Job Description
We are experiencing demand for our Intelligent Infrastructure technical consultancy services and our group is growing. The technology landscape is evolving, and connectivity is at the heart of changes such as connected and autonomous vehicles and digital innovation. We now have a fantastic opportunity for Communications Engineer to join our Connectivity Capability to work on a range of exciting projects for clients across the UK and internationally, including the transport, energy and defence sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Working with clients to help them make effective and objective decisions about telecommunications and connectivity technology.
* Deliver fixed and mobile network technology strategy insights to relevant stakeholders to help them understand technology options available to support them in their mid to long term planning.
* Taking part or leading detailed technology strategy assessment projects (financial/functional/operating model etc.).
* Understanding business and technical requirements and defining technical architectures.
* Collaborating with client, partners, and supply chain to define technical solutions to complex problems.
* Acting as a subject matter export within our team to mentor colleagues and provide technical support into projects and bids.
Qualifications
* A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
* Experience working in a consultancy or advisory role, applying good analytical skills to creatively solve client problems.
* Strong communications skills, both written and face‑to‑face, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Knowledge of and passion for one or more of the following areas: mobile technologies such as 4G and 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), neutral host and private networks infrastructure, telecommunications cloud, fibre optics, satellite communications.
* Previous experience working in a higher security environment such as the Defence Sector would be advantageous though not essential.
* Support pre‑sales, including solution scoping, RFP responses and technical validation.
* Ability to design and review high‑level and low‑level network architectures.
Benefits
* Work‑life balance: hybrid policy allowing up to two days working from home per week and flexible on‑site collaboration.
* Inclusivity & Belonging: a culture that welcomes diverse backgrounds and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
* Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme support, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off gym memberships, comprehensive menopause support package.
* Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allowing one hour each day for personal activities, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, option to purchase additional leave, use of bank holiday entitlement.
* Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities to foster professional growth.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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