Network Engineer
Posted Today by X4 Technology
£35 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Greater Glasgow Area
Summary: The Network Engineer role involves delivering comprehensive support for telecoms project delivery, including the planning, installation, and maintenance of network infrastructure across Scotland. The position requires hands-on experience with various networking technologies and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with health and safety standards. The role is hybrid, allowing for up to two days per week in Glasgow, and is classified as outside IR35. The contract length is between 3 to 6 months, with a start date in May or June 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver end-to-end support for telecoms project delivery, including planning, installation, commissioning, and handover of the network infrastructure across Scotland.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and associated telecoms equipment to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
- Conduct site surveys and produce accurate technical outputs to support installation design and implementation activities.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including network diagrams (Visio), as-built records, and customer handover documentation.
- Create and implement Health & Safety documentation such as RAMS and POWRA, ensuring full compliance across all site activities.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in network and systems monitoring, maintenance, and fault resolution within telecoms or enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of IP networking principles, including CCNA-level knowledge, WAN, LAN, and MPLS technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Nokia platforms such as Nokia SAR-H and Nokia NFM-P, including configuration and fault finding.
- Solid knowledge of routing, switching, and data networking, with experience in XTran technology desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for producing clear and accurate network diagrams and technical documentation.
Salary (Rate): £35.00/hr
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Network Engineer
Day Rate: £300/day (OUTSIDE IR35)
Location: Hybrid (Up to 2 days per week in Glasgow)
Contract Length: 3-6 Months
Network Engineer - Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end support for telecoms project delivery, including planning, installation, commissioning, and handover of the network infrastructure across Scotland.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and associated telecoms equipment to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
- Conduct site surveys and produce accurate technical outputs to support installation design and implementation activities.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including network diagrams (Visio), as-built records, and customer handover documentation.
- Create and implement Health & Safety documentation such as RAMS and POWRA, ensuring full compliance across all site activities.
Network Engineer - Required Experience
- Proven experience in network and systems monitoring, maintenance, and fault resolution within telecoms or enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of IP networking principles, including CCNA-level knowledge, WAN, LAN, and MPLS technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Nokia platforms such as Nokia SAR-H and Nokia NFM-P, including configuration and fault finding.
- Solid knowledge of routing, switching, and data networking, with experience in XTran technology desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for producing clear and accurate network diagrams and technical documentation.
Interviews: May 2026
Start Date: May/June 2026
How to Apply: Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology