Senior Radio Systems Engineer

Senior Radio Systems Engineer

Location: Greater Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year Contract: Full-time Mon‑Fri (37.50 hours per week), Permanent Benefits: Medical Cash Plan Life Assurance Discounted Gym Membership Additional Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Senior Radio Systems Engineer to join a growing communications engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled radio engineer who enjoys working across system design, installation, commissioning, and technical oversight for large-scale radio communication projects across the UK and Europe.

You will act as a senior technical point of contact for customers, support the Project Management Office, and play a key role in delivering complex radio systems to the highest standards.

• Install cabling, mount antennas, and configure RF equipment
• Program and test Motorola systems
• Commission PMR, DMR, telemetry radio, and microwave infrastructure

• Carry out PPMs across multiple sites
• Complete annual inspections and corrective actions

• Record test results, configuration details, and asset information
• Upload reports, photos, and documentation to shared systems

• Work closely with the PMO and Technical Lead
• Coordinate with subcontractors for installation tasks
• Provide pre‑sales support including surveys, system design, and specifications
• Deliver post‑sales support including customer training

• Diagnose and repair radio equipment from hand portables to base stations
• Conduct full diagnostic testing using bench and portable test equipment
• Prepare H&S documentation to meet customer requirements
• Maintain high technical standards and support knowledge sharing within the team
• Participate in standby rotas when required

• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines at all times
• Identify and support revenue generating opportunities
• Carry out any additional duties as required by management

• 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 delivery

• Minimum 5 years experience 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 communication skills and a right‑first‑time approach
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• 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, PASMA, HNC Electrical/Electronics

• Competitive salary
• Expenses paid
• 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

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