Telecoms Design Engineer

About SRC

[Employer hidden] has been providing project management and engineering-based advisory, consultancy and managed services solutions to UK infrastructure clients for over 20 years. We are a small to medium sized company that has built a strong reputation delivering multi-disciplinary projects and programmes for private and public sector clients. We carry out multi-disciplinary design packages and support clients with turnkey domain expertise in their teams.

What we Offer

• A dynamic and forward-thinking workplace committed to growth and innovation.
• Opportunities to lead and shape the strategic direction of a key growth initiative.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and development.

Remuneration and benefits

• Basic Salary – Competitive
• Annual Bonus – lucrative depending on company and individual performance
• Benefits – Pension Scheme, Flexitime working arrangements, Professional Membership Fees, Free Annual Gym Membership, Free Breakfast (Canary Wharf Office), Free after work drinks at our Canary Wharf office bar
• Private Healthcare

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Telecoms Design Engineer to join our team, specialising in telecommunications systems for the railway industry, with a particular focus on London Underground projects. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Wide Area Networks (WAN), IP protocols, and station communication systems, with a solid understanding of TfL’s Pathway Project Lifecycle process to ensure effective delivery and compliance in a complex and safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for telecoms systems, including WAN, IP networks, and station communications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and TfL’s Pathway process.
• Produce technical documentation, including schematics, layouts, and system architecture diagrams.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and other stakeholders to capture requirements and provide design updates, aligning with TfL’s Pathway project lifecycle.
• Ensure all designs meet London Underground and railway-specific safety and performance standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate telecoms systems with other infrastructure components.
• Oversee factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) of telecom systems.
• Ensure designs adhere to relevant railway and telecom standards, such as Network Rail and London Underground guidelines, as well as TfL’s governance and assurance requirements outlined in the Pathway process.
• Maintain compliance with safety-critical regulations and procedures.

Qualifications and skills

Education and Certifications

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership or chartership (e.g., IET, IRSE) is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications in IP networking (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP) are a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecoms engineering within the railway sector, ideally with London Underground or similar urban transit systems.
• Proven track record in designing WANs, IP-based networks, and station communications systems.

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of WAN architecture and IP protocols (e.g., IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP, MPLS, VLAN).
• Familiarity with station communication systems, including public address, CCTV, SCADA, and passenger information systems (PIS).
• Experience with fibre-optic systems, structured cabling, and telecoms hardware.

TfL Pathway Knowledge

• Demonstrable familiarity with TfL’s Pathway project lifecycle, including governance, assurance, and project delivery stages.

Standards & Compliance

• Strong understanding of railway-specific standards and processes, including TfL/London Underground requirements.
• Knowledge of cyber-security principles for railway telecoms systems is advantageous.

Other Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and under project deadlines.

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