DPE & Telecoms Engineer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Engineering |
| Salary | £500 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 24th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7656-PSR1JP00104218 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a DPE & Telecoms Engineer to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The DPE will be required to:
- Implement the Rail High Speed systems and procedures to deliver a cost- effective, high-quality, and safe approach to design, construction, commissioning, and other technical activities.
- Review all relevant legislation.
- Lead on all of the approvals and consents required for the design and implementation of the projects.
- Monitor the competence of all Project Engineers working on projects within the team and provide functional guidance, direction, and briefing.
- Apply engineering controls and procedures to all projects and check all design and construction works are carried out and are appropriate to the Railway Group and
- Rail High Speed Company standards applicable to their discipline.
- Advise project and programme management in respect of all construction activities, testing and commissioning, and site supervision.
- Monitor whether the design and construction elements meet the requirements of legislation, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
- Assure whether contractors' design, construction and specialist personnel are competent.
- Undertake reviews of design and construction activities.
- Arrange audits of contractors to monitor whether safety and quality of design, construction, testing and commissioning, and management systems are adequate.
- Undertake the duties of Designated Project Engineer (DPE).
The projects that a DPE would be involved with are:
- RCCS & EMMIS
- VCS
- VHME
- GSM-R and Radio Equipment projects
- CCTV
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria
- Telecoms background
- NRHS
- Previous rail experience
- Familiar with Early Stages of Pace
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Implement the Rail High Speed systems and procedures to deliver a cost- effective, high-quality, and safe approach to design, construction, commissioning, and other technical activities.
