Senior Datacentre Design Manager - EMEA
Location:- London, Customer Sites and WFH
Salary:- £85-95k + Bonus + Bens
Environment:- Hyperscale, Data Centre, Lead Designer, Manager, Estimations, Commercials, Surveys, Reporting.
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Datacentre Design Manager to join this leading provider of telecoms and networking services.
The ideal candidate would be a “player manager” looking after a skilled team of designers providing accurate, quality designs and estimation outputs through the project lifecycle across EMEA and APAC regions.
The role also works closely with the sales, commercial and operations teams on the preparation of design and costing submissions including updates and revisions.
If this role sounds of interest and you have the required skills, apply now for more information.
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Job Title: Senior Service Architect
Location:- Hampshire + Remote
Salary:- £70-90k + Bens
Overview:
We’re seeking a Principal Service Architect to lead the design and evolution of best-in-class managed services across Voice, Room Technologies, and Digital Signage. This role requires a unique blend of deep technical knowledge and commercial insight to shape scalable, innovative, and cost-effective service offerings. Acting as a strategic bridge between engineering, delivery, and sales, you’ll drive service development, support key client engagements, and influence internal roadmaps.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Design & Strategy
• Design and define managed services for UC, AV/VC, and digital signage.
• Translate customer and market needs into scalable service models (SLAs, processes, HLDs, SOWs).
• Ensure alignment with ITIL and operational best practices.
Commercial & Client Engagement
• Support sales with solution design, proposals, and financial models.
• Drive commercial competitiveness through pricing, margin analysis, and TCO/ROI assessments.
• Present strategies to stakeholders, including C-level clients.
Consulting & Delivery
• Lead client workshops, audits, and transformation roadmaps.
• Collaborate across product, delivery, and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Mentor internal teams and contribute to enablement and knowledge sharing.
Skills & Experience Required:
• Strong expertise in UC, AV/VC, digital signage (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco, Crestron, Appspace, Utelogy).
• Deep understanding of managed services models, ITIL frameworks, and hybrid/cloud environments.
• 10+ years in service/technical architecture, with 5+ in UC/AV/Managed Services.
• Proven consulting experience and ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in Engineering, Networking, or related field.
• Certifications: ITIL, CTS, Microsoft 365, Cisco
• Experience supporting global clients and services.
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Our client has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies and surveying advisory firms in the UK with a network of offices across England and Wales, employing more than 900 partners and employees. As a major property practise, they have a market leading infrastructures team comprising of surveyors, valuers, environmental specialists, project managers and town planners. Providing sound independent advice on all aspects of an infrastructure project, they enable their clients to take full advantage of the opportunities that the property landscape presents. Due to successful growth, they require a Senior Surveyor or Associate Surveyor with experience of Telecoms surveying, to be based at any of their key UK offices. The Role: Join a small, expert team advising land and property owners across the UK on complex property matters. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a leading infrastructure consultancy, supported by multidisciplinary teams across Rural, Commercial, Planning & Development, and Residential sectors. You'll handle a broad range of work, including negotiating Code agreements, advising on development and termination strategies, rent reviews, portfolio access, inspections, and supporting valuations or expert reports. You'll also have the chance to build your own client base or specialise in an area of interest, while developing strong relationships with clients, solicitors, and colleagues. We offer a competitive salary, and a flexible benefits package tailored to your needs—including options like additional leave, health plans, and cycle-to-work schemes. Flexible or agile working is available and can be discussed at application. Main Tasks: Negotiation of heads of terms for new and renewal Code agreements.Lease transactional events, including rent reviews, applications for assignment or consent. Managing, or assisting in the management of client portfolio matters, such as resolving access issues, disputes, and improving portfolio performance. Providing, or assisting with valuation advice for client’s internal purposes. Attending client meetings or properties (in person and virtually) to discuss advice, provide updates, or inspect. Line-management of surveyors, and mentoring and coaching junior members of the team through their professional development?Maintaining and developing relationships with clients, solicitors and colleagues is essential, and you will be encouraged to explore opportunities to build on this?You will have the opportunity to create and develop your own client base, or specialism by area or interest. This job description is not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department. What will it take to be successful? Member of RICS or RICS Registered Valuer preferred (or willingness to achieve accreditation).Experience in general practice, infrastructure, planning & development, or commercial property surveying roles.Extensive post-qualification experience (PQE) in telecoms property is highly desirable.Strong client- and business-focused approach, delivering high-quality, best-in-class advice.Sound working knowledge of:The Electronic Communications CodeThe Landlord and Tenant Act 1954Valuation principles and methodologiesAbility to manage own caseload and maintain accurate records, including timesheets.Understanding of key financial metrics such as work in progress, invoicing, debt management, and new business generation within a small profit centre.Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to produce well-formatted reports, inspection surveys, and financial documents.Calm, clear communicator with strong organisation and prioritisation skills.Comfortable engaging with both clients and agents in a professional and collaborative manner.Full UK driving licence. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment, or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know. ....Read more...
DevOps Test Engineer - 5G SA Core - Major Mobile Network Provider
Join the Future of Mobile Technology - Lead 5G Core Testing Innovation
Location: UK, Berkshire or Netherlands, Rotterdam (Hybrid Home Working Available)
Contract Type: Full-time Contract Position
Industry: Telecommunications | 5G Standalone Networks
@mecscomms is recruiting for a contract – 5G SA Core, DevOps Test Engineer with a large Global Enterprise and Mobile Network Service Provider environment. If you've got experience with DevOps Engineering, Testing, 5G SA, 5G Standalone, One Mobile Core, OMC, EPC, 5GC, 3GPP, Ericsson PCC, PCG, Test Automation, Landslide Testing, Mobile Core Networks, Telecom etc. I'm keen to hear from you.
