Principal Telecoms Engineer

  • Employment Solutions Ltd
  • Sep 06, 2025
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Telecoms Engineer to join a leading engineering project within the oil and gas sector. This role is based full-time in the Leatherhead office and will support a major onshore development project. The position focuses on delivering telecoms engineering packages from FEED through to execution.

This role would suit an experienced Telecoms Engineer who has previously held a lead position on onshore FEED projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in telecoms systems design and integration, with hands-on experience in developing detailed engineering deliverables. Prior involvement with Aramco or Middle Eastern projects is highly advantageous.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of telecoms engineering deliverables across all design phases
  • Prepare and review technical documentation such as block diagrams, schematics, cable schedules, and layout drawings
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct technical evaluations and specifications for systems including LAN/WAN, CCTV, PAGA, PABX, and wireless communications
  • Interface with multi-disciplinary teams and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle


Qualifications & Experience:

  • If you have hands-on experience and have been responsible for developing deliverables on major FEED projects, particularly with any oil and gas or Middle Eastern background
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile Middle Eastern oil and gas project
  • Full-time office-based role in Leatherhead
  • Work within a collaborative and technically focused project team

In return you'll receive an hourly rate up to 55.00 per hour (client has deemed the role to be outside of IR35 but individual determination will still be required).

So if you're looking for an opportunity to work with a well-established business in a stable industry, get in touch with Mark Wilkins today on (url removed) or call: (phone number removed).