IRSE Signalling Installation Team Leader

Global Infrastructure Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an IRSE Signalling Installation Team Leader to oversee various rail signalling projects across the UK. This role is primarily site-based, focusing on leading a skilled team in the installation of signalling systems while ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines. Successful candidates will bring at least two years of rail signalling experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead effectively. Join a company renowned for its commitment to employee development and diversity, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help shape the future of rail infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of IRSE rail signalling experience required.
• Must hold various safety competencies and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in signalling installation to ensure quality standards.
• Plan and organize installation activities per specifications.

Skills

IRSE rail signalling experience

Effective communication

Team leadership

Driving skills

Education

SMTH competence

PTS (AC/DC) certification

Network Rail ICI certification

Lookout certification

SWL certification

LUL & SIG 4 track safety competencies

First Aid at Work competency

Tools

Small tools

Job description

Global Rail Construction Ltd is part of the Global Infrastructure Group and is a leading UK provider of design and build services to clients in the rail and transportation sector.

The company is a principal contractor for UK mainline and metro railways across a number of disciplines, which include signalling, mechanical, electrical and power (MEP), telecoms, civil and structural engineering, maintenance, renewal, providing a fully tested and commissioned service, on both Network Rail and Transport For London controlled infrastructure.

We are currently seeking an IRSE Signalling Installation Team Leader to work on a variety of Rail Signalling projects across the UK.

Job description:

• The role is predominately site based providing signalling support within various signalling installation works.
• Lead a team of skilled Installation staff in all manners of Signalling Installation to a laid standard of quality.
• Plan and organise the installation activity to ensure specifications, design and materials requirements are actioned and the work is carried out to the timescales as specified in the Work Package Plan and Task Briefings.
• Carry out review of Signalling diagrams.
• Complete /Sign off work allocation forms and report site progress as required
• Candidates should note that the position will require travel throughout the UK at certain times.

Successful applicants will have the following:

• 2 years Minimum IRSE rail signalling experience
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Hold SMTH competence.
• Hold PTS (AC/DC), Network Rail ICI, Lookout, SWL, LUL & SIG 4 track safety competencies.
• Hold Manual Handling, Small tools and First Aid at Work competency.
• Proven experience of team leadership and influencing staff.
• Previous experience of Installation and construction activities associated with multiple types of Signalling equipment.
• Able and willing to drive – Full UK driving licence.
• Able and willing to lodge away.

About us:

Global Rail Construction has an outstanding reputation for employee retention and our success lies in the quality and diversity of our people and our commitment to training and developing our staff.

We value diversity and inclusion as an employer, which is why we invite applications from all individuals regardless of background or education. However, for some positions, we do assess role-related expertise.

How to apply:

To apply online please click the ‘Apply’ button below. Please ensure that you include details of all relevant qualifications and competencies with your application.