Wireless Telecoms Design Engineer

Telent Technology Services Limited; Hampton Magna; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Wireless Telecoms Design Engineer to develop innovative rooftop and greenfield site designs. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring 1 day in the Warwick office and flexibility for site visits. The ideal candidate has extensive design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, supporting major mobile network operators with their 4G/5G infrastructure projects.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Access to the Flexible benefits portal

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Rewards

Qualifications

• Proven Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure design experience supporting UK Mobile Network Operators.
• Strong expertise in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD platforms.
• Solid experience designing rooftop and greenfield sites, including antenna placements.

Responsibilities

• Own the full design lifecycle of Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure projects.
• Use AutoCAD to create site layouts, antenna placements, and cabling routes.
• Conduct site surveys and engage directly with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure design experience

AutoCAD expertise

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Engineer - Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure (AutoCAD, 4G/5G, Rooftop & Greenfield Site Design)

Location: Warwick office (CV34 5AH) 1 day per week + Work from home (AGILE working)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Ref: 1621

Telent is seeking a highly skilled Wireless Telecoms Design Engineer with hands‑on AutoCAD and Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure site design experience to deliver innovative rooftop and greenfield site designs for the UK's leading mobile network operators. If you're passionate about driving 4G and 5G infrastructure projects from concept to completion – without the distractions of FTTP, Fibre or Network‑level designs – this is your chance to join a high‑impact engineering team shaping the future of mobile connectivity.

The Design Engineer role offers a perfect blend of working from home, working out of the Telent Warwick office at least 1 day per week (agreed locally depending on your location), and travelling to client site for major meetings if or when required. Full UK driving licence required and flexibility to travel.

Wireless Design Engineer - What you’ll be doing:

• Own the full design lifecycle of Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure projects, from greenfield builds to complex rooftop upgrades.
• Use your AutoCAD expertise to create precise, compliant site layouts, antenna placements, structural steelwork, and cabling routes.
• Collaborate closely with operators like CTIL and MBNL to ensure your designs meet stringent specifications and future‑proof 4G/5G and Wireless Infrastructure deployments.
• Provide critical structural input and innovative solutions for challenging rooftop installations.
• Be a key technical voice in cross‑functional teams, helping to remove blockers and deliver "right first time" designs.
• Conduct site surveys and engage directly with clients and suppliers, influencing design decisions on the ground.

Wireless Design Engineer - What we’re looking for:

• Proven Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure design experience supporting UK Mobile Network Operators, focusing on 4G/5G equipment.
• Strong expertise in AutoCAD (or equivalent CAD platforms) essential – your designs will be the blueprint for national infrastructure.
• Solid experience designing rooftop and greenfield sites, including antenna placements, mast structures, steelwork, and load assessments.
• Familiarity with operator specifications and working within CTIL, MBNL frameworks.
• Telecoms‑specific structural or civil engineering knowledge is a distinct advantage.
• Able to communicate confidently and clearly with clients, stakeholders, and field teams.
• Full UK driving licence with ability to travel to sites and Warwick office as needed.

What we offer:

• 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays and holiday buy/sell options
• Company pension scheme
• Agile / hybrid working arrangement
• Access to the Flexible benefits portal
• Access to wellbeing portal, occupational health support
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping via Telent Rewards
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects across the UK's mobile infrastructure

About Telent:

Telent is a leading specialist in the design, build and maintenance of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. Our Wireless division supports major mobile network operators and vendors in delivering and upgrading infrastructure that keeps communities connected – reliably and securely. Be at the forefront of UK wireless telecoms infrastructure and join a dedicated team delivering large‑scale 4G and 5G projects that keep millions connected.

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