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We are looking for a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to lead and deliver innovative projects involving satellite and terrestrial communication networks, 5G, 6G technologies.
You will provide technical leadership, develop end-to-end communication solutions and work closely with businesses, universities, research organisations and external project partners.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of telecoms and satellite communication projects.
Design and implement end-to-end cellular and satellite communication systems.
Develop practical communication solutions for end users.
Lead collaborative projects involving external stakeholders and infrastructure deployments.
Carry out hands-on system integration, hardware setup and coding.
Provide technical consultancy and solve complex engineering challenges.
Work on emerging 5G and 6G, satellite, IoT and future network technologies.
Key Skills
A PhD or MSc in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Six years of experience in satellite communications or a similar field.
Expert knowledge of cellular networks or satellite communications.
Strong understanding of end-to-end satellite communication architecture and implementation.
Experience leading technical projects with external stakeholders.
Proven experience developing solutions for end users.
Hands-on experience with system integration, hardware and coding. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permenant
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £70000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-10-14 10:55:51
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We are looking for a Satellite Systems Engineer to join an innovative engineering team developing next-generation communication technologies.
The role will focus on the design and integration of terrestrial and satellite communication networks, including 5G, 6G and satellite-enabled connectivity.
Key responsibilities
Develop and integrate telecoms and satellite communication systems.
Work on terrestrial and satellite networks, including 5G and 6G technologies.
Support technical projects and solve complex engineering challenges.
Integrate telecoms components with embedded systems and hardware platforms.
Work with external businesses, universities and research organisations.
Contribute to technical proposals and collaborative projects.
Key Skills
An MSc in Telecommunications, Satellite Communications or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Four years of experience in telecommunications, satellite communications or a similar field.
Knowledge of cellular networks, satellite communications, ground stations or network architecture.
Experience with end-to-end communication system design and integration.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with Linux, coding and scripting, embedded systems, hardware platforms, satellite-enabled 5G and 6G. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permenant
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £65000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-10-14 10:54:41
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Senior Satellite Telecoms Research Engineer required for a 6G future connectivity technology team working on Non Terrestrial and Terrestrial Ubiquitous Communication concepts.
You will develop refine and deploy communication systems across infrastructure, field deployment, system architecture, software and set up.
The ideal candidate will have technical expertise across 5G and 6G, satellite communications, future networks, IoT and terminals and want to bring innovations closer to market by working alongside research, carrier, commercial and user focused stakeholders.
Requirements
Satellite communications commercial experience of one or ideally more of .Cellular Network full end to end, Satellite communications including Payload, Ground Station, Core Network and system integration including system setup, coding and hardware.
PhD or MSc in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications systems or similar.
Full end to end satellite communication network architecture and implementation understanding.
Experience on collaborative projects and bid writing for framework programmes such as IUK, ESA or Horizon.
Experience working on externally funded collaborative projects with external stakeholders or equivalent relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Technical delivery on projects, technical consultancy to businesses, engagement with universities and Research centres on satellite enabled 5G as well as 6G networks through the evolution of both satellite and terrestrial networks.
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Type: Permanent Location: Didcot, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permenant
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £75000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-10-14 10:53:34
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1st Line Technical Support EngineerLocation: Central Brighton Paying between £28,000-32,000, depending on experienceA growing telecommunications provider based in Central Brighton, is seeking a personable and technically-minded 1st Line Network Support Engineer to join their Service Desk team.Supporting customers across a range of network and telephony services, you'll be the first point of contact for technical queries, taking ownership of initial troubleshooting, incident triage and escalation where required.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys technology, delivering great customer service and building a career within a growing telecoms environment.Working closely with an experienced technical team, you'll gain exposure to networking, infrastructure and telecommunications technologies while developing your technical skillset in a supportive environment.The Role
Act as the first point of contact for customer support enquiries via phone, email and ticketing systems
Troubleshoot and resolve first-line technical issues, escalating more complex faults when required
Accurately log, prioritise and manage support tickets through to resolution
Communicate with customers throughout the support process, ensuring a high level of service
Support a range of network and telecommunications-related products and services
About You
Previous experience in a 1st Line Support, Service Desk, Helpdesk or Technical Support role
Strong customer service and communication skills
A genuine interest in technology, networking and telecommunications.
Ability to troubleshoot issues methodically and remain calm under pressure
Experience using ticketing or service management systems
Any knowledge or experience of networking and telephony technologies would be highly beneficial, including exposure to areas such as TCP/IP, VoIP, SIP, LAN/WAN connectivity or telecommunications services.Location: Central Brighton Salary: £28,000-32,000 per annum Working Pattern: Office-based initially, moving to a hybrid model with 2 days working from home ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Brighton, England
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £32000 per annum
Posted: 2026-10-01 14:15:42
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Senior FPGA Engineer - HPC Hardware Design
Newton Colmore is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join a small hardware engineering team building systems that operate at the limits of speed and throughput.
