Senior Rail Telecommunications Engineer – Lead & Innovate

AECO; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Day 1 onboarding at AECOM office

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer to lead telecoms design, assurance and delivery across major rail projects. You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety, standards compliance and robust interfaces for FTN/FTNx, fibre, IP, GSM-R and CCTV telecoms systems.

You will engage with clients, manage technical risks, and mentor engineers while supporting ongoing digital railway initiatives and renewals.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Telecommunications, Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in rail telecommunications engineering and delivery environments.
• Chartered status is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead telecoms design and engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical assurance, design review, and engineering governance.
• Support telecoms renewals, enhancements, and digital railway programmes.
• Mentor junior engineers and engage with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Rail telecoms

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Network Rail experience

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Telecommunications/Electrical

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Job description

AECOM seeks a Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer to lead telecoms design, assurance and delivery across major rail projects. You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety, standards compliance and robust interfaces for FTN/FTNx, fibre, IP, GSM-R and CCTV telecoms systems.

You will engage with clients, manage technical risks, and mentor engineers while supporting ongoing digital railway initiatives and renewals.