Design Engineer

Morrison Utility Services Limited.; Birstall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility service provider in the UK seeks a technical solutions designer to enhance telecom networks. Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience and knowledge of Telco processes. Essential skills include strong interpersonal abilities and a firm grasp of technical design methodologies. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme, health care, and more.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

24-hour online GP service

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of experience in technical solution design or consultancy.
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders and customers.
• Familiarity with design methodology and Telco processes.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions for mission-critical, low-latency networks.
• Ensure compliance with Black-Start requirements.
• Collaborate with teams for optimal technical service delivery.

Skills

Technical solution design

Interpersonal skills

Project costing

Presentation skills

Understanding of Telco business processes

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career; with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Telecom, we're enabling and enhancing telecom networks, playing a lead role in the delivery of our tech enabled future. We deliver full network cycle services for fixed, private and mobile operators. Private networks— We find the best technology, manage assets and refresh systems. With 24/7 network operations, we keep things running smoothly, while operating comprehensive network repair and maintenance to keep everything in top shape. This role can be based anywhere in the UK; you'll be assigned a contractual location but you'll be working from home most of the time, with ad‑hoc team meetings in one of our locations.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We're seeking someone with at least 2–3 years of experience in technical solution design or consultancy, working with SME or larger customers. You should have strong presentation and interpersonal skills, able to influence internal stakeholders and customers effectively. A self‑starter with a can‑do attitude, you'll thrive under pressure and deliver profitable, workable solutions. You'll be familiar with best practices in design methodology and Telco business processes (eTOM or ITIL), and have a solid understanding of the technologies within customer estates. Knowledge of High‑Level Design, Low‑Level Design, Bill of Materials, project costing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, and AutoCAD are essential.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience with mission‑critical, Black‑Start compliant, low‑latency networks using SDH/PDH, MPLS/IP, fibre, microwave radio, and leased line products (e.g., Openreach EAD, OSA).
• Understanding of Layer 2 & 3 networks, WAN, LAN, and services design.
• Knowledge of fibre systems, electrical utility fibre deployment, and telecoms installation in substations.
• Experience designing DC power supply and battery systems, working with copper xDSL (BT WBMC, SHDSL), synchronisation networks (PRC, SSU, NTP, PTP), and satellite services (e.g., BGAN, T‑SAT).

About Our Culture

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another: we are responsible, open, together, ambitious. We believe in career progression at all levels and support industry‑recognised programmes, training and development.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. Successful candidates may be subject to third‑party background checks and, for certain roles, drug and alcohol testing during induction and onboarding.

Benefits

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• 24‑hour online GP service, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to thousands of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle‑to‑work, salary finance, and give‑as‑you‑earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan (claim back medical expenses for dental, eye care, physiotherapy, etc.)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer‑a‑friend rewarding programme