Survey Installation Design Engineer (Survey IDE) - Network Services
Hybrid working - Midlands / South of the UK (Work from home, Telent office, Customer sites)
Full time, Permanent
Telent are seeking a Survey Installation Design Engineer (Survey IDE) to join our Network Services division following an influx of work across multiple programmes. This is a hybrid working / Agile role that will involve remote working, occasional attendance at Telent offices, and travel to customer sites across the UK. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel are essential.
When you join Telent's Engineering Team, you'll be part of a high-performing group delivering complex and critical work. You'll collaborate with technical experts dedicated to building and protecting the nation's essential communications infrastructure - keeping services connected 24/7.
Role Profile
Reporting to the Installation Design Manager, you will produce high-quality installation design documentation for Network Services projects. You'll spend most of your time working remotely or from a Telent office, supported by frequent site visits.
Your primary focus will be conducting site and desktop surveys, documenting existing network cabinets, cabling, power supplies, and infrastructure to assess their suitability for proposed upgrades or installations. Full training will be provided, tailored to your existing skills and accreditations.
What You'll Do
Champion safe working practices and ensure all activities are fully documented.
Contribute to a 'right first time' quality culture and deliver work compliant with BS EN installation standards.
Produce detailed Site Survey Reports, Equipment Layout Drawings, Installation Guides, Rack Face Layouts, Cable Lists, and Label Schedules.
Support the Installation Design Manager by managing day-to-day design requests.
Maintain the Installation Standard Library to improve installation quality and support field teams.
Attend project mobilisation launches and review project scopes to understand design requirements.
Assist field service teams during installation and provide ongoing design support.
Maintain strong knowledge of BS EN installation standards and identify scope changes promptly.
Conduct regular site surveys in line with project schedules.
Present your designs to internal and external stakeholders.Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented engineer with proven experience conducting telecoms surveys and producing installation designs. Comfortable working independently, on-site, and within a collaborative team, you bring strong communication skills, sound technical judgment, and a commitment to high-quality, compliant work. You're confident engaging with stakeholders, producing clear documentation, and supporting field teams, and you approach each project with professionalism, reliability, and a customer-focused mindset. Relevant certifications and strong IT skills will help you thrive in this role.
Key attributes include:
Technically competent with proven telecoms survey and design experience
Strong communicator with the ability to present findings clearly
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Confident working both on-site and in remote/office settings
Proactive problem-solver with strong stakeholder management skills
Committed to safety, compliance, and continuous professional development
Flexible, reliable, and able to travel as requiredKey Requirements
Full UK clean driving licence and willingness to travel
Experience delivering telecoms survey and installation designs
Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Visio, PowerPoint
Demonstrable experience following BS EN installation standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment
Customer-focused with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical and reasoning capabilities
Valid Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance
Expert-level MS Word and Visio skills
Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings
CSCS card
Awareness of CDM regulations
City & Guilds 3668 Fibre Level 2 (desirable)
City & Guilds 3668 Unit 3 Copper Datacoms (desirable)What We Offer
A career at Telent offers opportunities to work across sectors, technologies, and customer environments, enabling you to develop your skills and create meaningful impact. We're committed to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse ideas and ensures everyone can thrive.
Benefits include:
26 days annual leave + 8 public holidays, with buy/sell options
Company pension scheme
Access to the flexible benefits portal
Career development and progression opportunities
Family-friendly policies
Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping via the Telent Reward SchemeWe are proud to champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring our teams reflect the communities we serve. At Telent, people are at the heart of what we do.
Telent Core Values: Be Collaborative, Be Inclusive, Be Customer Focused, Take Responsibility