Radio Communications Engineer

Radio Communications Engineer

Location:

Culham, Oxfordshire

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary Range: £37,020 – £41,227 (plus South Eastern Allowance of £2,000)

Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and vital role? Join our client the Civil Nuclear Constabulary's team as a Radio Communications Engineer! In this exciting position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational capability of front‑line officers and emergency services across the UK.

• Impactful Work:
  Be part of a team that supports critical voice communication systems used by police officers and emergency services.
• Professional Growth:
  Engage with emerging technologies and best practises like ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, and Prince 2.
• Flexibility:
  While the role is primarily office‑based, it includes travel to various sites across the UK and occasional unsocial hours to support operational activities.

• Plan, implement, and deliver work streams/projects supporting the Operational Communications Strategy.
• Resolve faults and issues related to communication devices and equipment.
• Provide tactical and operational advice, translating technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders, representing the Constabulary effectively.

• Vocational qualification or work experience in Radio Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in installing, integrating, and maintaining technical radio or communications systems.
• Strong planning and documentation skills, with a proactive attitude towards managing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Police Vetting Criteria: must have resided within the UK continuously for at least 5 years at the time of application.

• Understanding of regulated environments and experience with Airwave technology.
• Familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project.

• Competitive salary with an annual range of £37,020 to £41,227.
• Additional South Eastern Allowance of £2,000.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of mission‑critical communications.
• Security clearance required due to the sensitive nature of the work.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.