Design Engineer (Mobile Networks)

PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa Tbk; Calne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm in the UK is recruiting a Design Engineer to deliver high-quality radio design solutions for telecoms clients. The role includes producing detailed design drawings, site surveys, and interpreting client requirements. With at least 3 years of experience, candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD and have a solid understanding of wireless network specifications. This position is primarily remote with occasional travel to site locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a lead role delivering wireless base station design.
• Strong experience interpreting Client requirements for new designs and upgrades.
• Familiarity with all major UK wireless network operator site types.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality radio design solutions across multiple Clients and Vendors.
• Conduct site visits and produce Site Survey Reports (SSRs).
• Produce Detailed Design drawings that are used for BOM creation.

Skills

Design engineer experience

Client requirements interpretation

Technical specifications understanding

AutoCAD proficiency

Health and Safety standards knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Google Maps/Earth

Outlook

Job description

BP are currently recruiting for a Design Engineer to join a dynamic and growing team delivering high-quality radio design solutions across a range of telecoms clients and vendors. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and supporting the UK's mobile infrastructure while working with cutting‑edge technology and a forward‑thinking company. This role is a remote position but will need to travel to either Diseworth or West Byfleet on occasion.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality radio design solutions across multiple Clients and Vendors.
• Conducting site visits and producing Site Survey Reports (SSRs).
• Interpreting customer mechanical and electrical requirements to create detailed Design Packs and Scopes of Work (SOWs).
• Ensuring all elements are captured in the design, including:
  • BTS equipment positioning
  • Cable management
  • Antenna and dish locations/relocations
  • Structural configuration/rigging
  • Earthing, safety signage and systems
  • AC/DC power supply
  • Lightning protection
  • Internal room/cabin layouts
  • Tower designs and layouts
  • Civil works
  • General Health & Safety compliance with relevant authorities
• Producing GA drawings for Planning Consent.
• Producing Detailed Design drawings that are cost‑effective and used for BOM creation to support site builds.
• Providing technical advice and liaising directly with Customers Delivery teams to ensure Client approval from both Radio and Transmission teams.
• Evaluating individual site requirements and overcoming complex design issues.
• Offering technical expertise, guidance, training, and mentoring to junior staff, including review and oversight of their work.
• Producing documentation such as survey reports, risk assessments, CDM documentation, CAD briefs, and detailed design packs for the business.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a lead role delivering wireless base station design, with proven references.
• Strong experience interpreting Client requirements (Nomination/RDS) for new designs and upgrades to base stations.
• Familiarity with all major UK wireless network operator site types.
• Solid understanding of technical specifications for equipment from major vendors including Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, NEC, and SIEA.
• Sound knowledge of ICNIRP requirements and up-to‑date with Health and Safety standards for base station design.
• Ideally familiar with structural issues involved in telecoms base station upgrades.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Maps/Earth, and Outlook.

Thank you for applying for this position. Successful applicants will be contacted within 10 working days of submitting their application. If you do not hear back within this time, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to apply for any future roles.

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