Job Description

Field Engineer (Telecommunications - SPEN Project)

Location:

Central Belt of Scotland (Field Based)

Contract Type:

Contract (outside IR35)

Day Rate:

350 per day (vehicle & fuel card provided)

Shifts:

4 on / 4 off days, 4 on / 4 off nights, weekend cover, and on-call as required

About the Role

We're looking for experienced

Field Engineers

to support a critical telecommunications project across the Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) estate. This role involves delivering provide and assure activities across utility telecoms networks, working in high-voltage environments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

You'll be expected to cover the central belt of Scotland, travelling daily to SPEN sites. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided for business use.

Key Responsibilities

Installation, commissioning, and assurance of telecoms equipment (Commtel/SDH/PDH/Radio/Xtran). Maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of IP, WAN, LAN, and MPLS networks. Provide 1st line support on a 24/7/365 basis, adhering to SLA targets. Support project delivery, ensuring compliance with quality, health & safety, and documentation standards. Liaise with stakeholders, providing timely updates and reporting. Participate in on-call rota (currently 1 week in 7, moving to a 4-on/4-off model).

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Proven track record in telecoms field engineering (installation & commissioning). Strong knowledge of routing, switching, and IP networking. Experience supporting DC Charger, PDH, SDH, Commtel, Microwave radio technologies. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Teams). Full UK Driving Licence. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable (training can be provided):

Scottish Power authorisations. National Grid authorisations. NRSWA / EUSR. IOSH / Emergency First Aid. DC/AC competency certification. Previous experience in substations (11kV - 400kV).

What's on Offer

350 per day. Company vehicle and fuel card provided. Paid expenses (receipted). Flexible shift patterns (days, nights, weekends, on-call). Training provided for required authorisations.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced field engineer with telecoms and networking expertise, and you're available to support a high-profile utilities project in Scotland, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 350.00 per day

Benefits:

Company car
Work Location: On the road