Senior Signalling Project Engineer

Benjamin Grace; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is seeking a Senior Signalling Project Engineer to lead signalling projects across the UK rail network. This role offers the chance to provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and influence project delivery. The position allows flexibility with home-based work and requires extensive experience in rail signalling and project delivery, along with knowledge of Network Rail standards.

Benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Competitive package with benefits

Ongoing professional support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in rail signalling engineering and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards, GRIP/PACE processes, and safety management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams through design, installation, and testing stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the signalling engineering function on assigned projects.
• Provide engineering assurance and review design deliverables.
• Collaborate with design and project teams.

Skills

Rail signalling engineering

Project delivery

Network Rail standards

Design and installation

Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Signalling Project Engineer to join an established engineering team delivering major signalling upgrades and renewals across the UK rail network. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced signalling professional to take technical ownership and provide engineering leadership across all stages of project delivery.

This role can be home based with weekly presence in Glasgow (1-2 days)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the signalling engineering function on assigned projects, ensuring design and construction align with Network Rail and industry standards.
• Provide engineering assurance, review, and approval of design deliverables.
• Collaborate with design and project teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.
• Support the integration of signalling systems with telecoms, E&P, and civil works.
• Manage technical risk, change, and assurance documentation.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering professional development.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in rail signalling engineering and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards, GRIP/PACE processes, and safety management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams through design, installation, and testing stages.
• Experience with both conventional and digital signalling systems is highly desirable.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration (IRSE or equivalent).

What's on Offer:

• A dynamic role working on high-profile UK rail projects.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Competitive package with benefits and ongoing professional support.

If you're an experienced signalling professional seeking a senior technical role where you can influence delivery and mentor others — apply today.

This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace who are operating as an Employment Agency