In this role you will be designing and optimising FPGA-based systems for low-latency, high-throughput data processing, working on custom hardware acceleration, high-speed data pipelines, and performance-critical infrastructure where every nanosecond counts.
This is a multidisciplinary team that is tight-knit and free of hierarchy, where innovation and inventive thought is at the heart of everything they do.
The role will involve hands-on simple circuitry design as well as tackling highly complex overarching technical challenges.
To be successful in this role we are looking for engineers with strong FPGA design experience, ideally in low-latency, high-throughput or real-time environments.
The client is considering candidates from HPC, defence, telecoms, or trading, and is looking for a candidate that has a deep understanding of digital design, timing closure and hardware/software co-design.
In the pursuit of hiring great people, the company are offering bespoke packages that can be tailored to suit, plus monetary bonuses and a full suite of other benefits.
They have built an environment that welcomes diverse thinking and they are looking for engineers at all levels of seniority to help with their mission.
For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.
Full details of the company and technology will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Bespoke packages on offer + bonuses
Posted: 2026-09-30 15:31:48
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PMO Lead - Telecoms Infrastructure/Fibre & Civils
Location: London
Working: Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days home
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience but inside IR35, potential to perm.
Immediate Start required.
Environment
Telecoms / Fibre / FTTH / FTTx / Fibre Optic / Cabling / Civils / OSP / Network Deployment / Infrastructure / Utilities / Construction
We are looking for an experienced PMO Manager to lead the PMO function across a major telecoms infrastructure programme, covering fibre, cabling and civils delivery.
This is a senior PMO role where you will provide the governance, planning, reporting and project controls needed to ensure a large-scale infrastructure programme is delivered effectively, on time and within budget.
The Role
You will establish and lead the PMO, working closely with the Programme Director, Project Managers, delivery teams, contractors and senior stakeholders.
You will be responsible for providing clear visibility of programme performance, identifying risks and issues early, and ensuring robust controls are in place across the programme.
Key Responsibilities
, Lead and develop the Programme Management Office (PMO)
, Establish and maintain PMO governance, processes and reporting standards
, Manage the Integrated Master Schedule and programme planning
, Provide accurate executive-level reporting, dashboards and KPIs
, Lead RAID, risk, issue and dependency management
, Manage programme-level change control
, Monitor programme costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance
, Track delivery, quality, safety and contractor performance
, Prepare weekly and monthly programme reporting packs
, Support Programme Boards and senior governance meetings
, Identify delivery risks, trends and issues and drive corrective action
, Work closely with Project Managers, contractors and delivery teams
, Provide programme leadership with clear information to support decision making
About You
You will have extensive PMO leadership experience gained within a large-scale infrastructure environment such as:
, Telecoms / Fibre
, Cabling / Network Infrastructure
, Civils / Construction
, Utilities or Engineering
, Major infrastructure programmes
You should have strong experience across programme governance, project controls, planning, risk management, reporting and commercial/financial control.
Experience of working with third-party contractors and suppliers would be highly beneficial.
You'll ideally have experience in:
, PMO leadership within large infrastructure programmes
, Telecoms, fibre, cabling or civils delivery
, Integrated programme planning and scheduling
, RAID and risk management
, Change control
, Programme financial management and forecasting
, Executive reporting and presentations
, Contractor performance management
, Project controls and KPI reporting
PRINCE2, MSP, APM, PMP or equivalent qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
Experienced Required: -
We're looking for someone who is organised, analytical and commercially aware, with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and provide clear, accurate information to support programme decisions.
You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced infrastructure environment and able to build strong relationships across technical, operational, commercial and executive teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PMO Manager / Senior PMO professional with a background in telecoms infrastructure, fibre, cabling, civils or major infrastructure programmes.
Apply now for full details.
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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Type: Contract Location: City of London, England
Salary / Rate: £400 - £500 per day
Posted: 2026-09-14 16:06:42
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RAN Deployment Lead
RAN Deployment | Mobile Network Rollout |Site Delivery | Design | Acquisition | Build | Mobile Networks | Telecoms
Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) | Newbury & Remote | Contract | SC Clearance Eligibility Required
Role: Deployment Lead, RAN Deployment Lead, Telecoms Deployment Manager, Site Delivery Manager
Objective: Deliver end-to-end RAN site deployment from nomination through to operational handover across a major UK mobile network transformation programme
Key Skills: RAN Deployment, Radio Access Network, Site Delivery, Mobile Networks, Design, Acquisition, Build, Site Activation, Delivery Partners, Supplier Management, Programme Delivery, Health & Safety, Governance, Budget Management, Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Operational Handover.
Location: Hybrid (1-2 days onsite) | Newbury & Remote
Role Type: Temporary, Contract, Full-Time, Inside IR35
Duration: Initial 12 months with potential for extension
Umbrella Assignment Rate: £36 per hour
Overview
@mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract RAN Deployment Lead to support a major UK mobile network transformation programme, delivering the build & upgrade of mobile network sites across a regional portfolio.
