Senior Project Engineer (SISS / Telecoms)

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch to deliver Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) and telecom solutions across UK rail projects. The role involves end-to-end project engagement, requiring rail industry experience and strong communication skills. Candidates should be proficient in drawing interpretation and engineering documentation. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Overtime and uplifts when working onsite

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working with flexible hours

12pm finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Rail industry experience, ideally involving SISS, SCADA or control systems.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients.
• Ability to read drawings, interpret designs and produce clear documentation.
• Good understanding of BS, ISO, Network Rail and CDM standards.
• Experience with MS Office and engineering tools.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• An engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce specifications, designs, drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Lead technical interfaces and work closely with clients and external teams.
• Carry out site activities including surveys, testing, and commissioning.
• Review technical standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Investigate site issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare clear written communications for various audiences.
• Support the project team to meet design, construction, and testing targets.

Skills

Rail industry experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to read drawings

Understanding of BS, ISO, Network Rail standards

Experience with MS Office

CAD and Visio proficiency

Ability to work independently

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Visio

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Would you like to play a key role in delivering Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) and wider telecoms engineering across rail projects?

What's in it for you

• Compeittive basic salary
• Overtime and uplifts when working onsite
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 over time)
• 95% office based with 5% of your time spent onsite.
• Hybrid working with flexible start & finish times
• 12pm finish on a Friday

What will you be doing?

• Your work will span the full lifecycle, including:
  • Producing specifications, designs, drawings and supporting documentation
  • Leading technical interfaces and working closely with clients and external engineering teams
  • Carrying out site activities, including surveys, testing and commissioning
  • Reviewing technical standards and ensuring compliance with rail, CDM and QHSE requirements
  • Investigating site issues and implementing corrective actions
  • Preparing clear written communications for both internal and external audiences
  • Supporting the wider project team to make sure design, construction, testing and commercial targets are met

Where you'll be doing it

You’ll join a rail systems team delivering control, SCADA, BMS, SISS and telecoms solutions across a range of UK rail projects. The work is varied, technical and hands‑on, with plenty of collaboration across engineering disciplines.

What you'll need

• Rail industry experience, ideally involving SISS, SCADA or control systems
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients
• Ability to read drawings, interpret designs and produce clear documentation
• Good understanding of BS, ISO, Network Rail and CDM standards
• Experience with MS Office and engineering tools such as CAD and Visio
• Able to work independently, manage your own workload and resolve technical issues
• An engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent experience

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