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Professional Services Engineer - Unified Communica

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedInformation Technology
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 31 March 2026

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Professional Services Engineer – Unified Communications for a permanent role to support digital transformation within customer organisations through modern unified communications solutions. The role involves implementing and supporting SIP, VoIP, Microsoft voice, Mitel, Ribbon and other industry-standard technologies, delivering excellent customer service through clear communication and collaboration with internal teams, managing projects within agreed budgets and governance processes, maintaining accurate documentation and ticketing updates, identifying and mitigating risks, supporting security strategy and regulatory compliance, and participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years’ experience in a similar role, strong knowledge of telecommunications and application delivery methodologies, experience with SIP trunking and Microsoft voice products, relevant certifications (such as SSCA, MS700, AZ900 or Mitel certifications), and excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and remain professional under pressure. For a full list of responsibilities and requirements or to apply for this great role, please visit the website at searchandselect.com, quoting the reference number: 16381

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi48%
AI exposure (AIOE)i72%

This role features a mix of routine (documentation, ticketing), augmented (system configuration, troubleshooting, compliance), and human-centric (customer service, on-call support) tasks. While many technical aspects are increasingly supported by AI and automation tools, the need for expert judgment, stakeholder communication, and context-sensitive problem-solving keeps full automation risk moderate. However, exposure to AI augmentation is high due to the digital and process-driven nature of the work.

Task analysis

  • Implement and configure unified communications solutions (SIP, VoIP, Microsoft voice, Mitel, Ribbon) for clients.
  • Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for unified communications systems.
  • Deliver excellent customer service through clear communication and collaboration with internal teams and clients.
  • Manage projects within agreed budgets and governance processes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and update ticketing systems.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to unified communications deployments.
  • Support security strategy and ensure regulatory compliance in all implementations.
  • Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota to resolve urgent technical issues.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🔬 STEM🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 3132Telecommunications engineers
O*NET: 15-1244.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £60k
UK sector median
£42,390
UK sector mean
£51,499
£0£15k£30k£45k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for faster troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Automate documentation and ticketing with workflow bots
  • Use AI-driven analytics for proactive system monitoring

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
35%5 yrs
60%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentAisera

Automates ticket triage and routine troubleshooting tasks

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Streamlines documentation and compliance workflows

🌍 OutsourcingSpecialist UC Helpdesk

Handles after-hours support and basic technical issues

Recommendation

Augment role

AI boosts efficiency but expert oversight and client interaction remain essential

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate ticketing and documentation updates

Copilot for Teams

Enhance collaboration and client communications

Azure AI

Enable predictive monitoring and diagnostics

Key Skills

TelecommunicationsAdvancedProject ManagementIntermediateRegulatory ComplianceIntermediateMicrosoft TeamsAdvancedOperation MonitoringIntermediateRisk ManagementIntermediateCustomer and Personal ServiceAdvancedTroubleshootingAdvancedStakeholder ManagementIntermediateCritical ThinkingAdvancedSIP/VoIP ImplementationAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

TelecommunicationsComputers and ElectronicsProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData Analysis and ReportingInformation SecurityCustomer Relationship Management

O*NET Competency Skills

Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSystems AnalysisActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringSystems EvaluationTroubleshootingProgrammingOperations MonitoringSpeakingQuality Control AnalysisActive LearningOperations Analysis

Alternative Career Paths

Unified Communications Solutions Architect90% match

Designs and architects complex unified communications environments for enterprise clients.

Network Security Engineer80% match

Focuses on securing communication networks and implementing compliance strategies.

Technical Project Manager75% match

Leads technical implementation projects, coordinating between engineering teams and clients.

Pre-Sales Engineer (Unified Communications)70% match

Supports sales teams with technical expertise and solution demonstrations for prospective clients.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

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Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Working with Computers
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Processing Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies

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