Lead Signalling Design Engineer

Fusion People Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People seeks a Lead Design Engineer (Signalling) for a Birmingham-based contract role. The assignment runs initially until 26 February 2027 with potential extensions, and pays £500–£550 per day outside IR35.

The role requires an engineering degree or equivalent and IRSE Signalling Principles Designer and Signalling Design Verifier licences, plus strong design and communication skills across signalling systems and related standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent requirement.
• IRSE Signalling Principles Designer and Signalling Design Verifier Licence mandatory.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in design and implementation of Signalling Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design production/checking of the signalling detail design as per relevant standards and Signalling Design Specifications.
• Perform complex railway signal design tasks to relevant standards, industry codes and practices.
• Interact with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimum outcome.
• Provide functional support and guidance to junior Design staff for all aspects of Signalling Design.
• Assist in the risk assessment of planned and completed designs.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Signalling design

Education

Engineering degree/HND/HNC

Tools

Westlock SSI

WTS Westlock

Job description

Lead Design Engineer (Signalling)

Rail Client

Contract duration - initially until 26/02/2027 with potential extensions

Location - Birmingham

IR35 - outside

Rate - £500 - £550 per day

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design production/checking of the signalling detail design as per relevant standards and Signalling Design Specifications
• Performing complex railway signal design tasks to relevant standards, industry codes and practices
• Interacting with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimum outcome
• Provide functional support and guidance to junior Design staff for all aspects of Signalling Design
• Assist in the risk assessment of planned and completed designs

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