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1st Line Network Support EngineerLocation: Central Brighton Paying between £28,000-30,000, depending on experienceA growing telecommunications provider based in Central Brighton, is seeking a personable and technically-minded 1st Line Network Support Engineer to join their Service Desk team.Supporting customers across a range of network and telephony services, you'll be the first point of contact for technical queries, taking ownership of initial troubleshooting, incident triage and escalation where required.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys technology, delivering great customer service and building a career within a growing telecoms environment.Working closely with an experienced technical team, you'll gain exposure to networking, infrastructure and telecommunications technologies while developing your technical skillset in a supportive environment.The Role
Act as the first point of contact for customer support enquiries via phone, email and ticketing systems
Troubleshoot and resolve first-line technical issues, escalating more complex faults when required
Accurately log, prioritise and manage support tickets through to resolution
Communicate with customers throughout the support process, ensuring a high level of service
Support a range of network and telecommunications-related products and services
About You
Previous experience in a 1st Line Support, Service Desk, Helpdesk or Technical Support role
Strong customer service and communication skills
A genuine interest in technology, networking and telecommunications.
Ability to troubleshoot issues methodically and remain calm under pressure
Experience using ticketing or service management systems
Any knowledge or experience of networking and telephony technologies would be highly beneficial, including exposure to areas such as TCP/IP, VoIP, SIP, LAN/WAN connectivity or telecommunications services.Location: Central Brighton Salary: £28,000-30,000 per annum Working Pattern: Office-based initially, moving to a hybrid model with 2 days working from home ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Brighton, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £30000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-29 20:36:54
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Compliance Co-ordinator
Location:- Remote
Salary:- Up to £35,000 + bens
Environment:- Compliance, ISO, IT Managed Services, Security Vetting, Asset Management, ESG.
We're looking for a proactive Compliance Co-ordinator to support our clients Compliance and Information Security team in maintaining ISO standards, governance controls, and legislative compliance across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
, Supporting ISO audits, compliance monitoring, and policy management
, Assisting with ESG and legislative compliance activities
, Managing security vetting processes for employees and third parties
, Maintaining compliance records, dashboards, and reporting
, Coordinating training, renewals, and internal communications
, Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across governance and compliance
What we're looking for:
✔ Strong organisational and administrative skills
✔ Excellent attention to detail
✔ Experience in compliance, governance, ISO standards, or security vetting preferred
✔ Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple teams
✔ Ability to manage sensitive information professionally
This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and build your career within compliance, governance, and information security.
Apply now for more details.
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Type: Permanent Location: Stretford, England
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £35000 per annum + + Bens
Posted: 2026-07-29 20:03:59
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Principal Network Architect | Segment Routing | SRv6
Berkshire | Hybrid | Contract | Outside IR35
Tier 1 Service Provider | SRv6 | IPv6 | MPLS | Segment Routing | Network Architecture | Cisco NSO
Role Principal Network Architect, Network Architect, SRv6 Architect, IP Transport Architect, Service Provider Architect, MPLS Architect, IPv6 Architect, Segment Routing Architect
Key Skills Principal Network Architect, SRv6, Segment Routing, IPv6, MPLS, Carrier Networks, Tier 1 Service Provider, IP Transport Networks, Network Architecture, High Level Design, Migration Strategy, Cisco NSO, Cisco Crosswork, BGP, IS-IS, EVPN, VXLAN, Network Automation, NETCONF, REST APIs, YANG, Python, Ansible, Transport Networks, Architecture Governance.
Location Hybrid | Berkshire Office & Home based
Type Temporary, Contract, Full-Time
Status Contract for services.
Outside IR35
Duration 24 months minimum
Overview
@mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract Principal Network / SRv6 Architect to lead the design and evolution of a next-generation carrier-grade IP transport network for a leading Tier 1 telecommunications provider.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future architecture of a national network, defining the transition from legacy MPLS technologies to a highly automated SRv6-based transport platform supporting fixed, mobile, enterprise, cloud and data centre services.
