Wireless Telecoms Design Engineer

Telent; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom infrastructure firm is seeking a skilled Design Engineer for Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure. This role involves designing rooftop and greenfield sites, utilizing AutoCAD to create compliant layouts for 4G and 5G projects. The position offers a hybrid working model across the UK, significant annual leave, and opportunities to work on impactful projects in mobile connectivity.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company pension scheme

Access to Flexible benefits

Access to wellbeing portal

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

• Proven Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure design experience supporting UK Mobile Network Operators.
• Strong expertise in AutoCAD essential for site designs.
• Experience designing rooftop and greenfield sites with antenna placements.

Responsibilities

• Own the full design lifecycle of Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure projects.
• Create precise, compliant site layouts and cabling routes using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with operators to ensure adherence to specifications.

Skills

Wireless Telecoms Infrastructure design experience

AutoCAD expertise

Designing rooftop and greenfield sites

Telecoms-specific structural knowledge

Communication with clients and stakeholders

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 license 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 license 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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