Telecommunications Engineer

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. We are an employee-owned organisation which allows our members a unique opportunity to have a real say in our companies’ future and development.

This role as a Telecoms Engineer is an opportunity to work as part of our multi-disciplinary design teams delivering a portfolio of varied rail projects as part of an established and expanding Rail Business.

You will be part of a diverse team responsible for successfully delivering our design commissions for major clients, including Network Rail, Contractors, Suppliers and other agencies such as Train Operators, Councils, Passenger Transport Executives and academic institutions.

Our Rail Telecoms team sits within the Advanced Digital Engineering (ADE) business at Arup. ADE is a diverse team of over 300 expert consultants, bringing together integrated combinations of outstanding digital and data-related capabilities with world-leading engineering and design strengths.

We lead and support transformative projects across a wide range of industries and sectors. We use our advanced capabilities and this cross-sector experience to understand cutting edge innovations in technology and digital wherever they occur and draw on the best of these for the benefit of our clients.

For our Rail Telecoms team being part of ADE means that we often have the chance to apply our technical knowledge to different sectors and the opportunity to look at how to implement new technology into the rail industry to meet our client’s needs.

Through our innovative research and internal investment programme, you will also have the opportunity to promote ideas and engage in internal development and research, contributing to the overall growth and success of Arup.

The Role

We are looking for a Telecoms Engineer with design experience. You will be involved in a range of projects from consultancy and advisory, enhancements schemes, larger resignalling schemes, new build and station upgrades through to greenfield new route railways both in the UK and internationally. Your time be used to deliver a single major scheme or be split between multiple smaller projects.

You will provide telecoms advice and design content to external clients and our multi-disciplinary Rail design team colleagues, typically for GRIP Stages 2 – 8/Pace ES2-8 and RIBA stages 2 through to 6. Your work will be of a high standard driven by a desire to deliver outstanding and innovative technical designs and advice to our clients. You will be expected to collaborate with others to proactively engage in each project and form lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.

This role will be based in our Manchester or Liverpool offices, with occasional travel required to other office locations (predominantly London and Birmingham) or project/client sites.

Current multi-disciplinary projects across various GRIP Stages include Transpennine Route Upgrade, Headbolt Lane, Liverpool Central station, HS2 Birmingham Interchange Stations, HS2 and Cardiff Parkway. We are also working with Irish Rail on the review and refresh of their telecoms standards and for Network Rail on the Re-Imagining Stations project to identify design solutions for small to medium-sized station provision across the UK rail network. Non-rail projects where we are applying our technical expertise include the development of wood Port and Gull Wing Lowestoft.

You will be assigned a development manager who will work with you to help you progress your career in the way you want. Support is available to assist with Professional Development applications (CEng/IEng) to the IET or IRSE should these be part of your development plan.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of telecommunications within the rail sector with a knowledge of either Operational Telecoms or Station Information & Security Systems (SISS).
• Able to demonstrate proficient experience of telecommunications systems design with an emphasis on telecommunication networks and equipment
• Knowledge of Network Rail Standards
• Experienced in the use of Revit, Microstation and other CAD packages as well as Projectwise

Qualifications:

• Relevant technical qualification (e.g. Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Systems Engineering or equivalent) – Essential
• Degree qualified – Desirable
• Working towards or have achieved a professional qualification (e.g. CEng/IEng) – Essential
• Hold membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IET/IRSE) Desirable
• PTS holder (or willingness to undertake training once appointed to obtain one)

Desirable skills and knowledge:

• Other complementary skill areas/ experience, including WLAN technology, DAS, ACS, VSS, IP telephony or Unified Communications, would also be beneficial.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.

Core benefits include cover under the UK Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance), Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, and Income Protection (long term disability) cover. Core benefits are funded by us and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. You will also have access to Choice Benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security.

In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks – BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women – provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference – discover more about life at Arup here.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

Our Application Process

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