Working alongside architecture, engineering, operations and technology partners, you'll own the strategic network architecture, establish technical standards and produce the architectural blueprints that will underpin a major transformation programme.
Purpose
Design the future-state architecture for a large-scale IP transport network built around Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6), delivering a scalable, resilient and automation-first platform capable of supporting the next generation of telecommunications services.
Lead the architectural direction of the programme, producing the HLD designs, migration strategy and technical governance required to successfully transform a national carrier network.
Technology Stack
, Core Network
, SRv6
, Segment Routing
, IPv4 / IPv6
, MPLS
, Carrier IP Transport
, BGP
, IS-IS
, EVPN
, Architecture & Design
, High Level Design (HLD)
, Low Level Design (LLD)
, Network Architecture
, Migration Strategy
, Technical Governance
, Network Automation
, Cisco NSO
, Cisco Crosswork
, Python
, Ansible
, NETCONF / REST APIs
, YANG
, Modern Infrastructure
, Network Telemetry
, Cloud Networking
, Virtualisation
, Kubernetes
, VMware
, OpenStack
Core Activity
, Design next-generation SRv6 transport networks.
, Define carrier IP architecture and technical standards.
, Lead MPLS to SRv6 migration strategy.
, Produce High Level Designs (HLD) and architectural documentation.
, Define network automation architecture.
, Provide technical leadership across architecture and engineering teams.
, Review designs and ensure architectural governance.
, Work closely with vendors, operations and delivery teams.
, Shape long-term transport network strategy.
Responsibilities
, Own the end-to-end architecture for a carrier-grade IP transport network supporting fixed, mobile, enterprise and cloud services.
, Define the target SRv6 architecture, ensuring the platform is scalable, resilient and automation-ready.
, Produce High Level Design documentation and architectural standards to support engineering delivery.
, Develop the migration strategy for transitioning from legacy MPLS technologies to SRv6 with minimal operational risk.
, Assess Cisco NSO and Cisco Crosswork capabilities to support orchestration, automation and lifecycle management.
, Define underlay network requirements to support future overlay services and transport capabilities.
, Produce architecture blueprints describing integration with OSS/BSS platforms and northbound APIs.
, Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, product management and vendors throughout the programme lifecycle.
, Provide architectural governance, technical leadership and design assurance across all phases of delivery.
, Champion automation-first principles and modern network engineering best practice.
Deliverables
, Private IP Architecture
, SRv6 Target Architecture
, Skeleton High Level Design (HLD)
, Cisco NSO / Cisco Crosswork Assessment
, Underlay Requirements Specification
, Northbound Integration Blueprint
, Release 1 Technical Scope
, Delivery & Migration Roadmap
, Migration Strategy
Working Environment
, Hybrid Working
, Tier 1 Service Provider
, Carrier-Grade Transport Networks
, Large-Scale Network Transformation
, Multi-Vendor Environment
, Cross-Functional Architecture Teams
, Agile Delivery
, Automation-First Engineering
, Enterprise IP Networking
Candidate Profile
Candidates must possess extensive experience designing and governing large-scale IP transport networks within a Tier 1 telecommunications environment.
You'll have a proven track record of defining strategic network architectures, leading complex transformation programmes and producing the technical deliverables required to successfully migrate carrier networks from MPLS to SRv6.
You'll be recognised as a senior technical authority, capable of influencing stakeholders, leading architectural decisions and delivering scalable network designs that will support future service growth.
