Senior Rail Telecommunications Engineer Full Time

GTS INTERNATIONAL LTD

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!