Senior Rail Telecommunications Engineer
Job Title: Senior Rail Telecoms Engineer – Design Focused
Contract Length: 12-Month Rolling Contract
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Salary: Competitive (Circa)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Rail Telecoms Engineer with a strong focus on Design for an exciting long-term opportunity. This role offers flexibility with a 12-month rolling contract and is determined as Outside IR35, allowing you to work hybrid or fully remote depending on your preference.
As a Senior Telecoms Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering cutting-edge telecoms solutions within the rail sector. You will primarily focus on Radio and RF systems, with a broader involvement in wider telecoms infrastructure projects, ensuring solutions meet safety, compliance, and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and delivery of Rail Telecoms systems, including Radio and RF solutions.
- Work closely with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure technical specifications are met.
- Oversee the end-to-end telecoms design process, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Provide technical support and guidance on telecoms infrastructure, including transmission, networking, and control systems.
- Develop and review detailed design documentation and technical reports.
- Ensure design projects are completed within agreed timeframes and budgets.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Senior Telecoms Engineer within the Rail Industry.
- Strong design experience in Radio and RF systems for rail projects.
- Knowledge of wider telecoms systems, such as transmission, networking, and control systems.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote/hybrid environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working on large-scale rail infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of safety-critical systems and experience in ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Prior experience managing telecoms design teams or contractors.
Benefits:
- Outside IR35 contract – control your own finances.
- Flexible working arrangements – hybrid or fully remote options available.
- Long-term contract – 12-month rolling basis, offering stability.
- Opportunity to work on innovative and high-impact rail projects.
- Competitive day rate, with scope for ongoing involvement in future rail telecoms initiatives.
If you're a highly skilled Senior Rail Telecoms Engineer with expertise in Radio/RF systems and wider telecoms infrastructure, and you thrive in a design-led environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now to join a dynamic team driving the future of rail telecoms technology!