Essential
, Tier 1 Service Provider experience
, Commercial SRv6 architecture
, Segment Routing
, IPv6
, MPLS / SR-MPLS
, Carrier IP Transport Networks
, High Level Design (HLD)
, Migration Strategy
, Architecture Governance
, BGP / IS-IS
, Technical Leadership
, Stakeholder Management
Desirable
, Cisco NSO
, Cisco Crosswork Network Controller
, EVPN / VXLAN
, Python
, Ansible
, NETCONF
, REST APIs
, YANG / OpenConfig
, OSS/BSS Integration
, TM Forum APIs
, Network Telemetry
, Kubernetes
, TOGAF
, CCIE Service Provider
, JNCIE-SP
Key Traits
, Strategic Thinker
, Technical Leader
, Influential Communicator
, Commercially Aware
, Collaborative
, Analytical
, Delivery Focused
, Pragmatic
, Innovative
, Passionate About Network Architecture
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
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For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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Type: Contract Location: Berkshire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 24 months+
Salary / Rate: £300 - £350 per day
Posted: 2026-07-29 18:25:19
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electrical Improver
Our client, a large rail Telecoms business looking for Electrical Improvers who are interested in working night shifts on the rail.
,Task; Installation of CMS including Trunking, Tray and Conduit.
Installation, Termination and Testing of CAT6A & Fibre Cabling.
,Rates; £160 per shift
,Shifts and hours; 23:45 to 4:45am.
Sunday-Thursday Nights.
Working only from 00:30 to 4:30am.
,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.
,Before starting on the project, all operatives must undertake a pre sponsorship drugs & alcohol test.
Operatives must also be either clean shaven or wear an Airshield Pro Mask for the duration of the project.
If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send over your CV and qualification tickets and get in touch with Carly at Unity Recruitment - 02036685680 ext 113.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: asap
Duration: temp
Salary / Rate: Up to £160 per day
Posted: 2026-07-29 13:18:07
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Electricians
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 year, 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
,Before starting on the project, all operatives must undertake a pre sponsorship drugs & alcohol test.
Operatives must also be either clean shaven or wear an Airshield Pro Mask for the duration of the project.
If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send over your CV and qualification tickets and get in touch with Carly at Unity Recruitment - 02036685680 ext 113.
If you know anyone interested, please send over for a £100 referral fee.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: asap
Duration: temp
Salary / Rate: Up to £245 per day
Posted: 2026-07-29 13:06:57
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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 year, 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
,Before starting on the project, all operatives must undertake a pre sponsorship drugs & alcohol test.
Operatives must also be either clean shaven or wear an Airshield Pro Mask for the duration of the project.
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: 2026-07-17 15:57:13
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Our client, a large rail Telecom business are looking for Comms Engineers 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 increase with additional teams and stations.
,Works: Installation, Termination, and Testing of CAT6A & Fibre Cabling.
Installation, Termination, & Testing of Antennas & Racks, Cabling, and Equipment.
,Rate: £190 per shift.
,Shifts and hours: 23:45PM-04:45AM.Sunday-Thursday nights working from 00:30am to 04:30am.
,Qualifications Mandatory; JIB Card or CSCS Skilled Card, ICI, DBS Check, Manual Handling and Asbestos Awareness.
Additional Preference holding a PASMA Card.
,Address; Various London Underground Stations Zones 1-3.
,Before starting on the project, all operatives must undertake a pre sponsorship drugs & alcohol test.
Operatives must also be either clean shaven or wear an Airshield Pro Mask for the duration of the project.
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.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: on going
Posted: 2026-07-17 15:57:12
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Assistant Buyer - FTC (15-Month)
London | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH) | £35,000 Pro Rata Bens
Ideally available Immediately or a short notice period.
We're looking for an Assistant Buyer to join a busy Procurement team on a 15-month fixed-term cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Buyer with experience ideally in IT and technology (but will look at other sectors) who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring the smooth delivery of materials and services.
What you'll be doing:
, Managing the end-to-end procurement process from requisition to delivery.
, Raising and managing purchase orders, RFQs and supplier quotations.
, Negotiating pricing, lead times and supplier agreements.
, Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
, Monitoring supplier performance and resolving delivery issues.
, Supporting cost-saving initiatives and driving procurement best practice.
What we're looking for:
, Proven procurement or purchasing experience.
, Negotiation and supplier management skills.
, Experience Ideally in IT, networking or communications procurement but will be open to other industry sectors.
, Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
, Commercially aware with strong attention to detail.
