Trusted Telecoms Recruitment Partner Since 1990
MPI has been a specialist in telecoms recruitment for the rail industry since 1990. For over three decades, we’ve provided highly skilled, compliant telecoms and communication professionals across both Network Rail and London Underground (LUL) infrastructures.
We’ve proudly supported a wide range of complex, high-profile projects, including:
West Coast Main Line
East London Line
FTN
Airedale–Bathgate Rail Link
Crossrail
GSM-R
Radio Frequency upgrades
LUL communications enhancements
Supporting Innovation in Rail Connectivity
As the UK rail network evolves, so too does its telecoms infrastructure. The enhanced network transitioning from a 48-count to a 432-count fibre cable — will allow for more effective asset monitoring and the deployment of new technologies such as trackside sensors and CCTV. These advancements will support faster, more reliable services for passengers and greater safety for railway personnel and MPI is ready to provide skilled telecoms professionals to support every stage of this transition, from design and installation to testing, commissioning, and maintenance, ensuring the workforce is as future-ready as the technology it delivers.
Supplying to Industry Leaders
Our telecoms professionals are trusted by some of the most respected names in the industry, including Network Rail, Siemens, Telent, Thales, Alstom, Atkins Rail, Fourway Communication, and Amey Rail.
We’ve successfully placed candidates in a wide variety of specialist roles, such as:
Telecom Installers
SISS Engineers (CAT5 CAT6 cable instillation)
CMS Cable Management System)
Fibre Splicers
Copper Jointers
Test & Commissioning Engineers
CCTV Installers
Telecom Design Engineers
Systems Design Engineers
Telecom Project Engineers
Work Package Managers
Telecom Planners
Site Project Managers
Technical Administrators
Protection Staff with Telecoms Expertise
PICOTs (Person In Charge of Testing)
Sector Expertise That Delivers
Our deep knowledge of systems like FTNx, GSM-R, PIS, CCTV, SCADA, and the upcoming 432-count ribbon fibre rollout across the Network Rail infrastructure means we can confidently match the right talent to the right project whether for installation, testing, commissioning, design, or delivery.
Flexible, Reliable, Scalable Recruitment
We continually recruit experienced telecoms professionals and project staff, offering flexible and scalable recruitment solutions tailored to the needs of the UK rail sector. At MPI, we remain committed to placing the right people in the right roles — safely, efficiently, and reliably.