Project Engineer

In order to support our growing business we have an exciting opening for a Project Engineer to be part of our Engineering team in the south of England working on one of our client based contracts and or other contracts assigned.
Magdalene operates as a Telecommunication Infrastructure Services Company and is part of the Telecom Division of M Group Services. Covering the full network lifecycle, we deliver Managed Services and Projects for both fixed and mobile infrastructure networks across the operator and utility markets.
What will you be doing?
Overarching Role Of Supporting Project Engineer.
To support our clients communications infrastructure across both HV Distribution & Transmission networks.
A key role, taking the lead in providing professional expertise on day to day management of the clients strategic network and in the handover of services from our Field engineering teams.
Required to assist in the project delivery of telecoms network installations working closely with the Program Managers & Design Engineers supporting projects from inception to end of job handover.
Being the key link in the chain for all assigned teams supporting the onsite delivery of our build projects.
Whatwill your key responsibilities be?
Support first line installation teams carrying out infrastructure, from simple to complex network builds and have good background knowledge of working within an HV environment.
Quality check all documentation related to the clients build requirements, progress, report and close issues to the clients and our own internal SLAs using the correct processes and systems.
Revise and update technical documentation and asset registers accordingly.
Perform risk assessments on site and be able to follow method statements, supporting on site teams.
Respond quickly and effectively to requests from 3rdparties and internal teams.
Coach and buddy of the existing team and new team members to ensure knowledge sharing.
Support escalation with our client and suppliers as appropriate.
Assist with driving to full completion small & large scale projects for all related installations upgrades commissioning/decommissioning within the clients premises and or various locations
Complete network reports and analysis when required.
Work to internal & client billing milestones critical to project completions, making sure that reporting of and end of job reports are fed back to the client in a timely manner meeting the clients expectations and making sure that any SLA agreements are being met.
Working alongside our Field Engineering teams on various installation and maintenance projects, providing them with programs and safe systems of work and assure delivery in order to achieve the benefits expected by both client and the company.
Be able to manage risk and ensuring all quality and health & safety requirements are met, work closely with the internal H&S teams, making sure we meet all our safety standards.
Ability to troubleshoot, resolve, and at times liaise with all parties including our immediate client & supporting 3rdparties and with our Magdalene internal technical groups.
Ability to effectively operate and integrate into a client environment showing strong interpersonal skills professionalism with a high degree of enthusiasm.
Assist with and progress purchasing of equipment related to client specific projects and lease with the Project Managements team prior to project delivery, attending kick off meetings as and when required.
What competencies are we looking for?
A strong set of IT skills which would include Microsoft products, basic DOS commands, VT software
Ability and willingness to work on and gain understanding of new equipment and technologies
Vibrant personalities who adapt well to a fast-paced environment
Excellent organisational skills, verbal and written communication skills, conscientious, flexible, and ability to forecast future demand with the ability to respond and act promptly on all tasks delivered
Analytical skills to assist in fault resolution
Understanding of and in a support function, Installation in electrical substation environment including hot site mitigation and mitigation of Rise of Earth potential risk.
Knowledgeof both AC/DC systems as a support function.
Understanding of Fibre splicing, termination and testing of a range of fibre types including Optical Ground Wire cannisters, ground deployed fibre, 3rd- party fibre, fibre characteristics and connectorisation, conversant in use of fibre test equipment i.e. EXFO
Knowledge of SDH/PDH technology including DNWP Connection Master SDH\PDH multiplexers,
Have an understanding to support configuration and testing of sub-rate services including V & X data, Voice Frequency and Optical Tele protection including conversant in use of test equipment.
Installation standards and installation of telecoms racks, installation and commissioning of DC power supply systems and batteries.
Site infrastructure including an understanding of good earthing practice, cable management and distribution frames.
Microwave radio E.g. point to point SIAE Electronica ALC+, conversant with good installation practice.
Understanding of the deployment and testing of copper xDSL products including xDSL services via BT WBMC and SHDSL over copper pilot cables
Understanding of deployment and testing of 3rdparty leased line products including Openreach Ethernet Access Direct and Optical Spectrum Access
Understanding of Layer 2 & Layer 3 networking including Cisco Aggregation Services Router\Switches and Cisco Industrial Ethernet and Connected Grid products.
Access products including Virtual Access IoT & Westermo products
Satellite services E.g. BGAN and T-SAT services
Private mobile radio E.g. Simoco XFin trunked radio systems
Synchronisation networks including synchronisation elements (frequency, NTP and PTP) configuration and maintenance
MPLS network Cisco
Mobile data Private APN services with mobile carriers
RADIUS Private systems to authenticate network elements
LVAC
Understanding of AV/DC power autonomy
Voice Systems
Security systems Various vendors firewalls and intrusion detection systems
DCN Management infrastructure
Desiredtechnical /professional qualifications:
HNC/HND in Electronics or Engineering
Full clean driving license
IOSH
CSCS
EUSR
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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