Senior Radio & Communications Engineer | Technical Authority

Ex-Mil Recruitment Limited; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ex-Mil Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Principal Radio & Communications Engineer to serve as Technical Authority for critical communications at Hinkley Point C. You will govern design, installation, testing and maintenance of radio and wireless systems, ensuring safety, compliance and robust operation across the project.

You will lead technical assurance, oversee complex fault diagnosis, risk assessment and documentation, and mentor engineering teams while interfacing with

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in electronics/telecommunications/radio/networking/systems or related field.
• Significant experience with critical communications, radio, wireless, networking and system integration.
• Proven ability to review designs, documentation and provide independent technical challenge.
• Excellent technical writing, documentation and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Authority for engineering activities within delegated authority.
• Review and approve designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Lead design reviews and assess risks and proposed changes.
• Define installation standards and conduct technical inspections and audits.
• Own testing/acceptance strategies for major installations and system changes.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, project teams and subcontractors.
• Support fault diagnosis, root-cause investigations and incident management.
• Represent engineering in customer meetings and supplier reviews.

Skills

Critical communications

Radio & wireless systems

Systems integration

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in electronics/telecommunications/radio/networking/systems

Job description

Ex-Mil Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Principal Radio & Communications Engineer to serve as Technical Authority for critical communications at Hinkley Point C. You will govern design, installation, testing and maintenance of radio and wireless systems, ensuring safety, compliance and robust operation across the project.

You will lead technical assurance, oversee complex fault diagnosis, risk assessment and documentation, and mentor engineering teams while interfacing with