Senior/Principal Telecoms Engineer - Rail Stations

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Telecoms Engineer to design and integrate cutting-edge telecom systems for rail infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to work on prestigious projects across the UK and internationally, collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. You'll be responsible for managing design processes, presenting to stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join a company that values curiosity and creativity, offering flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the transport sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Chartership status with a UK Engineering Institution.
• Detailed knowledge of telecom systems and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design telecom systems for rail infrastructure through all design stages.
• Manage telecom design interfaces with project teams.

Skills

Telecoms system design

IP networking

CCTV systems

Public address systems

Wireless architecture

VOIP systems

Mobile and radio systems

Design assurance processes

Education

Chartership with a UK Engineering Institution

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little bit about your role…

• Design of Telecoms system technology for rail infrastructure (above and below ground) through all design stages from feasibility to detailed design and handback
• Managing the interface of the Telecoms design with the wider project team and communicating the Telecom discipline requirements that affect the wider design
• Presenting designs to clients, stakeholders, and project teams, illustrating Telecoms system technology concepts, constraints, and solutions

A little bit about your team…

You will join a team of professionally qualified, diverse, talented individuals who collaborate to:

• Undertake project work from across the design lifecycle, including early concept stage through detail design
• Deliver domestic projects for Network Rail, HS2, Transport for The North, TfGM, Nexus, Local Authorities, Principal Contractors, and Private Developers
• Produce designs for international projects across Europe, APAC, Middle East, and South America

Reporting to a senior member of our Telecoms team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and challenging multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join WSP as part of an expanding team delivering a variety of prestigious projects. The role could be based in any of our UK offices, which provide a flexible, collaborative, and health-focused working environment.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate…

• Chartership status with a UK Engineering Institution
• Detailed knowledge of the design and integration of systems/subsystems such as structured cabling, IP networking, CCTV, public address, building management, CIS, wireless architecture, VOIP, mobile and radio systems, trackside equipment, and fixed telecommunications networks
• Experience working on large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, especially in transport, energy, or industrial sectors, with familiarity of Network Rail, TfL & LUL standards being advantageous
• Good understanding of design assurance processes

Join our community of talented individuals

Our global team of over 69,000 employees is dedicated to creating positive impacts worldwide. We offer flexible work arrangements, inclusive culture, health & wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities including training and mentoring.

Apply today to be part of our journey to make a difference.