Working within a large-scale, multi-partner RAN deployment environment, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of RAN sites from nomination through design, acquisition, build & activation to successful transfer into operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mobile telecoms deployment professional to join a major UK network programme focused on improving coverage, connectivity, reliability & customer experience.
Purpose
Own & drive the successful end-to-end delivery of RAN sites across an assigned regional portfolio, coordinating internal teams, suppliers & delivery partners to ensure sites are designed, acquired, built, activated & transferred into operations safely, on time, within budget & to the required quality standards.
Technology / Delivery Environment
, Radio Access Network (RAN)
, UK Mobile Network Infrastructure
, RAN Site Deployment
, Network Build & Upgrade
, Site Design
, Site Acquisition
, Site Build
, Site Activation
, Operational Handover
, Regional Site Portfolios
, Multi-Supplier Delivery
, Delivery Partner Management
, Health & Safety
, Programme Governance
, Budget & Forecast Management
, Delivery Reporting
, Network Transformation
Core Activity
, Manage end-to-end delivery of RAN sites
, Drive sites from nomination through to operational handover
, Coordinate design, acquisition, build & activation activities
, Manage suppliers & delivery partners against agreed plans
, Manage regional site delivery milestones & dependencies
, Identify & resolve delivery risks, issues & dependencies
, Manage site costs against budgets & forecasts
, Maintain governance, reporting & programme visibility
, Ensure Health & Safety compliance throughout delivery
, Drive quality & right-first-time delivery
Responsibilities
, Take ownership of RAN sites from nomination through to transfer into operations
, Collaborate with delivery partners to design, acquire, build & activate network sites
, Ensure sites are delivered against agreed programme plans, budgets & quality requirements
, Engage supporting teams & stakeholders to ensure successful site delivery
, Manage interdependencies between internal teams, suppliers & delivery partners
, Identify, escalate & resolve issues that place delivery plans at risk
, Ensure appropriate governance & reliable reporting is maintained across the delivery lifecycle
, Communicate delivery progress, risks & issues into the wider programme & dependent partner organisations
, Manage site costs against agreed budgets & forecasts
, Ensure suppliers & partners comply with Health & Safety obligations, policies & regulatory requirements
, Monitor supplier performance against agreed plans, KPIs & delivery targets
, Use data & insight to make informed delivery decisions & resolve operational issues
, Drive a quality-focused, right-first-time approach to site deployment
Deliverables
, Successful end-to-end delivery of assigned RAN sites
, Sites delivered in line with agreed programme milestones
, Effective coordination of design, acquisition, build & activation
, Delivery partners performing against agreed plans & targets
, Site costs controlled against budget & forecast
, Effective management of delivery risks, issues & dependencies
, Robust governance & accurate programme reporting
, Compliance with Health & Safety standards
, High-quality, right-first-time site delivery
, Successful transfer of completed sites into operations
Working Environment
, Major UK Mobile Network Transformation Programme
, Large-scale RAN Deployment
, Hybrid Working
, Multi-Supplier & Delivery Partner Environment
, Network Build & Upgrade Programme
, Collaborative Engineering, Delivery & Operations Teams
Candidate Profile
Must possess a minimum of 3 years' experience working within RAN deployment programmes, coordinating multiple suppliers & delivery partners to deliver mobile network sites through the deployment lifecycle.
You will combine practical RAN deployment knowledge with strong delivery management, supplier management & stakeholder engagement skills, alongside technical understanding of one or more key areas of site deployment including design, acquisition & build.
Essential
, 4+ years' RAN deployment experience
, Delivering sites within RAN deployment programmes
, End-to-end mobile network site delivery experience
, Working across multiple suppliers & delivery partners
, Site design, acquisition and/or build
, Managing site delivery plans, milestones & dependencies
, Supplier & delivery partner management experience
, Risk, issue & escalation management
, Health & Safety obligations within site deployment
, Budget, cost & forecast management experience
, Governance & delivery reporting experience
, Stakeholder management & communication skills
, Ability to lead, make decisions, problem solve & collaborate across teams
, Using data & insight to support delivery decisions
, Eligible to obtain SC Clearance
Desirable
, Delivering large-scale UK mobile network transformation programmes
, Complex multi-vendor & multi-partner delivery environments
, Supplier performance management & KPIs
, Delivering network upgrade / modernisation programmes
, Driving right-first-time delivery & quality improvement
Key Traits
, Strong leadership & ownership mindset
, Problem-solving capability
, Delivery-focused & commercially aware
, Confident managing suppliers & delivery partners
, Collaborative & consultative
, Strong stakeholder communication
, Comfortable managing complex site portfolios
, Proactive approach to risks, issues & escalations
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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Type: Contract Location: Newbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months+
Salary / Rate: £30.00 - £36.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-09-14 14:14:39
