Lead Design Engineer- Signalling

Siemens Mobility; Hurley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Design Engineer- Signalling to direct all activities of the design team to meet customer specifications and schedules for signalling projects. You will verify output quality, ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide guidance on signalling design.

The role requires IRSE Signalling Principles Designer and DV Licences, plus a technical degree. This fixed-term contract has potential for extensions and involves close collaboration with

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• IRSE Signalling Principles Designer licence
• Signalling Design Verifier licence
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Signalling Systems Engineering and design checks

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of signalling plans, estimates and drawings to meet timescales and budgets
• Conduct independent checking of signalling systems as required
• Ensure design outputs meet safety and technical standards
• Provide guidance on all aspects of signal design within projects
• Forecast manpower requirements for design work and resource allocation

Skills

Signalling design

Team leadership

Independent checking

Communication

Project planning

Education

Engineering Degree/HND/HNC qualification

Tools

Westlock (SSI) data & control tables

WTS-Westlock trackside system

Job description

Lead Design Engineer- Signalling Location: Birmingham Outside IR35 Contract: February 2027 Minimum (Potential for Extensions) Siemens Mobility is dedicated to pioneering the future of transportation. Our dynamic team is always exploring new ways to drive innovation and efficiency in rail. We are searching for forward-thinkers who are eager to challenge themselves and make a tangible impact. If you are passionate about creating sustainable and intelligent transport solutions, we want you on our team. We have an opportunity to join Siemens Mobility as a Lead Design Engineer- Signalling in our Rail Infrastructure business where you will direct all activities of the teams to achieve the safe implementation of signalling projects to the customer's specifications and timescales agreed. You will also check the quality of output from the relevant section is to the required standards and target dates are achieved.

You’ll make an impact by

• Directing the preparation of technical details signalling plans, estimates and working drawings for signalling works within the project team to meet laid down timescales and authorised budget constraints
• Carrying out independent checking of Signalling systems as required
• Ensuring the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work in order that successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved
• Providing functional support and guidance to the Design Engineer(s) and others within the team on all aspects of Signal Design within allocated projects
• Support forecasting manpower requirements for design work to enable allocation of resources to be made

Your success will be grounded by

• Engineering Degree/HND/HNC qualification
• IRSE Signalling Principles Designer and Signalling Design Verifier Licence
• Strong and effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience in all aspects of design and implementation of Signalling Systems Engineering with focus on preparation and checking of design plans and working details
• Competent in Scheme Plans, LAP, Specifications, SSI Wiring, Fringe Designs and Checking.
• SSI (Westlock) data & Control tables Design/Checking experience will be desirable
• WTS- Westlock trackside system technology knowledge will be advantage.

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