Principal Telecoms Engineer

Employment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Telecoms Engineer to join a major oil and gas project. This full-time position focuses on developing telecoms engineering packages from FEED to execution. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in telecoms systems design, particularly in the Middle Eastern context, and will lead deliverables across all design phases. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading telecoms engineering on onshore FEED projects.
• Strong technical background in telecoms systems design or integration.
• Prior involvement with Aramco or Middle Eastern projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of telecoms engineering deliverables across design phases.
• Prepare and review technical documentation such as diagrams and layouts.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Conduct technical evaluations for systems including LAN/WAN and wireless communications.

Skills

Telecoms systems design

Integration of telecoms systems

Technical documentation preparation

Hands-on experience in engineering deliverables

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Telecoms Engineer to join a leading engineering project within the oil and gas sector. This role is based full-time in the Leatherhead office and will support a major onshore development project. The position focuses on delivering telecoms engineering packages from FEED through to execution.

This role would suit an experienced Telecoms Engineer who has previously held a lead position on onshore FEED projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in telecoms systems design and integration, with hands-on experience in developing detailed engineering deliverables. Prior involvement with Aramco or Middle Eastern projects is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of telecoms engineering deliverables across all design phases
• Prepare and review technical documentation such as block diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, and layout drawings
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct technical evaluations and specifications for systems including LAN/WAN, CCTV, PAGA, PABX, and wireless communications
• Interface with multi-disciplinary teams and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications & Experience:

• Hands-on experience and responsibility for developing deliverables on major FEED projects, particularly with any oil and gas or Middle Eastern background
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile Middle Eastern oil and gas project
• Full-time office-based role in Leatherhead
• Work within a collaborative and technically focused project team

In return, you'll receive an hourly rate up to £55.00 per hour.

To apply, contact Mark Wilkins at [e-mail] or call 0161-839-5353.