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

JR United Kingdom; York; 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 dynamic team in York. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in SISS design and engineering to support vital projects across the UK's rail network. You'll be responsible for technical aspects, from surveying and designing to overseeing installations, ensuring quality and compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a company committed to innovation and excellence. Join a team that values diversity and fosters personal growth while contributing to essential infrastructure that connects communities.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

• Strong experience in system design and technical engineering within SISS.
• Must hold relevant Licences/certifications for the engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project upgrade works across Network Rail and TFL infrastructure.
• Ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget.

Skills

SISS experience

Engineering skills

Design skills

Survey skills

AutoCAD proficiency

MicroStation proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Relevant Licences/certifications

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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Rail Systems Engineer - SISS Design Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), York

Client:

Telent

Location:

York

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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. This will include survey, design and technical aspects of SISS within a Rail environment.

Typical Deliverables

• Strong experience in system design, survey and technical engineering experience within SISS.
• May be required to lead on creating ideas for new products or services and drawing up plans for a new design.
• Taking ideas from the initial design stage through to the production and/or installations process.
• Drawing up detailed technical plans for ideas and concepts.
• Using mathematical and scientific skills to create workable, real-world solutions to problems.
• Selecting the appropriate materials for a new product or a new construction.
• Calculating an accurate cost analysis forecast for a project.
• Completing the required technical and regulatory documents.
• Will be required to ensure quality-control tests on a new product/system and overseeing its construction/manufacture, development and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of own professional engineering discipline and basic knowledge of related professional engineering disciplines.
• Arranging testing products, systems, software or infrastructure.
• Ensuring projects are completed on-time and within the specified budget.
• Maintaining and developing their personal engineering skills.
• Solving complex problems; taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Working independently; receiving minimal guidance.
• May be required to lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Acts as a mentor for colleagues with less experience.
• Complies with prevailing QEHS requirements associated with the role.

Skill Requirements

• Must have previous technical SISS experience, Engineering, Design and Survey skills.
• Holds the relevant specified/designated Licences/certifications for the discipline/business sector.
• Computer literate, competent with MS Office suite, Word, Excel, etc.
• Working knowledge of the quality standards and processes and regulatory requirements applicable to the designated discipline/business area.
• Competent all-round verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully proficient in AutoCAD/MicroStation and other CAD specified software.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Customer focused and able to deal with internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell additional days each year.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.