Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Rail Telecoms Engineer with design experience of Station Information and Surveillance Systems (SISS) and Operational Telecoms to join our Technology Consulting team, which is based within the Arup Digital Services Portfolio. Your work will span consultancy and advisory, enhancements schemes, larger resignalling schemes, new build and station upgrades, and greenfield new route railways. You may deliver a single large project or split your time between multiple smaller opportunities.
You will provide telecoms advice and design content to external clients and our multidisciplinary Rail design team, typically for GRIP stages 2 – 8/PACE stages ES2‑8 and RIBA stages 2 through to 6. Your solutions will be of high standard, motivated by a desire to deliver outstanding and innovative technical designs and advice to our clients. Collaboration and proactive engagement with projects and stakeholders will be essential.
The Role Will Involve
* Comprehension, capturing and developing client requirements.
* System design development (from concept through to construction).
* Overseeing and supervising junior staff on projects.
* Checking others’ work in accordance with quality management systems.
* On‑site monitoring and witness testing of rail telecoms installations.
* Contributing to scope documents and fee proposals for new infrastructure projects.
Projects will be in the UK and abroad. The candidate will be willing to travel when needed; however, this role does not require extended periods away.
Qualifications
* In‑depth knowledge of Station Information and Surveillance Systems (SISS).
* In‑depth knowledge of Operational Communications.
* Proficient experience in telecommunications systems design with an emphasis on networks and equipment.
* Expertise in system design and integration within the built environment, interfacing with manufacturers and validating system installation, commissioning, and testing.
* Thorough working knowledge of Railway Standards.
* Ability to write clear and concise reports and specifications and produce easy‑to‑understand system diagrams and schematics.
* Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit and Navisworks (or similar) for 3D design model creation and review.
* Knowledge of Wireless LAN, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Radio over IP, Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Smart Buildings/IoT, IP telephony or Unified Communications is beneficial.
* Relevant technical qualifications in Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Systems Engineering or equivalent.
* Professional qualification (e.g. CEng/IEng) or working towards this and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IET/IRSE).
What We Offer You
We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises your contribution, allowing you to belong, grow and thrive. Benefits include competitive pay, a wide range of learning opportunities, flexible benefits to support health and wellbeing, private medical insurance, life, accident and income protection cover, and participation in a profit‑share scheme.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.
Closing date: 7th May 2026
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