Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Design Engineer (UK Wireless Next Gen Networks)
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Design Engineer (UK Wireless Next Gen Networks) – Fully Remote
£45,000 – £55,000 + Remote Working Stipend + Training + Progression + Company Benefits Location: HQ (Irvine), Fully Remote
About the Role
Are you an Design Engineer from the telecoms sector, excited to work on a long-term, UK government-backed project focused on expanding cellular networks to the UK’s most remote areas? The opportunity exists to join a well-established design team shaping the future of telecoms—fully remotely, with strong career progression and training support.
This position is with one of the UK’s leading telecoms infrastructure providers, a key innovator in emergency networks, connecting security forces, disaster relief, and critical emergency services. The company has a relaxed, friendly, and open culture, prioritising employee wellbeing in all decisions.
For the right candidate, there’s a chance to collaborate with senior designers while working from home, contributing to modern projects like 5G and next-gen cellular infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Create AutoCAD 2D/3D designs for Cellnex networks
- Engage in latest cellular projects, ensuring designs meet evolving standards
- Operate collaboratively to meet project delivery deadlines, balancing technical precision with efficiency
- Work as part of a senior design team on cutting-edge remote network infrastructure
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Requirements & Fit
Technical Skills & Experience
✅ AutoCAD mastery (2D and 3D experience critical) ✅ Proven expertise in telecoms infrastructure design, including Cellnex network involvement (advantageous) ✅ In-depth knowledge of 5G/4G network design principles and urban/rural site placement challenges
Soft Skills
✅ Adaptability to remote working structures (self-discipline, proactive communication) ✅ Passion for collaborative problem-solving and respectful cross-functional teamwork ✅ Eagerness to progress and upskill within the company’s design-infrastructure domains
Why This Role?
📍 Flexibility: Fully remote with a stable environment built by a UK infrastructure giant 🚀 Impact: Helping deliver future-ready connectivity (disaster relief, public safety, remote communities) 🚀 Growth: Progression and training embedded into the governance model 🌱 Cultural Benefits: Top-tier workplace culture prioritising wellbeing and open communication
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Additional Notes
- Reference: BBBH 25740
- Potential Keywords:
AutoCAD, Telecoms, Next-Gen Networks, 5G/4G, Software Design, Cellnex, Project Daffodil, Network Infrastructure, Glasgow
Desired Candidate Profile
Seeking an ambitious Design Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical innovation and scalable telecom projects, and leans towards:
- Purposeful work in government-backed connectivity initiatives and emergency networks
- Long-term impact on UK’s telecom infrastructure
Open to all suitably qualified applicants! Salary offers may be adjusted based on specific expertise.
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(Note: Some keywords span advancements like “Project Daffodil,” initially mentioned in context.)
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