Rail Signalling Supervisor: Lead Projects

Babcock International Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP and health checks

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

Reservists paid leave

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Signalling Supervisor at Milewater Road Depot, Belfast, to lead live rail signalling projects and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery. The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will supervise signalling teams, manage resources, and maintain documentation, while coordinating with project teams and contractors to deliver critical rail infrastructure safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Signalling and telecommunications experience within rail industry.
• 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

• Leading and coordinating 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

Railway standards

Signalling testing

Education

BS1/BS2 training

IRSE Licence (Team Leader)

Personal Track Safety

UK Driving Licence

Module 5 certification (Lead Tester)

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Signalling Supervisor at Milewater Road Depot, Belfast, to lead live rail signalling projects and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery. The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will supervise signalling teams, manage resources, and maintain documentation, while coordinating with project teams and contractors to deliver critical rail infrastructure safely and efficiently.