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Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
Who We AreAt Network Rail, we're the publicly owned operator of Britain's rail infrastructure.We're trusted custodians o...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling
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Senior Telecoms Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by FBI &TMT
We are seeking a Senior Telco / Network Orchestration Engineer to support the design, deployment, integration and operat...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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Solutions Architect (Telecom) III
Posted 2 weeks ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Design and document enterprise technology solutions that support application modernization and business needs.This role...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sign UpProject Engineer / Wireless Telecom Construction / New Berlin, CT
Posted 2 weeks ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
We are seeking a Wireless Construction Project Coordinator to support a large-scale 5G wireless infrastructure initiativ...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or New Berlin, Wisconsin
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Programme/Portfolio Manager - TSA - (Telecoms Security Act)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Flint UK Technology Services
Programme/Portfolio Manager - TSA - (Telecoms Security Act)Our client, a Tier 1 telecommunications operator, is seeking...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Reading, Berkshire
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About Our Telecoms Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a telecoms contractor do?
Telecoms as a sector generates contract work across a distinctive range of engineering, technology, commercial, and professional disciplines specific to the telecommunications industry. Contractors working in telecoms are engaged by mobile network operators, fixed-line broadband providers, cable operators, satellite communications companies, equipment vendors including Nokia, Ericsson, and Cisco, and the specialist integrators and professional services firms that design, build, and operate telecoms infrastructure on behalf of network operators. The sector's large capital investment programmes, technology refresh cycles, and the regulatory environment overseen by Ofcom create a consistent pipeline of project and programme-based contract work alongside the steady operational support market.
The telecoms sector has several distinctive technical domains that require deep specialist knowledge: radio access network engineering including the physical and logical design of macro and small cell deployments; core network engineering including IP/MPLS, IMS, and cloud-native 5G core network architecture; transmission and transport network engineering; OSS and BSS systems which manage network operations and billing; and telecoms regulatory and spectrum management, where Ofcom's requirements around spectrum licensing, network sharing, and coverage obligations create ongoing compliance and advisory work. Commercial and programme management roles in telecoms require familiarity with the specific contract forms and procurement practices of the sector, including the large programme frameworks under which operators procure network infrastructure from their equipment vendors. Most senior telecoms contractors have built their expertise within a specific technical domain and can navigate the operator-vendor relationship from either side.
What is the market like for telecoms contractors?
Telecoms contracting is supported by a large and long-term investment pipeline across both the mobile and fixed broadband markets. The 5G standalone network rollout, which follows the initial non-standalone deployments, is driving continued investment in core network and RAN infrastructure. The full-fibre broadband build-out, one of the largest infrastructure programmes in UK history, is generating substantial civil engineering, network design, and programme management contract demand. Enterprise 5G and private wireless networks are a growing source of contract demand as industrial and enterprise organisations invest in dedicated wireless infrastructure. The sector's mix of large operators, equipment vendors, and specialist integrators creates a diverse contractor market with varied engagement models and rate structures.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do telecoms contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for telecoms roles in Manchester typically range from £400 to £700 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many telecoms vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 60 telecoms contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to September 2026.