UK remote
Technology Consultant, Advanced Communication Technologies
About this role
The Advanced Communications Technology Technical Consultant will play a key role in delivering Plexal-led innovation and technology consulting programmes, helping organisations navigate the emerging communications technology landscape, make strategic and operational decisions and de-risk potential investments. Advanced communications technology is a critical enabler of commercial connectivity and essential government and defence operations.
The role will contribute technical and strategic insight across advanced telecommunications, radio frequency systems, satellite communications, free-space optics and related technologies, including spectrum management, network resilience, interoperability, secure communications and the convergence of civil and defence requirements. Working within cross-functional teams, the post holder will map how technologies are evolving, identify relevant capability in the UK and beyond, analyse technical and market risks, opportunities and trade-offs, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for clients.
S hape insights about the future of advanced communications and related emerging technology sectors. Design and deliver research and consulting activity for clients, including scoping questions, applying qualitative and quantitative methodologies, interpreting results and presenting findings through impactful reports and presentations. Create high-impact deliverables that help clients make decisions on advanced communications and emerging technology strategy .
Monitor technology trends, market needs and wider drivers across telecommunications, RF systems, satellite communications, free-space optics, secure communications, spectrum and network resilience. Assess technology propositions, interrogate vendor claims and evaluate robustness, risks, opportunities and trade-offs with appropriate technical rigour . Help clients engage effectively with the emerging technology ecosystem, including startups, scaleups, researchers, corporate partners and public-sector stakeholders.
Support the design and delivery of innovation programmes, challenge-led activity, pilots and practical technology evaluation. Manage inputs across several workstreams, maintaining high standards of delivery, documentation and stakeholder communication. Proactively manage regular interaction, communication and collaboration with external stakeholders. Support business development by contributing to public-sector bids and bespoke client proposals.