Rail Telecoms - Principal Engineer

As a senior technical specialist, you will provide engineering leadership for telecoms solutions including FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, radio communications, and operational telecoms infrastructure. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards. Here's what you'll do:

• Lead telecoms design and engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical assurance, design review, and engineering governance.
• Support the delivery of telecoms renewals, enhancements, and digital railway programmes.
• Manage technical risks, interfaces, and system integration activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
  Ready to push the limits of what's possible?, Degree, HNC, HND qualified in Telecommunications, Electronic, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience within rail telecommunications engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, and telecoms transmission systems.
• Experience working within Network Rail or major rail infrastructure environments.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration is desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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