Role: Offshore Telecoms Commissioning Engineer
Sector: Offshore Wind
Location: UK - Mobilise from Northeast England
Start Date: October/November 2025
Duration: Initial 6-Months + Possible Extensions
Rotation: 2/2
Rates: £750 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Clearance: BPSS (DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Telecoms Commissioning Engineer to support the hook up and commissioning of key telecoms packages including fibre optic systems, IT/OT networks, VOIP phones, TETRA radio and LTE systems. You will also support with the commissioning of key control and monitoring systems across the wind farm.

This is a rotational position based on a SOV (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off).

Key Responsibilities:

* Testing and remediation of fibre optic networks (using industry-standard methods).
* Patching and configuration of networks to approved project drawings.
* Support network specialists during configuration of switches, access points and VOIP equipment.
* Troubleshoot and resolve reported issues across all elements of the telecom systems.
* Commission and verify VOIP phone systems.
* Assist with hook-up and commissioning of package control systems.
* Assist with commissioning of TETRA and LTE communications systems.
* Provide technical input and support where telecom systems interface with LV power supplies and distribution.
* Act as offshore technical focal point for telecoms.
* Manage and maintain critical commissioning spares, and temporary communications systems.
* Produce accurate test reports, commissioning records and punch lists.
* Work safely under the offshore permit to work system, HSEQ rules and transfer procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience:

* Strong offshore telecoms commissioning background, with hands-on experience of fibre testing and remediation.
* Experience patching structured cabling and working with industry standard hardware (switches, access points).
* Familiarity with VOIP systems and network service commissioning.
* Experience with TETRA and/or LTE telecoms systems.
* Troubleshooting experience of network connectivity issues.
* Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, and ability to assist in commissioning of these systems.
* Experience working with LV power systems, including safe isolation, termination, and integration of telecoms equipment with LV distribution.
* Offshore experience (offshore wind preferred; oil & gas, subsea or maritime considered).
* Valid offshore safety and medical certifications (BOSIET / GWO / offshore medical).
* Strong documentation, communication, and reporting skills.

Desirable:

* Telecom or networking qualifications.
* Experience with commissioning of offshore wind farms.
* Knowledge of offshore standards for fibre testing and acceptance.
* Awareness of offshore LV electrical standards and safe systems of work.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.