Project Engineer

Due to our continued success and expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Engineer to join our Scottish Power Energy Networks team.
Who are we?
Magdalene is a leading telecom services supplier offering a complete end to end service across the UK and Ireland. Magdalene provides specialist services to our clients in the fixed, mobile and utilities infrastructure networks in both public and private sectors of the market.Our services include acquisition, design, construct, rigging, first line maintenance, managed services, capital project delivery, complete network outsourcing, smart metering, and satellite solutions.
As a Technical Project Engineer you will be part of our diverse team who are responsible for the successfuldelivery of various projects and maintenance of the SPEN telecoms network across the North West.
This role involves the strategic planning and delivery of installation & commissioning projects. Working alongside the field, project and network operation teams you will also provide technical representation at customer meetings, assist with critical faults and complete end of job documentation to an excellent standard. This is on a Monday-Friday 0800-1600 basis but applicants will be required to be flexible, assisting with overtime when required
This role is basedacross North Westso youwill need a full driving licence and may have to work away from home occasionally.
Training is given to carry out your role and progression opportunities within our team are fully supported.
What will you be doing?
Your role will be to support the Project and Senior Project Managers with scoping, preparing, planning, implementing, and delivering technical projects of varying scale, complexities, and technologies.
This role fits within Magdalenes SPEN team and will work collaboratively with the Managed Services, Project Management and Field Engineering teams.
What we need from you
Project Engineer or Field based experience
SPEN Authorisations would be highly desirable
Relevant telecoms qualifications
Implement new network technologies, perform system upgrades, monitor system performance and capacity, perform system backups and disaster recovery operations
Experience in configuring, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting network and systems
Install, configure, fault find, report and maintain routers, switches and firewalls.
Must have core expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- IP Networking (CCNA, WAN, LAN, MPLS/ MPLS-TP) - Cisco ASR / ISR - Nokia SAR-H, Nokia NMF-P
Excellent knowledge of routing/switching and data-networking
Unified Communications (desirable)
Create and maintain technical documentation and ensure customer networks are documented as part of project handovers.
A strong set of IT skills which would include the Microsoft Office products, basic DOS commands, mobile phone work apps and online time sheets
An interest in new equipment & technology and keenness to learn about it
Analytical skills and logical thinking to assist in fault diagnosis and resolution
Experience in the following would be highly beneficial
RAMS creation and work area/vehicle management
Completion of site surveys to enable installation
Rack, charger and telecoms equipment installation & commissioning to an excellent standard
Performing Industry standard testing as required on telecoms and antenna systems e.g. BERT (E1 & Ethernet), RF sweeps, PIM, TDR, OTDR & OSCAR tests
Wiring and connection of DC power to telecoms equipment to required standards and regulations
Data room, data centre and substation works
Routine maintenance inspections on spare fibres and battery chargers
General
Ensure all personal administration is kept up to date
Carry out all work in accordance with the company quality procedures
Work safely at all times in accordance with the companys Health and Safety Arrangements
About The Company
Why choose us?
We promise development and reward opportunities for those who have the passion, enthusiasm and work ethic to harness them. Our benefits include:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
4% matched pension scheme
2 x salary life assurance
Access to our staff discount portal
Health Cash Plan
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Recruitment referral scheme
Payroll giving
Salary finance scheme
Inclusiveness
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme we welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves as having a disability or long-term health condition. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to aid your application and recruitment process.
As a gold award holder under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme , we are interested to hear from candidates who are currently serving in the military who may wish to transition to a civilian Job. We also welcome applications from Reservists, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, ex-forces personnel and military spouses / partners.
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