Senior Telecom Engineer Consultant

On behalf of a world-leading professional services firm and international Tech Hub, we are seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer Consultant with a strong advisory mindset, technical breadth, and excellent client-facing skills to join their Telecom Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) in Porto or Lisbon. 

In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex network engineering and high-level business strategy, acting as a key advisor in large-scale transformation programs for Tier 1 Telecom Carriers across Europe.

- To participate actively in telecom network consultancy projects (mobile and fixed), focusing on transformation and strategic initiatives.

- To contribute to the design, planning, and implementation of end-to-end network solutions, ensuring a cross-functional approach that aligns technical capabilities with business objectives.

- To plan, coordinate, and execute project activities with autonomy to ensure the timely delivery of key outputs.

- To collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to identify requirements, define solutions, and coordinate implementation activities.

- To manage relationships with clients and key stakeholders within your scope of action.

- To support and mentor junior team members in project deliverables while maintaining full autonomy in client-facing environments.

- Higher Education degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.

- At least 4 years of experience in the design, management, and/or implementation of mobile or fixed telecommunications networks.

- Experience in network architecture, implementation, or operation, with participation in projects covering at least one of the following domains: RAN, EPC and 5G Core, Backhaul, Aggregation, and Core, Edge infrastructure and Telco Cloud, OSS and network orchestration solutions or Internet of Things (IoT) platforms and solutions;

- Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) is required.

- Methodologies & Frameworks (Value-Add): Virtualization/containerization of network functions (VNF/CNF) and lifecycle management, PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, eTOM, ONAP, CAMARA APIs, Technical or Cloud certifications (e.g., Nokia, Ericsson, Red Hat, AWS, GCP).

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for client-facing consultancy. 

- Strong team-working abilities, collaboration skills, and a proven track record of building trust with clients and peers. 

- Critical thinking, analytical capabilities, and structured problem-solving skills. 

- High level of organization, planning, quality orientation, and personal autonomy.

- Availability to participate in international projects.

- Employment Contract with the client.

- Personalized Career Development: A diverse work environment fostering continuous learning and a tailored career development plan matching your goals.

- Global Impact: Participation in high-profile national and international projects within a specialized security domain.

- Continuous Learning: Unlimited access to top online learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning and Udemy) and opportunities for specialized training and certifications in emerging technologies (with a strong focus on Cloud).

- Vibrant Culture: A culture of innovation, excellence, and trust, alongside active tech communities and collaborative initiatives.