Wireless Survey Engineer

Job Title: Wireless Surveying Engineer

Location: Nationwide (Travel & Overnight Stays Required)

Rate: Daily Rate - Expected weekly £750.00 - £1600 per week. Van Fuel Tools etc all supplied

Job Type: Contract

Start Date: September 25

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Wireless Surveying Engineer to join our telecoms infrastructure team. This is a field-based role involving national travel and climbing of telecom masts, rooftops, and towers to conduct RF surveys, line-of-sight (LoS) tests, and site audits for wireless network deployments (5G/LTE/microwave).

You’ll play a vital role in supporting mobile network operators, equipment vendors, and

infrastructure providers in designing and maintaining next-generation wireless networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys on rooftops, towers, and greenfield sites to assess suitability for wireless infrastructure
  
  
• Perform Line-of-Sight (LoS), RF signal strength, and microwave path testing
  
  
• Capture and document data including photos, GPS coordinates, and environmental details
  
  
• Generate accurate survey reports using industry-standard software (e.g. Google Earth Pro, Pathloss, iBwave)
  
  
• Liaise with project managers, design teams, and health & safety representatives
  
  
• Always comply with all working at height and RF safety procedures
  
  
• Use handheld tools and equipment (e.g. laser rangefinders, GPS devices, signal meters)
  
  
• Travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays
  
  Requirements
  
  Essential
  
  
• Proven experience working at height on masts, towers, or rooftops
  
  
• Valid Tower Climber / Rooftop Access / Rescue Training (MATS/Arqiva-approved)
  
  
• RF Awareness Certificate
  
  
• Emergency First Aid at Work
  
  
• Working at Height Medical Certificate (Fit-to-Work)
  
  
• Strong awareness of telecoms safety standards and best practices
  
  
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
  Desirable
  
  
• IPAF (3a/3b) and/or PASMA
  
  
• Experience with Pathloss, iBwave, or equivalent survey software
  
  
• Familiarity with 4G/5G/RF propagation principles
  
  
• Drone survey experience (GVC/A2 CofC)
  
  
• Security Clearance (or eligibility)