Senior Radio Systems Lead Engineer

Aspire Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Aspiring to join a Radio Systems Engineer role in Greater Manchester? Aspire Recruitment presents an opportunity to join a dynamic team managing radio communications across large-scale projects in the UK and Europe.

The role requires a technical lead with experience in PMR/DMR/TETRA, RF engineering, and strong customer liaison skills. Travel across the UK and Europe is expected, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven working background in two-way radio communications.
• Strong knowledge of Motorola PMR, DMR, TETRA, telemetry, or microwave systems.
• Understanding of IP technologies including routing, switching, and VoIP.
• Experience with DAS (active and passive), VHF/UHF, and cellular systems.
• Ability to detect and resolve RF interference and intermodulation issues.
• Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G in-building coverage techniques.
• EMF testing and ICNIRP compliance experience.
• Proven project design and project management capability.
• Competent in producing H&S documentation.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undergo security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Attend project calls and deployment meetings.
• Cascade technical instructions to engineers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with the PMO to align engineering resources.
• Validate site survey outputs including heat maps and floor plans.
• Identify risks, blockers, and technical challenges before installation.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct site familiarisation and occasional site visits for complex deployments.
• Perform pre-installation checks and visual walkthroughs.
• Gather engineering feedback and prepare close-out documentation.
• Maintain accurate technical records and ensure timely submission to customers.
• Communicate installation plans, cable routes, and antenna placements.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve on-site issues.
• Support pre-sales activities including surveys, system design, and specifications.
• Deliver post-sales support including customer training.
• Design, install, and commission PMR, DMR, telemetry radio, and microwave systems.
• Support and maintain Motorola radio systems.
• Diagnose and repair radio equipment from hand-portables to base stations.
• Produce H&S documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain high technical standards and support knowledge sharing within the team.
• Participate in regional standby rotas when required.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Two-way radio communications

Motorola PMR/DMR/TETRA systems

IP technologies (routing, switching,Vo

DAS, VHF/UHF, cellular systems

RF interference and IMD resolution

2G/3G/4G in-building coverage

EMF testing and ICNIRP

Project design & management

H&S documentation

Ability to travel UK/Europe

Tools

Motorola PMR

DMR

TETRA

DAS

Job description

Aspiring to join a Radio Systems Engineer role in Greater Manchester? Aspire Recruitment presents an opportunity to join a dynamic team managing radio communications across large-scale projects in the UK and Europe.

The role requires a technical lead with experience in PMR/DMR/TETRA, RF engineering, and strong customer liaison skills. Travel across the UK and Europe is expected, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.