Telecoms Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing communications technology organisation is seeking an experienced Telecoms Engineer in Gloucester. The role involves designing complex network solutions, including wireless and IP technologies, with responsibilities in project delivery and pre-sales support. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and a solid background in networking. This position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Progression

Industry training

Pension

Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong experience across wireless, transport, and IP networking technologies.
• Solid understanding of Layer 2/3 routing and switching.
• Eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and design end-to-end wired and wireless network solutions.
• Support cellular, radio, transport, IoT, and IP network technologies.
• Produce design documentation, BoMs and test plans.

Skills

Telecommunications expertise

Wireless networking

IP networking

Layer 2/3 routing

Communication skills

Project management

Documentation skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Degree in telecommunications or network engineering

Job description

Telecoms Engineer
Gloucester
45,000 - 55,000 + Progression + Industry Training + Pension + Holidays

Are you an experienced Telecommunications Specialist looking to take ownership of complex network solutions within a highly technical environment? This is an excellent opportunity for a senior‑level engineer to join a growing communications technology organisation, where you will play a key role across technical design, pre‑sales, project delivery and operational support.

The company is an established provider of advanced wired and wireless network solutions, delivering infrastructure projects and ongoing support to a diverse portfolio of commercial and public sector clients across the UK. Due to continued growth and project demand, they are looking to strengthen their senior engineering capability.

In this role, you will work across wireless, cellular, transport and IP network technologies, supporting solution design, Proof of Concept builds, project implementation and high‑level troubleshooting. You will also play an important role in mentoring engineers, supporting governance processes and engaging in pre‑sales technical activities.

This position offers strong technical autonomy, leadership exposure and the opportunity to work on varied and complex infrastructure projects.

The Role:

• Capture requirements and design end‑to‑end wired and wireless network solutions
• Support cellular, radio, transport, IoT and IP network technologies
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2/3 routing, switching and security environments
• Deliver Proof of Concepts, technical evaluations and pre‑sales support
• Produce design documentation, BoMs and test plans
• Support project delivery, governance, migration planning and risk management
• Provide technical oversight and collaborate with engineering and project teams

The Person:

• Degree‑qualified or equivalent experience in telecommunications or network engineering
• Strong experience across wireless, transport and IP networking technologies
• Solid understanding of Layer 2/3 routing and switching
• Experience in pre‑sales, solution design and customer engagement
• Comfortable managing projects from design through to commissioning
• Eligible for security clearance
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.