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Network Installation Engineer - Fibre - 6 Month FTC

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Are you an experienced Network Installation or Exchange Engineer looking to join one of the UK's most exciting large‑scale fibre deployment programmes? Our client - a rapidly growing technology provider - is rolling out next‑generation dark fibre infrastructure across major UK cities, and we are supporting their search for skilled engineers to join their field‑based delivery team.

This role is perfect for engineers with a strong background in BT Exchanges, datacentres, telecoms infrastructure, fibre installation, and commissioning.

🔧 The Role

As a Network Installation Engineer, you'll be responsible for the installation, configuration, and commissioning of core network infrastructure within BT Exchanges and datacentres, delivering dark fibre circuits through to live service.

You'll work hands‑on with fibre infrastructure, patching, testing and validating circuits, ensuring installations are delivered safely, accurately, and to the highest standards.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

Installation & Commissioning

Install, configure and patch core network equipment as part of a national dark fibre rollout.
Work inside BT Exchanges and datacentre environments following method statements and technical documentation.
Deliver end‑to‑end dark fibre circuits through to service handover.Fibre & Infrastructure

Conduct fibre inspections, patching, and testing (continuity, errors, length, loss).
Diagnose and rectify on‑site fibre faults.
Ensure high‑quality fibre labelling, management and housekeeping.Operations & Delivery

Complete installation, commissioning and test documentation accurately.
Carry out detailed site surveys and produce clear, structured reports.
Liaise with PMs, NOC, and third‑party suppliers.
Maintain tools, PPE, and manage vehicle stock. 

We're looking for engineers with:

Proven experience in network installation/commissioning within telecoms, ISP or infrastructure environments.
Hands‑on experience working in BT Exchanges.
Solid understanding of fibre optics, loss budgets, and signal integrity.
Experience with:
Fibre patching, cabling, labelling & management
Fibre documentation & schematic interpretation
Familiarity with carrier‑grade hardware such as Edgecore, Opengear, APC, MikroTik.
A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently across changing field locations.
Full, clean UK driving licence. 

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. 

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. 

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

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