Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chippenham
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
The Company:
World-class privately owned British company providing Cloud, SD-WAN Networks, Unified Communications and Cyber Security services delivered over their high capacity, secure, super-fast business-only network. Over 800 employees serving over 3000 customers globally and with a supply chain of over 400 suppliers based in the UK, Europe, India and the USA. At the forefront of technological advancements in IT, Cloud and Communications services covering Public sector, Defence, CNI and Corporate Industries.
The Role:
Completion of design and other technical aspects of engineering projects by organizing, controlling, designing and configuration of project elements. Develop project solutions and designs by reviewing project specifications, proposals and plans and conferring with internal and external stakeholders.
In conjunction with the Project Management Team, complete monitoring of project progress & coordinating activities.
Key responsibilities for this job:
Design and specify systems and sub-systems in line with customer specification. This may be completed as part of a pre-sales activity or project delivery phase. This will include engagement with existing and new suppliers.
Creation of Bill of Materials and assist in pricing in conjunction with sales/bid team when required.
Formulation of project and handover documentation including, but not limited to; engineering
documentation and drawings, testing procedures, Health and Safety documentation.
Support in the installation, commissioning and testing of communications equipment and systems ensuring accurate and timely completion in accordance with company and customer procedures and programmes, with required documentation.
This will be a combination of office-based and on-site around the UK, and occasionally, abroad.
Configuration, fault-finding and maintenance of third-party proprietary equipment
Obtain and maintain technical competence in the communication systems supported
Knowledge and experience required:
Experience in site activities including installing, configuring and commissioning communications and telecoms equipment and services.
Experience in design of formalised design of systems and or subsystems.
Exposure to, and some experience in a diverse range of communication technologies, including IP
Networking and at least one of the following: SDN, IP Networking, TDM, DWDM, Microwave radio, Telephony, CCTV or Access Control.
Flexibility in working, including willingness to work and stay away in different regions of the UK and occasionally abroad.
Excellent customer-facing qualities.
Excellent communicator with strong presentation, numeracy and written skills
Confidence to work in controlled areas, such as electrical substations.
Confidence in working with low-voltage power systems
An aptitude for pragmatic problem-solving.
Willingness to learn and keenness to grow.
Strong problem-solving abilities; able to facilitate discussions and outcomes
Able to travel within designated territory and able to work with the minimum of supervision
The following would be advantageous:
Cisco Qualification (CCNA/CCNP etc)
Experience with Cyber Security.
Electrical ‘18th Edition’ and/or Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
Inspection & Testing level 2 certificate (C&G 2392-10)
Understanding of sales process
Degree level education advantageous, but track record of success in aligned career of higher importance
Able to demonstrate commercial understanding and business acumen