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Role: EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer / Access Network Design Engineer. EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer to support a major telecoms delivery programme focused on Ethernet Access Direct (EAD), leased line and carrier Ethernet circuit delivery into utility, power sites and substation e

EAD Circuit Designer / OSP Access Network Design Ethernet Access Network Design, Fibre Network Design, OSP / FTTP Network Design, EMI, EPR, Telecoms Design in Utility, Substation, Power, Electricity, Rail or Industrial sites UK wide - work from home - full remote working Role: EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer / Access Network Design Engineer Key Skills: EAD Design, Ethernet Access Direct, FTTP, Fibre Network Design, BT Openreach, Access Network, Telecom Infrastructure, EMC, EPR, Circuit Design, Network Planning Location: UK (Remote) - work from home - full remote working Type: Contract / Fixed-Term Day Rate: Negotiable DOE, Inside IR35 Overview: @mecscomms is recruiting for an EAD Circuit Designer / Service Designer to support a major telecoms delivery programme focused on Ethernet Access Direct (EAD), leased line and carrier Ethernet circuit delivery into utility, power sites and substation environments. The role is specifically focused on sites where telecoms delivery may be affected by electromagnetic interference, EMC requirements, Earth Potential Rise, fibre/copper suitability, cabinet specification, cable entry, ventilation, earthing, and substation access constraints. This is a highly specialised telecom infrastructure design role, requiring deep experience in BT Openreach EAD delivery, fibre access design, circuit feasibility and design pack production. The position focuses on ensuring designs are technically feasible, safe, installable and compliant, particularly in complex environments impacted by electromagnetic interference (EMI), Earth Potential Rise (EPR), and utility constraints within utility, substation, power, rail or industrial environments. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), working across survey, design and delivery to ensure high-quality, implementation-ready design outputs. Purpose: To design, validate and deliver high-quality EAD / Ethernet access circuit solutions, ensuring alignment with BT Openreach processes, utility constraints and real-world installation requirements, while reducing delivery risk and rework. Technology / Domain Stack: • EAD (Ethernet Access Direct) / Leased Line / Carrier Ethernet * FTTP / Fibre Network Design * BT Openreach Access Network * Circuit Routing & Feasibility Assessment * HLD / LLD Design Documentation * EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) * EPR (Earth Potential Rise) * Substation / Utility / Power Environments * Telecom Cabinets (45U EMC Cabinets, ventilation, filters, cable entry) * Fibre vs Copper Access Design * CAD / Visio / Network Design Tools Keywords: EAD Designer, Ethernet Access Direct, Fibre Network Designer, FTTP Planner, Access Network Designer, Telecom Design Engineer, Circuit Designer, OSP Design, Openreach EAD, Carrier Ethernet, Network Planning, Telecom Infrastructure, HLD, LLD, Substation Telecoms, Utility Telecoms, EMC, EPR Core Activity: Design and deliver EAD / Ethernet access circuits for complex telecom environments Assess site feasibility and access constraints based on surveys and technical inputs Translate requirements into practical design packs for delivery and implementation Ensure alignment with BT Openreach delivery lifecycle and standards Identify and mitigate design, installation and delivery risks early Collaborate with stakeholders across design, engineering, utilities and suppliers Support delivery teams to resolve design vs field execution issues Responsibilities: Design EAD / leased line / carrier Ethernet circuits for telecom delivery Interpret BT Openreach survey outputs, routing constraints and provisioning requirements Produce HLD / LLD and implementation-ready design documentation Assess fibre vs copper suitability based on environmental and technical constraints Identify risks relating to EMI, EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR) Validate telecom infrastructure including ducting, cabinets, routing and access points Ensure cabinet designs meet EMC, ventilation and cable entry requirements Work closely with carriers, operators, utility providers, engineers and suppliers Translate task sheets and requirements into deliverable design outputs Support Acceptance Into Live Support (AILS) readiness and handover documentation Proactively identify delivery blockers, risks and design gaps Deliverables: Site-level EAD circuit designs Feasibility assessments with risks and assumptions HLD / LLD design packs Cabinet and infrastructure validation outputs Bill of Materials (BoM) and implementation mapping Risk and issue logs As-built documentation and AILS handover inputs Working Environment: Large-scale telecom infrastructure programme Cross-functional collaboration (engineering, utilities, delivery teams) High-complexity environments (substations, utilities, industrial sites) Strong focus on technical accuracy, safety and delivery assurance Fast-paced, delivery-driven environment with real-world impact Candidate Profile: Candidates should possess hands-on experience in EAD / Ethernet access circuit design and delivery. You will combine technical depth, practical delivery understanding and strong documentation capability to ensure successful telecom deployments in complex environments. Essential: Proven experience in EAD / Ethernet Access Direct / leased line design Strong knowledge of BT Openreach delivery lifecycle and processes Experience producing HLD, LLD and implementation design packs Ability to interpret site surveys, routing constraints and technical inputs Strong understanding of fibre access design and circuit routing