Technical Lead Engineer - Radio Systems

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

Radio Systems Engineer

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £32,000 - £39,140 per annum DOE

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Medical Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Additional Benefits

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Lead Engineer to join a growing Radio Systems Engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled radio communications specialist who enjoys leading technical delivery, overseeing system design, and ensuring engineering excellence across large-scale projects throughout the UK and Europe.

As the Technical Lead, you will act as a key technical authority, supporting project teams, guiding engineers, liaising with customers, and ensuring that all radio communication systems are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Planning

• Attend project calls and deployment meetings
• Interpret customer technical requirements and installation scopes
• Cascade technical instructions to engineers and subcontractors
• Work closely with the PMO to align engineering resources

Technical Oversight

• 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

Site Engagement

• Conduct site familiarisation and occasional site visits for complex deployments
• Perform pre-installation checks and visual walkthroughs

Documentation & Reporting

• Gather engineering feedback and prepare close?out documentation
• Maintain accurate technical records and ensure timely submission to customers

Subcontractor & Customer Liaison

• 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

General Engineering Duties

• 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

Key Outcomes

• Deliver exceptional service to all customers
• Ensure smooth handover of completed installations to the service team
• Strengthen the organisation's reputation through high?quality engineering leadership

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Hybrid
• Full training and development
• 23 days Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Medical Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Career Development
• Staff events/ incentives
• Plus so much more………….