, ERP system experience (NetSuite or INTACT desirable but not essential).
What's on offer:
, £35,000 salary
, 15-month Fixed-Term Contract
, Hybrid working - 3 days in the City of London office, 2 days from home
, Supportive team environment with the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
If you're an organised Buyer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Salary / Rate: £33000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2026-07-15 18:33:37
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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
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Type: Contract Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months+
Posted: 2026-07-13 16:56:50
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Telecoms Project Engineer - Cisco | Nokia SAR-H | Nokia NFM-P | WAN | LAN | MPLS | R&S
Glasgow, Central Belt, Scotland | Field-Based | Utility Telecoms Infrastructure | Project Delivery
Overview:
@mecscomms is recruiting for a contract Telecoms Project Engineer to support critical utility, energy, power & telecommunications network infrastructure across Scotland.
The role will plan, coordinate & deliver technically complex projects responsible for technical planning, diagrams, documentation, implementation, installation, commissioning & successful handover of projects spanning IP networking, transmission infrastructure & operational telecom environments.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical networking expertise with excellent project delivery capability, enabling them to confidently engage with customers, undertake technical site surveys, coordinate field engineers & ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently & to the highest standards.
Technical excellence, customer engagement & successful project delivery are fundamental to success in this role.
Role: Project Engineer / Telecoms Project Engineer / Network Project Engineer
Key Skills: Telecoms Networks, IP Networking, Cisco, Nokia SAR-H, Nokia NFM-P, Routing & Switching, WAN, LAN, MPLS, Utility Telecommunications, Network Infrastructure, Installation, Commissioning, Technical Project Delivery, Site Surveys, Network Documentation, Technical Documentation, As-Built Documentation, Visio, RAMS, POWRA, Network Troubleshooting, Utilities, Electricity, Power Networks, Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
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: Monday-Friday with flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours projects
Purpose: Provide technical leadership & engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, supporting successful planning, survey, scope of works, project briefs, installation, commissioning, documentation & handover etc.
whilst ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, technical standards, health & safety legislation & customer expectations.
Technology Stack:
, Cisco Routing & Switching
, Nokia SAR-H Platforms
, Nokia NFM-P
, WAN / LAN
, MPLS
, IP Networking
, Routing & Switching
, Firewalls
, High Voltage Utility Infrastructure
, Transmission Networks
, XTran Technologies
, Microsoft Visio
, Technical Documentation
, Network As-Built Documentation
, RAMS & POWRA
Core Activity:
, Support Project Managers in planning, coordinating & delivering multiple concurrent projects
, Conduct site surveys, scope of works, diagram & provide engineering recommendations for implementation.
, Install, configure, commission & test IP networking & telecom equipment
, Produce quality documentation, including network diagrams, handovers, asset records etc.
, Coordinate activity with Field Engineers & customer stakeholders
, Represent the engineering team in customer meetings & support complex fault investigations
, Ensure compliance with technical specifications, project governance & health & safety standards
, Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, engineering quality & operational performance
Responsibilities:
, Deliver compliant telecom projects from initial site survey to commissioning & handover
, Support Project Managers with planning, scheduling, & project implementation.
, Conduct site surveys, feasibility assessments & engineering reviews to validate project plans
, Install, configure & commission Cisco routing platforms & Nokia telecom infrastructure.
