We are looking for a Senior Field Telecommunications Engineer to join our team, bringing deep expertise in large-scale, complex telecommunications installations. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with hands-on experience in end-to-end telecom infrastructure deployment, from structured cabling to cutting-edge wireless and satellite solutions.
As a senior engineer, you will lead and execute high-profile installations, working with Mobile Signal Boosting (DAS), 5G, Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite, Private 5G, WiFi, and SD-WAN Technologies across diverse environments, from corporate campuses to industrial sites and mission-critical facilities.
This position requires extensive travel across the UK, Europe and occasionally further afield. You must be a technical authority, capable of making critical on-site decisions, ensuring best-in-class deployment, and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct in-depth site surveys for complex telecommunications deployments, ensuring compliance with project scope, manufacturer guidelines and regulatory standards.
2. Assess infrastructure for cabling, mounting, and connectivity feasibility in diverse environments (e.g. high-rise buildings, underground facilities, remote locations).
3. Generate detailed technical reports and solution designs for implementation teams.
4. Lead and execute large-scale telecom installations, including fiber, coax, ethernet, and RF systems.
5. Perform complex cable routing, termination, and network integration.
6. Deploy and configure equipment such as DAS, 5G small cells, WiFi access points, satellite modems, and bonded network solutions.
7. Ensure all installations adhere to strict safety protocols, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
8. Document installations thoroughly, including as-built schematics and technical reports.
9. Conduct end-to-end testing and commissioning of telecom solutions, ensuring optimal system performance.
10. Diagnose and resolve network faults, RF interference, and connectivity issues using advanced troubleshooting tools.
11. Provide technical support and training to field teams and customers.
12. Oversee the safe removal and return of equipment for reverse logistics or system upgrades.
13. Maintain rigorous upkeep of tools, test equipment, and company assets.
14. Assist in pre-deployment configuration, factory testing, and field logistics.
What You Bring
* Extensive hands-on experience in deploying complex telecom solutions, including DAS, 5G, fibre networks, and satellite communications.
* Mastery of structured cabling, including fibre optic splicing, RF cable termination, and network cabling.
* Ability to lead field teams and oversee large-scale installation projects from start to finish.
* Strong IT and networking knowledge, including IP networking, VLANs, RF propagation, and telecoms troubleshooting.
* Certifications in telecom installation (e.g., iPaf, ECS, CSCS, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
* Experience working at heights, with relevant safety and rigging certifications preferred.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to perform under pressure in challenging environments.
* Valid driving licence and willingness to travel extensively, including overseas assignments.
Why Join Us?
* Work on cutting-edge connectivity solutions with a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
* Opportunity for global travel and work on high-profile, large-scale deployments.
* Career growth in a fast-evolving industry at the forefront of 5G, satellite, and advanced networking technologies.
If you're a highly experienced telecoms engineer looking for an opportunity to lead installations, innovate, and work on world-class projects, we want to hear from you!
Experience / Knowledge Requirements
* Working at heights certifications / experience
* Coax installation and termination experience
* Fibre installation and termination experience
* Ethernet installation and termination experience
* Experience troubleshooting installations
* On-prem corporate installation history in at least 1 of the listed technologies
* Ability to read and understand complex build drawings / schematics
* Ability to be the authoritative representation of Opious
* Experience leading / training Junior Engineers
* >10 years’ experience in Field Telecommunications Engineering
Relevant industry qualifications or experience
* ECS, CSCS, or equivalent
* IPAF / PASMA
* Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
* First Aid at Work
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Telecommunications
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