Senior Project Engineer (Software)

Owen Daniels; Smisby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in the UK seeks a Senior Project Engineer with a strong background in rail control systems. You will lead engineering activities, produce technical documentation, and ensure project compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has experience in SCADA and BMS systems and can work autonomously. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and includes a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering rail control systems projects required.
• Strong technical knowledge of SCADA, BMS, SISS or mobile solutions necessary.
• Ability to lead technical delivery and work autonomously expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering activities across rail control systems projects.
• Produce specifications, designs, drawings and technical documentation.
• Support project progress, schedules and technical delivery targets.

Skills

Delivering rail control systems projects

Strong technical knowledge of SCADA, BMS, SISS

Work to Network Rail, BS, ISO standards

Lead technical delivery

Understanding of C++/Python

Produce professional technical documentation

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (Software bias)

Leicestershire

Full-time - Flexible working Hours

An established engineering business within the rail sector is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex control systems projects across its Rail Systems division.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering activities across rail control systems projects
• Produce specifications, designs, drawings and technical documentation
• Support and manage technical interfaces with clients and stakeholder
• Ensure compliance with QHSE, CDM and rail industry standards
• Support project progress, schedules and technical delivery targets

Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering rail control systems projects
• Strong technical knowledge of SCADA, BMS, SISS and/or mobile solutions
• Experience working to Network Rail, BS, ISO, Safety and CDM standards
• Ability to lead technical delivery and work autonomously
• Experience and understanding of C++/Python
• Experience producing professional technical documentation

Technical Skills (Desirable)

• Safety Functional / TÜV certification
• Programming and configuration experience (e.g. Silworx, GX Works, Iconics, HMI)
• Coding experience (C, Visual Basic, scripting/macros)
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and system designs

Hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Core hours: Mon-Thurs 09:00-16:00 | Fri 09:00-12:00