Survey Installation Design Engineer (Survey IDE) – Network Services
Hybrid working – Midlands / South of the UK (Work from home, Telent office, Customer sites)
Full time, Permanent
Telent are seeking a Survey Installation Design Engineer (Survey IDE) to join our Network Services division following an influx of work across multiple programmes. This is a hybrid working / Agile role that will involve remote working, occasional attendance at Telent offices, and travel to customer sites across the UK. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel are essential.
When you join Telent’s Engineering Team, you’ll be part of a high-performing group delivering complex and critical work. You’ll collaborate with technical experts dedicated to building and protecting the nation’s essential communications infrastructure - keeping services connected 24/7.
Role Profile
Reporting to the Installation Design Manager, you will produce high-quality installation design documentation for Network Services projects. You’ll spend most of your time working remotely or from a Telent office, supported by frequent site visits.
Your primary focus will be conducting site and desktop surveys, documenting existing network cabinets, cabling, power supplies, and infrastructure to assess their suitability for proposed upgrades or installations. Full training will be provided, tailored to your existing skills and accreditations.
What You’ll Do
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented engineer with proven experience conducting telecoms surveys and producing installation designs. Comfortable working independently, on-site, and within a collaborative team, you bring strong communication skills, sound technical judgment, and a commitment to high-quality, compliant work. You’re confident engaging with stakeholders, producing clear documentation, and supporting field teams, and you approach each project with professionalism, reliability, and a customer-focused mindset. Relevant certifications and strong IT skills will help you thrive in this role.
Key attributes include:
Key Requirements
What We Offer
A career at Telent offers opportunities to work across sectors, technologies, and customer environments, enabling you to develop your skills and create meaningful impact. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse ideas and ensures everyone can thrive.
Benefits include:
We are proud to champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring our teams reflect the communities we serve. At Telent, people are at the heart of what we do.
Telent Core Values: Be Collaborative, Be Inclusive, Be Customer Focused, Take Responsibility
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About Telent Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.