Principal Telecoms Engineer

Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Principal Telecoms Engineer for a full-time role in Leatherhead. The successful candidate will lead telecoms engineering projects from FEED through to execution, ensuring compliance and technical excellence. Ideal applicants will have experience in telecoms systems design, preferably with prior involvement in Middle Eastern projects. Competitive hourly rate of up to £55.00 offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing deliverables on major FEED projects, particularly in oil and gas.
• Experience with high-profile Middle Eastern oil and gas projects is advantageous.
• Strong technical background in telecoms systems design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of telecoms engineering deliverables across all design phases.
• Prepare and review technical documentation such as block diagrams and schematics.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Telecoms systems design

Integration

Technical documentation preparation

Compliance with specifications

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Job description

Overview

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 developing deliverables on major FEED projects, particularly in oil and gas or Middle Eastern contexts
• Experience working on high-profile Middle Eastern oil and gas projects (advantageous)
• Full-time office-based role in Leatherhead
• Collaborative and technically focused project team environment

Compensation

Hourly rate up to £55.00 per hour. The client has deemed the role to be outside of IR35, but individual determination will still be required.

How to apply

For more information, contact Mark Wilkins at [e-mail] or call 0161-839-5353.