Network Design Engineer - Contract Outside IR35 - Glasgow/Edinburgh, Scotland

Please note: The is a onsite role and required Full UK Driving Licence

The role reports to the Design Team Lead and works closely with Project Engineers and other technical specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive engineering documentation based on specifications and high-level project information.
• Own and manage end-to-end design documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical input for change requests (CRQs) and support the evaluation and implementation of technical changes.
• Produce network design topology diagrams
• Update network records
• Assist Project Engineers during project delivery, offering guidance and resolving technical challenges.
• Ensure all documentation and designs comply with relevant standards and requirements.
• Practical experience with Legacy equipment operating SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) and PDH (Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy) circuits.
• Proficiency in IP configuration, including routing and switching.
• Hands-on exposure to configuring equipment from various vendors, specifically:
• CISCO Routers and Switches
• AVARA PDH/SDH devices
• OTN XTRAN platforms (MPLS-TP XTRAN Chassis and TXCare Management Software)
• CISCO Prime Infrastructure
• Microsoft Visio
• Orion Modems
• NOKIA 7705 SAR

Required Skills and Experience

Ability to translate high-level project information into detailed engineering documentation.

Experience supporting technical projects and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of electricity substation telecommunications equipment.
• Understanding of DC power sources relevant to telecoms environments.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems, technologies, and processes.
• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant industry certifications (eg, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Nokia certifications) are advantageous.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Keenness to learn and embrace telecommunications technology usage in energy industry.
• Ability to work on project with tight deadlines.
• Understanding of sensitivity (time and detail) of regulatory projects.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality documentation.