Lead Rail Signalling Supervisor (On-site)

weServed; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension and life assurance

Digital GP & health check

Employee discounts

Professional fees covered

Reservists leave

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock in Belfast is seeking a Signalling Supervisor to lead safety-critical signalling works across live rail infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered safely and to standards. Based at Milewater Road Depot, the role covers supervision, planning, and coordination with project teams.

You will manage teams, monitor quality and safety, and handle site records and interface with contractors. A targeted medical questionnaire is required.

Qualifications

• Significant signalling and telecommunications experience within the rail.
• Experience supervising or leading teams in a rail signalling environment.
• Experience working to railway safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Experience carrying out signalling testing, maintenance, installation, or commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate signalling teams on site.
• Monitoring quality, safety, and productivity to ensure projects meet required standards and deadlines.
• Supporting planning activities, resource allocation, and site operations.
• Completing and maintaining site records, briefings, and safe system of work documentation.
• Liaising with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works.

Skills

Signalling experience

Team leadership

Rail safety standards

Signalling testing/maintenance

Education

BS1/BS2 training

Installation & Maintenance

Railway Relay Interlocking

SMTH/G110 Lead Tester

PT Safety certification

IRSE Team Leader licence

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

Babcock in Belfast is seeking a Signalling Supervisor to lead safety-critical signalling works across live rail infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered safely and to standards. Based at Milewater Road Depot, the role covers supervision, planning, and coordination with project teams.

You will manage teams, monitor quality and safety, and handle site records and interface with contractors. A targeted medical questionnaire is required.