Telecoms Engineer In the Highlands & Islands of Scotland

Role: Telecoms Engineer in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland

Location: We have roles in the Highlands & Islands as well as Oban, Fort William, Inverness, Elgin, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Wick & Thurso 

Closing Date: 31/08/2025

Why this Role Matters
As a Telecoms Engineer in the Highlands and Islands, you’ll play a crucial role in connecting some of Scotland’s most remote and hard-to-reach communities to full fibre broadband. Your work directly supports local economies, helps people access jobs and services without needing to relocate, and ensures that no community is left behind in the UK’s digital future.

This is more than just an engineering role, it’s about making a real difference. Whether you're crossing rugged terrain, navigating island coastlines, or climbing hillsides, you’ll be delivering the infrastructure and connections that keeps people and businesses connected, wherever they are.

What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be part of a dynamic and skilled field team, working hands-on to build, maintain, Install and repair fibre connections across the Highlands and Islands. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, from engineering solutions in the most remote corners of Scotland to supporting local customers face to face.

You’ll work independently and as part of a wider team, using your technical expertise and creativity to overcome both the engineering and environmental demands of the landscape. Your work will help power rural innovation and give people the freedom to live and work where they choose,  without compromise.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong customer-first attitude, with a passion for solving problems and delivering high standards
• Clear, confident communication, with the ability to collaborate across teams and share your knowledge
• A respected and trusted role model who leads by example
• Adaptability and resilience to work in changing, remote, or outdoor environments
• A safety-first mindset, always looking out for yourself and others
• Motivation for personal development and a willingness to grow and support others
• Experience working in rural, isolated, or challenging environments is a strong plus

Benefits

• 10% on target bonus​
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%​
• Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.​
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.​
• 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service​
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues​
• 2 weeks carer’s leave ​
• World-class training and development opportunities​
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.​

About Openreach

Openreach Limited runs the UK's digital network.  We're the people who connect homes, schools, hospitals, libraries, businesses - large and small, broadcasters and governments to the world. It's our mission to build the best possible network with the highest quality of service, and make sure that everyone in the UK can be connected.  We're a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group and our customers are the 688 communications providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses.

Our 37,000 people are hugely experienced, resourceful and innovative. They tackle complicated engineering problems – from coordinating works with councils, highways agencies, energy suppliers and landowners, to installing and maintaining the complex kit that provides fibre broadband services. They go the extra mile and take on any challenge to build a better, faster and more affordable network that helps our customers stay connected.    

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.