Lead Fibre Optic Field Engineer

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Lead Fibre Optic Field Engineer will be responsible for delivering high-quality and safe telecoms fibre installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance projects for various clients, under the supervision of the Build Manager / Field Supervisor.

As the Senior Engineer on site, you will lead the Fibre Optic Field Engineers, you will ensure that the fibre projects are completed on time, to the satisfaction of the client, and HGC quality standards. You will also provide technical support and guidance to the Engineer team and other stakeholders, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and best practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Fibre Optic Field Engineers on site
• Oversee the engineers to ensure that their work meets HGC quality standards
• Provide ‘on site’ training and mentoring to the engineering team
• Install internal and external fibre systems for various types of properties, such as commercial or residential
• Test and verify the performance and functionality of fibre optic networks using OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer) and ILM (insertion loss measurement) testing equipment
• Install internal or external cable containment systems to protect and secure fibre optic cables
• Report daily project progress, issues, and outcomes to relevant project stakeholders, such as Project Manager, Coordinator, or Field Supervisor, using detailed reports and photographs
• Document and produce “As builds” and test results in hard or soft copy formats
• Interpret test results and troubleshoot any faults or errors in fibre optic networks
• Produce redline mark ups to indicate changes or corrections in fibre optic systems
• Respond to emergency call outs as part of the ERS (emergency call out response) rota
• Label equipment, cable, or cable core according to customer requirements and best practices
• Follow all health and safety guidelines and regulations
• Maintain high standards of personal workmanship and quality control

Required:

• Proven Fibre experience
• Experience fibre installation, testing externally and internally
• Good written and verbal English language
• Competent in Microsoft office
• Ability to work autonomously and be solution focused
• Good communication skills, as the role is customer facing
• Physically able to complete the role

Required Qualifications / Certification:

• NRSWA unit 2
• Must hold a valid driving licence – no more than 6 points

Desirable

• Critical National Infrastructure qualifications
• High Level Security clearance
• Asbestos Awareness
• First Aid
• CSCA/CCNSG
• PIA accreditations

What you can expect from us…

• Competitive salary
• Potential to grow with the business and develop your career
• Training to further career aspirations
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to purchase more
• 40 hour working week
• Paid overtime
• Enrolment into our pension plan
• Company vehicle, clothing and all tools and equipment to complete the role