Rail Telecommunications Engineering Lead

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Day 1 onboarding at office

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer to lead design, assurance, delivery and support of telecoms across major rail projects. You will guide telecoms solutions including FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, and other operational telecoms infrastructure.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery and compliance with industry standards, mentoring junior engineers and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, HND qualified in Telecommunications, Electronic, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience within rail telecommunications engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, and telecoms transmission systems.
• Experience working within Network Rail or major rail infrastructure environments.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration is desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead telecoms design and engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical assurance, design review, and engineering governance.
• Support the delivery of telecoms renewals, enhancements, and digital railway programmes.
• Manage technical risks, interfaces, and system integration activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Rail telecoms

Fibre optics

IP networking

GSM-R

CCTV

PA system

CIS

FTN/FTNx

Education

Degree in Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronic engineering

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer to lead design, assurance, delivery and support of telecoms across major rail projects. You will guide telecoms solutions including FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, and other operational telecoms infrastructure.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery and compliance with industry standards, mentoring junior engineers and engaging with clients and stakeholders.