Network Engineer - Wi-Fi Survey & Access Point Assessment (Slough, UK)

Network Engineer - Wi-Fi Survey & Access Point Assessment (Slough, UK)

Location: Slough, United Kingdom (Onsite)

Contract Type: Freelance / Fixed Price

Duration: Approximately 4 Hours (including travel)

Engagement: One-Off Site Visit

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to perform a short onsite assessment of Wi-Fi performance issues within a meeting room environment. Users are experiencing a noticeable reduction in wireless performance within a conference room despite acceptable connectivity elsewhere in the office. The objective of this engagement is to identify the root cause and recommend the most appropriate remediation.

Scope of Work

• Attend customer site in Slough.
• Assess existing Wi-Fi coverage and signal quality.
• Review current Access Point location and coverage.
• Identify potential sources of interference or signal degradation.
• Perform basic network and cabling checks where required.
• Determine whether the issue is likely related to:
  • Access Point placement
  • Wireless coverage
  • Environmental factors
  • Cabling/infrastructure
  • Network configuration
• Provide a concise recommendation following the visit.

Deliverables

• Summary of findings.
• Recommended remediation approach.
• Indication of whether the solution is likely to require:
  • Additional Access Point(s)
  • Access Point relocation
  • Wireless repeater/mesh solution
  • Cabling replacement or enhancement
  • Configuration changes

Skills Required

• Wireless network troubleshooting
• Wi-Fi coverage analysis
• Access Point deployment and configuration
• Basic network infrastructure knowledge
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Experience with Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Ubiquiti or similar wireless platforms.
• Wireless survey experience.
• Experience in small office environments.

Contractor Requirements

• Must be able to attend site in Slough.
• Must have own laptop and basic wireless diagnostic tools.
• Able to provide a clear written recommendation following the visit.

Proposal Requirements

Please include:

• Your location.
• Relevant Wi-Fi troubleshooting experience.
• Availability.
• Fixed price for a 4-hour engagement (including travel).
• Any experience with wireless surveys or Access Point deployments.