Senior Project Engineer (CEM/DPE) - Signalling

Randstad Cpe London; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading rail delivery organization is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specialized in Signalling for ongoing projects. Responsibilities include technical leadership and risk management across multiple programmes, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards. The ideal candidate has prior experience as a DPE or CEM and a degree in engineering. This contract role is based in York and expected to last for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a DPE or CEM is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards and assurance processes.
• Proven background in signalling design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead across multiple signalling-focused programmes.
• Manage multidisciplinary interfaces to ensure compliance.
• Proactive risk management and delivery excellence.

Skills

Signalling design

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Network Rail standards

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Engineer (CEM/DPE) - Signalling – Rail Infrastructure Projects
Location: York
Contract Type: Contract 6 months ongoing

Inside IR35

We’re working with a leading rail delivery organisation on the lookout for a Senior Project Engineer (Signalling) to support a portfolio of renewals and re-signalling projects. This role is focused on schemes progressing through ES3 (Single Option Identified and Endorsed) and ES4 (Design Standards Approved and Approval in Principle) stages.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead across multiple signalling-focused programmes, ensuring engineering assurance, design coordination, and stakeholder alignment.
• Proactive risk management, compliance, and delivery excellence across the project lifecycle.
• Manage multidisciplinary interfaces and ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and engineering assurance processes.

Key Requirements

• Prior experience as a DPE or CEM is essential to obtain Authority to Work
• Strong working knowledge of Network Rail standards and engineering assurance processes
• Proven background in signalling design, integration, and technical leadership
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary interfaces and ensure compliance across the project lifecycle

Ideal Candidate

• Degree-qualified or chartered engineer (or equivalent experience)
• Deep understanding of rail signalling systems and standards
• Comfortable working in regulated, fast-paced environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

How to apply

Interested? Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity in the rail sector. Immediate starts available for suitable candidates.