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At Telent (part of M Group), we’re looking for a Survey Installation Design Engineer to join our Network Services Installation Design Engineering team. Working on large-scale, secure infrastructure programmes in the MOD portfolio and wider Network Services, you’ll conduct technical site surveys, assess existing network environments, and produce high-quality installation design documentation that supports critical customer projects.
This is a hybrid role with the majority of time spent working remotely, combined with travel to customer sites UK wide, typically up to once per week, and travelling to a Telent office for collaborative team meetings once every six weeks. Full UK driving license and SC Clearance (or eligibility for SC Clearance) is required.
What you’ll do:
Develop customer-specific survey templates and conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure requirements and support BS EN and MOD-compliant designs.
Produce detailed site survey reports and installation design documentation to support network upgrade and deployment projects, ensuring all surveys and designs are developed in accordance with relevant BS EN standards, MOD installation standards, customer requirements, and telent engineering policies
Create equipment layout drawings, rack face layouts, cable schedules, label schedules and installation guides.
Produce and maintain configuration management and as-fitted documentation packs.
Review project scope, identify installation design requirements and support project mobilisation activities.
Engage with project teams, engineers, customers, and stakeholders to understand customer standards, site access and accreditation requirements, existing equipment, deployment solutions, project timescales, effort estimates, delivery deadlines, and key stakeholder responsibilities
Support field-based installation teams and ensure designs comply with relevant installation standards and quality requirements.
Who you are:
You are an experienced telecommunications or network infrastructure professional with a strong understanding of installation design principles and site survey / site surveying activities. You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively, have excellent attention to detail, and can confidently communicate technical information to a variety of stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to customer sites.
Current SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain SC Clearance.
Experience delivering telecommunications, network infrastructure or installation design projects.
Knowledge of ICT installation standards and industry best practices.
Knowledge of ICT cabling systems, network cabinets, containment systems and power distribution.
Experience producing technical design documentation using tools such as Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office.
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy.
Desirable:
Experience working within Defence, Government, Public Sector, Critical National Infrastructure or similarly regulated environments.
Experience interpreting technical drawings and design documentation.
Fibre, copper or structured cabling qualifications.
CSCS Card and awareness of CDM regulations.
What we offer:
At Telent, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diverse perspectives across our teams.
The additional benefits with this role:
Essential company vehicle and fuel card provided for business travel.
26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually.
Company pension scheme.
A range of family-friendly policies.
Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping through the Telent Reward scheme.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
We are guided by our values and behaviours:
Be Inclusive
Take Responsibility
Collaborate
Be Customer-focussed
Join us and help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
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