, Configure IP network technologies, including routers, switches & firewalls
, Produce accurate documentation, including network diagrams, configuration records, RAMS, POWRA & handover packs
, Provide technical leadership & guidance to Field Engineers during deployment & testing
, Act as the primary technical interface in customer meetings, workshops & project reviews
, Investigate complex faults, perform root cause analysis & deliver engineering solutions
, Ensure full compliance with project specifications, technical standards, & H&S legislation
, Monitor progress, identify technical risks & proactively escalate issues to management
, Drive continuous improvement to enhance engineering processes, standards & delivery performance
Deliverables:
, Deliver projects on time, within scope, budget & quality milestones
, Delivery against operational SLAs & quality standards
, High-quality documentation, network diagrams, configuration records, & handover packs
, Site surveys, engineering assessments & implementation plans
, Deploy fully tested infrastructure that meets customer specifications & acceptance criteria
, Maintain accurate asset records & as-built documentation
, Ensure safe engineering delivery compliant with RAMS, POWRA & H&S legislation
, Resolve implementation challenges while minimizing operational risk & service disruption
, Meet contractual obligations, engineering standards & customer expectations
, Drive continuous improvement to enhance engineering quality & project performance
Working Environment:
, Field-Based Project Engineering Role
, Utility & Telecoms Infrastructure Environment
, High Voltage Substation Environments (11kV - 400kV)
, Customer Sites Throughout Scotland
, Office, Site & Remote Working
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess strong hands-on Project Engineer experience with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects within utility, critical infrastructure, or enterprise networking environments.
You will combine technical delivery, customer-facing, project planning & project delivery skills.
Your experience is likely to include some of the following:
Essential:
, Proven telecoms field engineering experience
, Installation, commissioning & maintenance expertise
, Strong Cisco & or Nokia (previously Alcatel-Lucent) networking
, LAN & WAN
, XTran MPLS or MPLS-TP (transport profile)
, Routing, switching & IP networking experience
, Project planning, validation, scheduling & implementation
, Producing scope of works, site surveys, installation diagrams, work packs, feasibility reviews
, Strong understanding of assure & maintenance activities
, Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
, Utilities, power, telecommunications or Critical National Infrastructure
, Firewall technologies & network security
, Power Authorisations (5th Edition)
, NRSWA, EUSR or IOSH certification
, Emergency First Aid
, RAMS & POWRA documentation
, High Voltage Substation environments
Key Traits:
, Technically minded with excellent problem-solving ability
, Organised & capable of managing multiple project priorities
, Strong communication & stakeholder engagement
, Collaborative team player with confidence to lead
, Attention to detail & commitment to quality
, Excellent Health & Safety awareness
, Customer-focused & committed to continuous improvement
@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.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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Type: Contract Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months+
Posted: 2026-07-13 16:46:58
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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
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Type: Permanent Location: North London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £65000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-07-06 14:30:35
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Telecoms Systems & Application Engineer (OSS, Cramer, Inventory, Automation)
Linux | OSS | Application Support | Production Support | Python | Shell Scripting | Cramer | Network Inventory | Network Automation | Telecoms | Cisco | CCNA | Network Operations
Hybrid working - Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN & remote, home based
@mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract Telecoms OSS & Application Support Engineer responsible for supporting and enhancing business-critical telecoms Operational Support Systems (OSS), network inventory platforms and automated network configuration applications.
This is a highly hands-on technical role combining Telecoms Application Support, Production Support, OSS Support, Systems Administration, Database Administration and Network Operations.
The successful candidate will support a bespoke telecoms application environment used for network inventory management, service fulfilment, operational automation and network configuration activities, integrating closely with Cramer inventory systems and wider telecoms network infrastructure.
You will possess strong experience supporting production applications, operational support systems, telecoms platforms or network inventory environments, together with scripting, troubleshooting and telecoms network knowledge.
Experience within OSS, network inventory management, provisioning, service fulfilment, network automation or telecoms operational support functions would be highly advantageous.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an OSS Support Engineer, Telecoms Application Support Engineer, Production Support Engineer, Network Inventory Engineer, Telecoms Systems Engineer, Operations Support Engineer or Telecoms Systems Administrator with strong Linux, Shell Scripting, Python, Java, HTML skills & a general understanding of telecoms operational systems & network infrastructure.
Role: Telecoms Systems & Application Support Engineer, Production Support Engineer, OSS Support Engineer, Application Support Engineer, Telecoms Systems Administrator, Network & Application Support Engineer
Role Purpose: Support, maintain and enhance critical telecoms production systems, applications and infrastructure whilst ensuring operational stability, service availability, security compliance and successful delivery of system changes across operational environments.
