Rail Signalling Design Engineer - Contract (Birmingham)

Fusion People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking a Signalling Design Engineer in Birmingham on a contract basis. The role covers production and checking of signalling detail designs, in line with standards and Signalling Design Specifications, for a rail client. You will liaise with stakeholders and support junior staff while contributing to risk assessments.

The position offers daily rate £400–£500 and an initial contract duration through 26 Feb 2027, outside IR35 with potential extensions. Based in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• IRSE Signalling Designer Licence and Verifier licence advantageous.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Scheme Plans, LAP, Specifications, SSI Wiring, Fringe Designs.
• SSI (Westlock) data & Control tables experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design production and checking of the signalling detail design.
• Perform complex railway signal design tasks to relevant standards and practices.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Provide guidance to junior design staff on signalling design.
• Assist in risk assessment of planned and completed designs.

Skills

Signalling design

Design production

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Engineering degree

HND/HNC qualification

Tools

SSI Wiring

Westlock data

Westlock control tables

WTS Westlock

Job description

Fusion People is seeking a Signalling Design Engineer in Birmingham on a contract basis. The role covers production and checking of signalling detail designs, in line with standards and Signalling Design Specifications, for a rail client. You will liaise with stakeholders and support junior staff while contributing to risk assessments.

The position offers daily rate £400–£500 and an initial contract duration through 26 Feb 2027, outside IR35 with potential extensions. Based in Birmingham.