Senior Technical Authority – Telecoms & Communications

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants is seeking an experienced Technical Authority to provide senior technical leadership on large, multi-disciplinary Communications engineering programmes in Cambridge. This client-facing role shapes products from concept through delivery.

You will lead teams of 15+ engineers, manage technical risk, and engage with senior stakeholders, including executives, to deliver technically challenging, commercially significant projects.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in engineering or science with telecoms/communications experience.
• 10+ years leading complex multi-disciplinary new product or service developments.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage technical risk.
• Excellent communication skills for senior client stakeholders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical solutions from concept to delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of engineers with high client engagement.
• Manage technical risk and select suitable development approaches.
• Engage with Project Managers to deliver value within budget.
• Provide clear technical direction and mentor engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Telecoms/Communications

New product development

Risk management

Contractual delivery

Executive communication

Job description

Cambridge Consultants is seeking an experienced Technical Authority to provide senior technical leadership on large, multi-disciplinary Communications engineering programmes in Cambridge. This client-facing role shapes products from concept through delivery.

You will lead teams of 15+ engineers, manage technical risk, and engage with senior stakeholders, including executives, to deliver technically challenging, commercially significant projects.