Technical Lead Engineer – Radio Systems
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £32,000 – £39,140 per annum DOE Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Medical Cash Plan Life Assurance Discounted Gym Membership Additional Benefits

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Lead Engineer to join a growing Radio Systems Engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled radio communications specialist who enjoys leading technical delivery, overseeing system design, and ensuring engineering excellence across large-scale projects throughout the UK and Europe.
As the Technical Lead, you will act as a key technical authority, supporting project teams, guiding engineers, liaising with customers, and ensuring that all radio communication systems are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Planning
Attend project calls and deployment meetings
Interpret customer technical requirements and installation scopes
Cascade technical instructions to engineers and subcontractors
Work closely with the PMO to align engineering resources
Technical Oversight
Validate site survey outputs including heat maps and floor plans
Identify risks, blockers, and technical challenges before installation
Ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications
Site Engagement
Conduct site familiarisation and occasional site visits for complex deployments
Perform pre?installation checks and visual walkthroughs
Documentation & Reporting
Gather engineering feedback and prepare close?out documentation
Maintain accurate technical records and ensure timely submission to customers

Subcontractor & Customer Liaison
Communicate installation plans, cable routes, and antenna placements
Provide technical guidance and resolve on?site issues
Support pre?sales activities including surveys, system design, and specifications
Deliver post?sales support including customer training
General Engineering Duties
Design, install, and commission PMR, DMR, telemetry radio, and microwave systems
Support and maintain Motorola radio systems
Diagnose and repair radio equipment from hand portables to base stations
Produce H&S documentation to meet customer requirements
Maintain high technical standards and support knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in regional standby rotas when required
Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines at all times

Key Outcomes
Deliver exceptional service to all customers
Ensure smooth handover of completed installations to the service team
Strengthen the organisation’s reputation through high?quality engineering leadership

Essential Skills & Experience
Proven working background in two?way radio communications
Strong knowledge of Motorola PMR, DMR, TETRA, telemetry, or microwave systems
Understanding of IP technologies including routing, switching, and VoIP
Experience with DAS (active and passive), VHF/UHF, and cellular systems
Ability to detect and resolve RF interference and intermodulation issues
Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G in?building coverage techniques
EMF testing and ICNIRP compliance experience
Proven project design and project management capability
Competent in producing H&S documentation
Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Full UK driving licence and valid passport
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to undergo security vetting

Desirable
Experience with LV electrical systems
SCADA / Control & Automation knowledge
Understanding of TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profibus, RS232
Experience with Trbonet, Windows Server, SQL Server
RF over Fibre experience
Duplexer, combiner, and filter tuning
CCNA or PASMA training
HNC Electrical/Electronics or equivalent
Confined space or CSCS/EUSR/SHEA certification

Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Bonus
Hybrid
Full training and development
23 days Bank Holidays
Pension
Medical Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Discounted Gym Membership
Career Development
Staff events/ incentives
Plus so much more………….

 

How to Apply:

Send your CV to [email protected]
Or call Helen on 0161 237 4230

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