Senior Rail Signalling Design Engineer

Morson Human Resources Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Lead Design Engineer- Signalling to direct all activities of the team for safe implementation of signalling projects in line with customer specifications and timescales. You will check output quality to meet required standards and target dates.

The role requires a strong engineering background, IRSE licence, and hands-on experience across Scheme Plans, LAP, SSI Wiring, and Westlock systems. Based in Birmingham on an on-site contract with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent (HND/HNC) required.
• IRSE Signalling Principles Designer and Signalling Design Verifier Licence advantageous.
• Strong and effective communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in all aspects of design and implementation of Signalling Systems Engineering.
• Competent in Scheme Plans, LAP, Specifications, SSI Wiring, Fringe Designs and Checking.
• Westlock trackside system knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of technical details, signalling plans, estimates and drawings for signalling works within budget and timescales.
• Carry out independent checking of Signalling systems as required.
• Ensure technical and safety standards are maintained across design work for project delivery and reliability.
• Provide guidance to Design Engineers and team members on all aspects of Signal Design.
• Forecast manpower requirements to enable resource allocation.

Skills

IRSE Licence

Signalling Design

Communication skills

Design verification

Scheme Plans

Westlock knowledge

Education

Engineering Degree/HND/HNC

Tools

SSI Wiring

Westlock data & control tables

Job description

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Lead Design Engineer- Signalling to direct all activities of the team for safe implementation of signalling projects in line with customer specifications and timescales. You will check output quality to meet required standards and target dates.

The role requires a strong engineering background, IRSE licence, and hands-on experience across Scheme Plans, LAP, SSI Wiring, and Westlock systems. Based in Birmingham on an on-site contract with potential extensions.