Principal Engineer (Telecoms)

As Principal Telecoms Engineer, you will act as a technical authority within the business, leading the development and assurance of telecoms designs, mentoring engineering teams and acting as a trusted advisor to clients and project stakeholders. The role supports rail telecommunications projects for Network Rail and other key transport clients, covering feasibility, detailed design, construction support and project handback.

Responsibilities

Act as Telecoms CRE (Design) and provide technical leadership across a range of rail infrastructure projects; Lead the development, review and approval of telecoms engineering designs through all project stages; Provide engineering governance, assurance and compliance with Network Rail, industry and statutory standards; Lead multidisciplinary design interfaces across signalling, E&P, civils, OLE and permanent way teams; Support bids, tenders and framework opportunities through technical input and solution development; Manage engineering resources, programmes and project deliverables; Provide mentorship, coaching and professional development support to engineers and designers; Undertake design reviews and ensure quality standards are maintained throughout project delivery; Manage commercial and financial aspects of engineering activities, including forecasting, change management and value engineering initiatives; Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams

Requirements

Significant experience in railway telecoms design and delivery; Proven experience delivering telecoms designs through GRIP/PACE lifecycle stages; Significant experience in operational telecoms and SISS design; Experience undertaking CRE responsibilities on rail infrastructure projects; Strong understanding of Network Rail standards and engineering assurance processes; Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and interfacing with stakeholders; Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills; Degree qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications Engineering or a related discipline; IRSE Licence in Engineering Management and/or Telecoms Design; Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards Chartership with a recognised engineering institution

Nice to have

PTS certification

Benefits

Competitive salary (dependent on experience); Company Car or Car Allowance; 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays; Company Pension Scheme; Life Assurance; Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards platform; Professional Development Support; Structured Career Progression Opportunities; Flexible and Hybrid Working Arrangements; Opportunity to work on nationally significant rail infrastructure programmes; Westfield health scheme; Private medical insurance