Senior Rail Telecoms Engineer – Lead Design & Delivery

AECO; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office

Job summary

AECOM in the UK is seeking a Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer to lead the design, assurance, delivery and support of telecoms systems across major rail infrastructure projects. You will provide engineering leadership for FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS and other telecoms infrastructure, working across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role includes mentoring engineers, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and helping shape

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, HND in Telecommunications, Electronic, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience within rail telecommunications engineering.
• 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 status or working towards registration is 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.

Skills

Telecommunications design

Rail experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

AECOM in the UK is seeking a Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer to lead the design, assurance, delivery and support of telecoms systems across major rail infrastructure projects. You will provide engineering leadership for FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS and other telecoms infrastructure, working across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role includes mentoring engineers, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and helping shape