Rail Systems Engineer - SISS Design Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Rail Systems Engineer to join their expanding team in Leeds. This role involves delivering project upgrades across the UK rail network, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. The ideal candidate will have strong SISS design and engineering experience, alongside a passion for problem-solving and innovation. You will work collaboratively with a diverse team, contributing to impactful projects that enhance rail infrastructure. Join a company that values development, learning, and diversity, offering a supportive environment for all employees.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Wellbeing portal

Discounts via Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical SISS experience is essential.
• Relevant engineering qualifications and licenses are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project upgrade works across various infrastructure.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Mentor colleagues and maintain personal engineering skills.

Skills

SISS experience

Engineering skills

Design skills

Survey skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant licenses/certifications

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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Rail Systems Engineer - SISS Design Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Telent

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our expanding Rail Systems Engineering team. You’ll be working in a part of Telent that is dedicated to maintaining the UK wide rail network. Our customers include Transport for London, Network Rail, and a host of Train Operating Companies.

Reporting to the Lead Safety and Security Engineer, the system engineer will be responsible for delivering project upgrade works mainly across Network Rail, TFL, TFGM etc. infrastructure. Acting as the systems engineer for customer’s project, you will be responsible for undertaking all technical aspects of projects, including survey, design, and technical aspects of SISS within a Rail environment.

Typical Deliverables

• Strong experience in system design, survey, and technical engineering within SISS.
• May be required to lead on creating ideas for new products or services and drawing up plans for new designs.
• Taking ideas from the initial design stage through to production and installation.
• Drawing up detailed technical plans for ideas and concepts.
• Using mathematical and scientific skills to create workable, real-world solutions to problems.
• Selecting appropriate materials for new products or constructions.
• Calculating accurate cost analysis forecasts for projects.
• Completing technical and regulatory documents.
• Ensuring quality-control tests on new products/systems and overseeing their construction, development, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of own engineering discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Arrange testing of products, systems, software, or infrastructure.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain and develop personal engineering skills.
• Solve complex problems and take new perspectives on solutions.
• Work independently with minimal guidance.
• Lead projects or project steps within broader projects.
• Mentor colleagues with less experience.
• Comply with QEHS requirements.

Skill Requirements

• Previous technical SISS experience, engineering, design, and survey skills.
• Relevant licenses/certifications for the discipline.
• Proficient with MS Office, AutoCAD/MicroStation, and other CAD software.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively and customer-focused.
• Problem-solving passion and strong analytical skills.

What We Offer

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, with a focus on development, learning, and impact. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Additional Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays, with buy/sell options.
• Company pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts via Telent Reward scheme.