Pre-Enablement Engineer – Virgin Media Network
Location: London, Herts (HP, AL, LU, SG, MK, OX), East Anglia (CB, IP, NR), Essex (CM, SS, CO), South East (ME, CT, TN, BN, RH), South West (SL, RG, GU, PO, SO, BH)

We're growing our Virgin Media delivery team and are looking for experienced Telecoms Pre-Enablement Engineers to support the build and maintenance of the Virgin Media network.

This role is ideal for engineers with a strong background in telecommunications, particularly those who have worked on Virgin Media, fibre, coaxial, network build, or civils projects. If you're experienced in preparing network infrastructure for customer installations and enjoy working in a field-based environment, we'd like to hear from you.

The Role

As a Pre-Enablement Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the Virgin Media network is fully prepared for customer connections. Working across the access network, you'll carry out pre-enablement activities, network assurance, cable installation, and remedial works to maintain high network quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-enablement activities across the Virgin Media network.
• Install, maintain, and replace telecommunications network infrastructure.
• Pull, prove, and prepare fibre and coaxial cables through underground duct networks.
• Rod, rope, and clear underground ducting, identifying and resolving blockages where possible.
• Inspect and maintain cabinets, chambers, footways, carriageways, and customer access points.
• Complete network quality inspections and remedial works to ensure installation readiness.
• Safely operate specialist telecoms and civils equipment.
• Accurately record completed works using handheld devices and digital job management systems.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety, quality, and client standards.

What We're Looking For

Applicants must have previous experience working within the telecommunications industry, ideally on the Virgin Media network or similar HFC/fibre network infrastructure.

You'll ideally have experience in:

• Telecoms pre-enablement or network build activities.
• Fibre and coaxial cable installation.
• Underground duct networks, chambers, and cabinets.
• Network civils, cable proving, rodding and roping.
• Identifying and rectifying network defects.
• Working safely within street works and customer environments.

We're looking for engineers who also have:

• A solid understanding of telecoms network quality standards and safe working practices.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using handheld technology and digital job management systems.
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A full UK manual driving licence held for at least 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive earning potential.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, tools, and PPE provided.
• Long-term, consistent work on the Virgin Media network.
• Ongoing training and industry-recognised accreditations.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing telecoms business.
• Supportive management team committed to your development.