Shape the new 5G SA revolution!
Join a large mobile network operator in their groundbreaking One Mobile Core (OMC) Program. You’ll work on enterprise-level 5G Core implementations and cutting-edge 5G Standalone networks, serving over 7 million customers daily across 5,000+ base stations. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure and technology, this is a crucial role in testing and optimizing next generation 5G Core networks. You’ll be part of the team delivering:
• Higher network speeds for enhanced user experience
• Ultra-low latency for real-time applications
• Superior quality connections and reliability
• Enhanced security protocols for customer protection
Your Mission: 5G SA Data Core Testing Excellence
• Design and execute comprehensive test cases based on Test Object Lists for the new 5G SA data core infrastructure
• Perform end-to-end testing using advanced shielded boxes, devices, and Landslide platforms
• Implement automated testing solutions with dedicated test-automation tooling
• Conduct exploratory testing to determine optimal 5G SA configurations
• Troubleshoot complex issues in direct collaboration with Ericsson vendor support
• Document and report detailed findings to the customer test manager
• Work within a dedicated test team led by experienced customer test managers
• Direct partnership with Ericsson technical specialists and vendor support
• Cross-functional collaboration with Mobile Access and Core engineering teams
• Provide detailed progress reporting to stakeholders and test managers
• Drive quality assurance initiatives to identify and eliminate system errors
What We Need (Essential Requirements)
• 5G Core & EPC Mastery: Deep knowledge of Mobile Core technologies, 5GC, and 3GPP architecture
• 5G SA Experience: Understanding of Standalone network architecture and data core systems
• Test Engineering Excellence: Proven experience with test methodologies, processes, and tracing equipment
• Ericsson Platform Expertise: Hands-on experience with Ericsson mobile core, especially PCC and PCG
• Quality Assurance Focus: Relentless commitment to identifying and resolving system issues
• Excellent communication for vendor collaboration and stakeholder reporting
• Problem-solving expertise with systematic troubleshooting approach
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Learning AND Development Manager – London/Hybrid Working
Location:- Hybrid 3 days Central London office 2 days Home Working
Salary:- £55-65k + Bens dep on experiences
Environment:- L&D Set Up, Grad Schemes, Apprenticeships, CIPD, Frameworks, Training, E-Learning, L&D Structure, IT, Telecoms, Managed Services.
Our client, an IT and Networking Managed Services Company is looking to hire an L&D Manager within their HR Team.
This role will be a new position so should attract someone who wants to come into this position with a blank canvas and make it their own structure.
This role will be part of the HR team. The HR team is responsible for providing centralised learning for their 500+ employees from when they join and ongoing throughout their careers ensuring that all colleagues have the opportunity to continuously grow their skills and fulfil their potential.
The Company is growing at a very fast pace both in the UK and Internationally so they are now looking to hire a Talent and Learning Manager who will implement talent and learning initiatives from scratch in the UK. This is a brand new role. You will have support from the HR administration team but it is very much a role you will need to embrace, own and develop from scratch.
The L&D Manager will be developing tailored programmes that aim to enhance all areas of the business from senior management through to entry-level graduates. We foresee this including full face to face, 1-2-1 and E-Learning programmes that will be designed and delivered through your expertise.
You will take ownership for the planning, managing, and delivery of a comprehensive suite of learning and development solutions. Ensure all of their colleagues are equipped with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviours to effectively carry out their roles and meet the needs of our customers.
This is a truly rewarding opportunity to design the learning and development function for the company from the ground up that will shape the way they move forward.
The Role:
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders and senior managers to understand and evaluate learning needs and deliver comprehensive learning strategies
• Design and deliver inspirational learning and leadership programmes, including industry role related schemes, ranging from online learning materials to in-person learning and development sessions.
• Own and enhance our performance management process including successful training and development outputs.
• Own the training and development budget. Responsibility for choosing the most appropriate external training providers where applicable, ensuring they have obtained the best price possible whilst not compromising on quality of learning.
• Create the framework for an internal employee, cross functional graduate scheme and implement and run accordingly.
• Work with key partners regarding specific tailored graduate schemes.
• Own and manage the apprenticeship strategy, maximising the use of the apprenticeship levy.
• Create and develop our own internal learning and development catalogue.
• Ensure learning and development materials are up to date and relevant to ensure a seamless experience for learners.
• Own and implement succession planning.
• Create, own and deliver our talent management process.
• Work with our partners and vendors to maximise the use of available product training and also maintain our accreditations. Working closely with the projects and services team you will agree annually the relevant accreditations to maintain and or acquire.
• You will need to be ahead in terms of any key industry training / qualification requirements and communicate a strategy to the business to ensure they can continue to remain competitive in our industry from a training and qualifications perspective.
• Own the employee retainer training bond process.
• Evaluate the content and delivery of training including feedback from learners to ensure training meets purpose.
• Responsible for reporting key monthly learning and development metrics to the HR Director.
Qualifications & Experience:
• CIPD qualified with demonstrable experience in developing L&D programmes from the ground up.
• 5+ years developing and leading training efforts
• Proven experience delivering, designing and implementing L&D activities that are tailored to a wide-ranging audience.
• Proven experience of designing and implementing successful graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to measure the success of the programme through metrics and proven results.
• A people person who understands the value of empowering others to achieve their potential.
• Natural ability to train and develop others within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, training, and facilitation skills
• Able to get results by influencing others and gaining buy-in to new initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across diverse range of stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of relevant content areas, including the fields of management/leadership, organizational development, and adult learning theory
• Strong facilitation and program delivery skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced production environment with a passion for solving problems while being resourceful
• Excellent organisational capabilities.
• Experience supporting diversity change programmes
• Experience driving and embedding cultural change
• Coaching certification a plus
• Industry experience is a plus
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