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Senior Operational Comms Engineer

Venesky-BrownCambuslang, Lanarkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop critical operational communications systems within a reputable public sector organization, with a competitive daily rate and potential for extension. You'll thrive here if you possess strong technical leadership, a passion for mentoring, and a desire to drive innovation in a supportive environment. Apply today to leverage your expertise and grow your career in Scotland!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation with various locations across Scotland, is currently looking to recruit a Senior Operational Comms Engineer for an initial 6 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £350/day (Outside IR35). This role will be based in Scotland.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the support, monitoring, maintenance, and development of the organisations operational communications systems using ITIL best practices.
  • Manage incidents, service requests, changes, problems, capacity management, and life cycle management of communications infrastructure.
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to engineers and direct reports.
  • Undertake line management duties including workload allocation, performance management, leave management, and staff development.
  • Lead documentation, disaster recovery, business continuity, innovation, and procurement activities.
  • Deliver third-line support for critical systems.
  • Participation in a 24/7 on-call rota providing support for mobilising and essential systems.
  • Travel throughout Scotland as required.

Essential Skills

  • HND in Digital Technology, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Extensive technical knowledge and experience supporting operational communications technologies and control systems.
  • Ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Experience providing technical leadership and support to junior colleagues.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Resilience under pressure.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  • Commitment to diversity, integrity, continuous improvement, and excellence.
  • Ability to plan, prioritise, and implement work effectively.

Desirable Skills

  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
  • ITIL v4 Foundation (or higher).

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

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