Engineering Specialist - Telecommunications

Milton Keynes Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this Telecommunications Engineering role, you will act as a subject matter expert guiding design and delivery across the East West Rail programme. You’ll translate requirements into robust design criteria, ensuring compliance with standards and providing technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle. You will collaborate across teams, mentor engineers, and champion safety and value-for-money. This is a chance to shape critical rail infrastructure that connects communities and boosts regional prosperity.

Pay / Benefits

Competitive salary
Up to 12% employer pension contribution
36 days annual leave (and option to buy 2 extra)
2 volunteering days
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Life assurance (4x salary)

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in telecommunications within the project lifecycle
Plan, execute, and monitor engineering work to meet quality, safety, and performance standards
Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration
Resolve complex technical issues with innovative solutions
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and good practice
Share knowledge and mentor engineers to foster continuous learning
Uphold health and safety principles and personal accountability for safety
Apply a cost-conscious mindset to decision-making and resource use
Align work with EWR Co's Ways of Working and organizational culture

Key requirements

Background in telecoms engineering on infrastructure projects (civil, structures, station systems, electrification, signalling)
Expertise in one or more engineering disciplines with solid knowledge of principles and standards
Strong problem-solving ability and capacity for innovative technical solutions
Desirable: experience in the railway sector, authority to work in a relevant discipline, Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent experience