Technical Project Engineer
Salary/Rate:£300 per day
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Glasgow
Country:United Kingdom
Sector:Infrastructure
Job ref:TN - IN - 009
Post Date:July 6, 2026
Short description:
TechNest Talent are looking for an experienced Technical Project Engineer to join a growing team supporting the delivery of critical telecommunications infrastructure projects across Scotland.
In this role, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of technical projects and the ongoing maintenance of a major telecoms network. Working closely with Project Managers, Network Operations and Field Engineering teams, you'll play a key role in planning, installing, commissioning and supporting network infrastructure while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.Scroll
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project and Senior Project Managers in delivering telecoms and networking projects of varying size and complexity.
- Install, configure, commission and maintain routers, switches, firewalls and telecoms equipment.
- Carry out site surveys to support project planning and installation activities.
- Perform rack, charger and telecoms equipment installations to a high standard.
- Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, ensuring customer networks are fully documented during project handover.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and support fault resolution where required.
- Attend customer meetings, providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
- Produce Health & Safety documentation including RAMS and POWRA, ensuring all work is completed in line with H&S requirements.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting network and telecoms environments.
- Strong IP networking knowledge with CCNA-level understanding.
- Experience working with WAN, LAN and MPLS networks.
- Hands-on experience with Nokia SAR-H and Nokia NFM-P platforms.
- Strong understanding of routing, switching and networking principles.
- Experience working with XTran technology.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for creating network diagrams and technical documentation.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a project team.