Experience working across design to delivery lifecycle Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable: Experience in substation, utility, rail or industrial telecom environments Knowledge of EMI / EMC and Earth Potential Rise (EPR) Understanding of copper vs fibre limitations in high-voltage environments Experience with telecom cabinet / rack design (EMC cabinets, ventilation, filters) Awareness of NRSWA, civils and streetworks considerations CAD / Visio / GIS design tooling experience Key Traits: Highly practical and delivery-focused engineer Strong problem-solving and analytical capability Ability to challenge assumptions and identify risks early Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline Comfortable working across technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactive, collaborative and solutions-driven @mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology @mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business. 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Job Title: Account Manager - IT Location: Newbury Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full Time At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centered around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. We actively encourage creativity and innovation, and we strongly believe that it is our people that make us great. About the Role: We are seeking an Account Manager - IT to serve as a strategic advisor and technical liaison between our organisation and clients. Your core objective will be to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and technology adoption by aligning our solutions to client needs and business goals. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders, provide proactive technical support, and identify opportunities for service improvement and growth. Key Responsibilities: Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Act as the primary technical contact for assigned clients and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders. Lead regular service reviews, including quarterly business reviews and roadmap discussions.Technical Strategy & Advisory: Gain an in-depth understanding of client IT environments, business priorities, and challenges. Offer expert guidance on IT best practices, solution optimisation, and innovative technology adoption, including networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and workplace technologies such as Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Translate technical concepts into business-aligned language for non-technical stakeholders. Advise on emerging technologies like AI and machine learning, and how these can support client objectives. Help clients define and manage IT budgets, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI evaluation of IT investments.Service & Project Oversight: Monitor service performance metrics and ensure effective issue resolution in collaboration with internal teams. Work with project managers and engineers to deliver successful IT projects such as hybrid cloud setups, network security, and software deployments. Advocate for clients within the organisation, leveraging ITIL frameworks and service management tools to escalate and resolve concerns.Account Growth & Opportunity Identification: Use data analytics and CRM systems to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Collaborate with the sales team to develop technical proposals tailored to client needs. Provide technical insights during license and renewal negotiations. Promote new products and services, ensuring all potential growth opportunities are explored. Maintain regular pipeline forecasts for both your clients and your team.Compliance & Security Maintain a solid understanding of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ensure compliance with data protection policies and regulations.About you: Experience: Proven experience as a strategic IT advisor to senior clients, ideally as an Account Manager, TAM, Solutions Consultant, or Engineer. Background in IT infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and modern workplace technologies. Experience in MSP and IT sales, developing new business, managing client relationships, and leading sales initiatives. Ability to lead client-facing discussions focused on both business needs and technological solutions. Commercial awareness with a knack for identifying value-based solutions. Extensive experience managing large client accounts, translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and influencing decision-makers. Proficiency with CRM systems, using data to manage client relationships and optimise sales. A degree or equivalent is highly desirable.Personal Attributes: Friendly, professional, and commercially astute. Strategic, excited about tech, and able to engage stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining technical issues to non-technical clients. Clear and frequent communicator who values problem-solving and learning. Disciplined and able to prioritise and execute tasks under pressure.Why join us? Work-life balance is the norm, not a perk Enjoy a fun, productive environment with a supportive team Workplace pension provided Access to comprehensive in-house and external training Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experienceDiversity and Inclusion: We are proactively committed to creating a diverse workforce at Netteam tX. We value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for all our roles. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs. Other: In line with our recruitment policy and client expectation, some roles will be subject to a basic DBS disclosure. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: IT Account Manager, IT Advisor, IT Customer Service Advisor, IT Solutions Consultant, IT Engineer, IT Consultant, IT Sales Engineer, IT Business Development Manager, Sales Account Manager may also be considered for this role