Senior Rail Telecoms Engineer – Design & Delivery

AECOM

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

AECOM in the UK is seeking a Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer to lead design, assurance and delivery of telecoms across major rail projects. You will guide teams in FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA and CIS systems ensuring safety and compliance.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage technical risks and interfaces, mentor engineers, and engage clients and contractors, while promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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