Senior Rail Signalling Supervisor – Belfast

Babcock International; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & life assurance

Digital GP & health check

Shopping portal

Professional fees paid

Reservists leave

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Signalling Supervisor in Belfast to lead safety-critical signalling works on live rail infrastructure. You will supervise teams, ensure safe project delivery, and coordinate resources across Milewater Road Depot, Belfast.

The role offers on-site work with a 140-hour four-week roster, including weekends and nights. A targeted medical questionnaire and/or examination may be required.

Qualifications

• Significant signalling and telecommunications experience within the rail industry.
• Experience supervising or leading teams in a rail signalling environment.
• Experience working to railway safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Experience carrying out signalling testing, maintenance, installation, or commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating signalling teams on site
• Monitoring quality, safety, and productivity to ensure projects meet required standards and deadlines
• Supporting planning activities, resource allocation, and site operations
• Completing and maintaining site records, briefings, and safe system of work documentation
• Liaising with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works.

Skills

Signalling experience

Team supervision

Rail safety standards

Testing & maintenance

Education

BS1/BS2 and Installation & Maintenance

SMTH & G110 Lead Tester

Personal Track Safety (PTS)

IRSE Licence - Team Leader level

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

MS Office

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Signalling Supervisor in Belfast to lead safety-critical signalling works on live rail infrastructure. You will supervise teams, ensure safe project delivery, and coordinate resources across Milewater Road Depot, Belfast.

The role offers on-site work with a 140-hour four-week roster, including weekends and nights. A targeted medical questionnaire and/or examination may be required.