server fluency.
Windows Server
Active Directory
Microsoft SQL Server with SQL
Microsoft Office
Cisco networking technologies
Windows XP for legacy systems support
Responsibilities
Monitor data centres, networks, servers, and infrastructure to identify signs of issues, outages, or performance degradation.
Script and document existing configurations, and automate changes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Server patching and closing security vulnerabilities across the environment.
Build, configure, and deploy bespoke Windows servers to support business requirements.
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Type: Permanent Location: Coventry, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £52000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-03-22 10:14:46
