Lead Signalling Design Engineer

DEPLOY LIMITED; Ridgacre; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Deploy Limited is seeking a Lead Signalling Design Engineer to manage signalling design activities for rail projects in the West Midlands. The role requires delivering safe, timely and compliant solutions in line with customer requirements and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering qualification (HNC/HND/degree or equivalent) and an IRSE Signalling Principles Designer and Verifier Licence, with a strong track record in railway signalling design.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required (HNC/HND/degree or equivalent).
• IRSE Signalling Principles Designer and Verifier Licence is required.
• Proficiency in signalling scheme design, LAP, specifications, SSI wiring, fringe designs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage signalling design plans, estimates and drawings.
• Ensure designs can be constructed and installed safely, in line with customer requirements and industry specifications.
• Ensure project timescales and budgets are adhered to.
• Check and review designs produced.
• Provide guidance and support to the design team.

Skills

Signalling design

IRSE licence

Railway engineering

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/degree)

Job description

Lead Signalling Design Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-09-11T11:04:16

Location: Ridgacre, West Midlands, GB, B32 1

Contract Type: Contract

Application Deadline: 2026-10-09T16:32:35.5

Salary Range: £450 - £600

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a Lead Signalling Design Engineer (outside IR35) to join a major name in the rail industry. The purpose of the role is to manage design activities to ensure the safe, timely and successful implementation of signalling schemes.

Duties

• Management of signalling design plans, estimates and drawings
• Ensuring designs can be constructed and installed safely, in line with customer requirements and industry specifications
• Making sure project timescales and budgets are adhered to
• Check and review designs produced
• Provide guidance and support to the design team

Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, degree or equivalent), along with track record in railway signalling design
• IRSE Signalling Principles Designer and Verifier Licence
• High level of proficiency in signalling scheme design, LAP, specifications, SSI wiring, fringe designs etc

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Signalling Design Engineer.