Location: Hybrid working - Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN & remote, home based
Role Type: Temporary, Contract, Full-Time
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months+ temporary contract
Gross Rate: Negotiable, dependent upon experience.
Pay rate, inside IR35
Clearence: Security & background screening required.
Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible to undergo BPSS and SC-level screening.
This will include: employment and education verification, credit and financial history checks, advanced identity and right-to-work checks.
To meet SC eligibility requirements, candidates must typically have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years.
Technology Stack:
, Linux Administration
, Shell Scripting
, Python
, Java
, HTML
, Cramer Database
, Database Administration
, Telecoms OSS Platforms
, Network Inventory Systems
, Service Fulfilment Systems
, Network Provisioning Platforms
, Network Configuration Automation
, Telecoms Operational Support Systems
, Cisco Networking
, Nokia Transmission
, Microwave Networks
, Enterprise IP Networking
, Network Operations
, Incident Management
, Change Management
, Production Support
, Application Support
, System Monitoring
, Root Cause Analysis
Core Activity:
, Support and maintain business-critical telecoms OSS platforms and production applications
, Administer and support internally developed telecoms operational support systems used for network inventory management and automated network configuration
, Support integrations between OSS platforms and Cramer inventory environments
, Monitor system performance, availability and operational health
, Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, service issues and application faults
, Support application deployments, configuration changes and production releases
, Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell Scripting, Python, Java and HTML
, Analyse application logs, system alerts and performance metrics
, Support network automation workflows and operational scripting activities
, Support Cramer database environments and associated administration activities
, Assist with network inventory integrity, reconciliation and data quality activities
, Support operational users of network inventory, provisioning and fulfilment systems
, Implement approved production changes in accordance with change management processes
, Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions
, Produce technical documentation, support records and operational procedures
Deliverables:
, Stable and secure OSS and production environments
, Successful application support and incident resolution
, Reliable network inventory and provisioning platforms
, Effective system monitoring and operational support
, Automated operational processes and scripting solutions
, Successful delivery of production changes and upgrades
, Accurate technical documentation
, Improved operational efficiency and service availability
Working Environment:
, Telecoms Operations Environment
, OSS Support Environment
, Production Support Environment
, Network Operations Environment
, Network Inventory & Provisioning Platforms
, Enterprise Telecommunications Infrastructure
, High Availability Systems
, Critical National Infrastructure Programmes
, Collaborative Technical Teams
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess strong experience supporting production applications, telecoms systems or operational environments.
You will be technically capable, highly analytical and comfortable working across systems administration, application support, scripting, databases and network technologies.
Your experience is likely to include some of the following:
Essential:
, Production Support and Application Support experience
, Experience supporting OSS, network inventory, service fulfilment, provisioning or network automation platforms
, Linux Systems Administration
, Shell Scripting
, Python scripting and automation
, System Monitoring and Incident Management
, Root Cause Analysis
, Database Administration experience
, Troubleshooting complex technical issues
, Telecoms systems, network operations or operational support environments
, Experience supporting business-critical operational systems
, Change and Release Management
, Technical documentation and reporting
Desirable:
, Cramer Inventory Management
, Network Inventory Management Systems
, OSS/BSS Platforms
, Network Provisioning Platforms
, Service Fulfilment Systems
, Network Automation Tools
, Netcracker
, Inventory Reconciliation
, Telecoms Asset Management
, Fixed Network Operations
, Mobile Network Operations
, Cisco Networking
, Nokia Transmission
, Microwave Networks
, CCNA
, ITIL Foundation
, Linux Administration Certification
, Database Administration Certification
, Telecoms Industry Certifications
Key Traits:
, Strong troubleshooting and fault-resolution capability
, Highly analytical and detail-oriented
, Proactive and self-motivated
, Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
, Calm under pressure within operational environments
, Quality and service focused
, Continuous improvement mindset
, Passion for technology, automation and operational excellence
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Type: Contract Location: Newbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months+
Salary / Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience
Posted: 2026-06-24 12:46:46
