Telecommunications Project Engineer – Glasgow

About the role

We are seeking a Telecommunications Project Engineer to support the delivery of critical network infrastructure projects across Scotland. Working on‑site, you will collaborate with project managers, field engineers and network operations teams to plan, install and commission telecom equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Support planning, delivery and implementation of telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Install, configure and commission networking and telecom equipment on site.
• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments prior to installation.
• Configure, maintain and fault‑find routers, switches and firewalls.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams and handover records.
• Generate Health & Safety documentation, including RAMS and POWRA assessments.
• Provide technical support during project delivery and assist in resolving critical network faults.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering telecommunications or network infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, LAN, WAN and MPLS technologies.
• CCNA‑level networking knowledge or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience with routing, switching and data networking principles.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Required skills

• IP networking
• LAN, WAN, MPLS
• CCNA
• Routing and switching
• Router, switch and firewall configuration
• Troubleshooting routers, switches and firewalls
• Nokia SAR‑H platform
• Nokia NFM‑P platform
• XTran technology
• Microsoft Visio for technical drawings

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate up to £310 (outside IR35).
• Regular travel throughout Scotland with occasional overnight stays.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact telecommunications projects.