Senior Design Engineer – Telecoms

Volkerrail Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway infrastructure contractor is looking for a Senior Design Engineer – Telecoms based in Glasgow. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing designs and technical guidance across multiple projects, ensuring engineering excellence. With a focus on Telecoms and Railway engineering, you're expected to have a strong background and an HNC in Engineering. This role offers the chance to work with a respected contractor dedicated to equality and development, alongside competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Telecoms and Railway engineering environment.
• Ability to deliver against plans and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide designs, technical advice, and guidance on projects.
• Ensure engineering excellence throughout lifecycle of the project.
• Manage effectively to meet project plans and budgets.

Skills

Network Rail CRE experience

Telecoms expertise

Excellent organizational ability

Can-do attitude

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.

VolkerRail Specialist Businesses has the resources and expertise to undertake a wide variety of rail‑based design, development and construction projects. These projects encompass the Signalling, Power and Communications sectors within mainline railways and urban mass transit systems in the UK & Ireland.

We are keen to recruit and train motivated, enthusiastic and committed people to join our multi‑disciplinary specialist teams. If you want to be part of an organisation that makes a difference, apply for a role within VolkerRail Specialist Businesses.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer – Telecoms to join our team working on a diverse range of projects. The position will be based in Glasgow with a requirement to travel to other sites.

About you

You will be responsible for the provision of designs, technical advice and guidance on one or more of our projects. As a key member of the team you will ensure engineering excellence is achieved throughout the life cycle of the project, from pre contract tender input through design and implementation phases through to handover to the client. You will also manage yourself effectively to deliver against agreed plans and budgets.

Why work for us?

With prior experience of acting as a Network Rail CRE, you will have gained significant demonstrable experience working within Telecoms and a Railway engineering environment. You will possess a ‘can‑do’ attitude, excellent organisational ability and have working knowledge of Railway interfaces and practices.

An HNC or equivalent in Engineering is an essential requirement for this role. Professional accreditation and Chartered membership are desirable.

Fairness, inclusion and respect

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and an opportunity to develop your skills within a growing part of the business.

This is a Safety Critical Post.

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Additional information

The position is based in either Doncaster, York, Birmingham, or Manchester with a requirement to travel to other sites.