Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer

Network Rail; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail Scotland is seeking a dedicated Signal Maintenance Engineer to take full accountability for the maintenance, reliability, and compliance of all signalling assets. Leading a team of 80 with 6 direct reports, based at Larbert, Inverkeithing, South Gyle and Portobello, covering the Edinburgh Delivery Unit.

The role involves leading maintenance of signals, point machines, track circuits, axle counters, interlockings, and level crossing systems, driving safety, asset performance and

Qualifications

• Relevant technical competence
• Experience in maintenance management, processes and techniques
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines
• IRSE Licence holder (Signalling only)
• Local Accident & Incident Investigation
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Infrastructure Maintenance team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
• Develop and implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Manage inspection and maintenance of signaling assets to standards and ensure compliant delivery of plans.
• Oversee development of annual maintenance, inspection and testing programmes and resource levels.
• Review and approve method statements and plans for design and work activities.
• Undertake investigations and report on accidents/incidents.
• Conduct safety tours and staff surveillance to monitor quality and asset condition.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Safety & compliance management

Asset performance improvements

Communication & organization

Education

IRSE Licence (Signalling)

Incorporated Engineer

Professional body membership

Job description

Who We Are

At Network Rail, we're the publicly owned operator of Britain's rail infrastructure.

We're trusted custodians of one of our nation's most critical public assets : Scotland's Railway.

We keep Scotland moving - connecting people and places, supporting businesses, public services and communities - driving economic, social and environmental success.

Our work spans almost 20% of the UK network and between 2024 and 2029, we're investing £4.8 billion to enhance our stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock.

Working together with train operators, our investment will mean a more reliable, climate resilient railway; a better customer experience; and greener, more sustainable travel that links cities, towns, urban and rural communities with each other and with the wider UK.

But it's our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you'll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.

About The Role

Brief Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Signal Maintenance Engineer to take full accountability for the maintenance, reliability, and compliance of all signalling assets. This is a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the railway network. Leading a team of 80, and 6 direct reports, with teams based at Larbert, Inverkeithing, South Gyle and Portobello

This role covers the Edinburgh Delivery Unit, encompassing key strategic routes including the East Coast Main Line, Edinburgh to Glasgow corridor, and the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. Leading the maintenance of all signalling assets, including signals, point machines, track circuits, axle counters, interlockings, and level crossing systems.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, with a proven ability to drive change, enhance asset performance, and deliver measurable improvements in reliability and compliance.

Please note, this is a 12-month secondment/fixed term opportunity with the potential to go permanent.

Here are some of the duties your role will include:

• Lead and direct the Infrastructure Maintenance team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
• Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
• Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
• Identify and implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Manage the inspection and maintenance of assets to standards.
• Manage the prioritisation of work and delivery to plan.
• Check that safety, assurance, compliance, performance and business processes are followed.
• Identify and submit non compliances for approval and take appropriate action where required.
• Manage the process to handover and accept back assets being renewed, installed, or modified by projects.
• Restore to normal operation after completion of testing/investigation, equipment that has failed, been subject to an allegation or has been renewed as part of a maintenance delivered renewal programme.
• Develop and agree annual maintenance, inspection and testing programmes and resource levels.
• Develop and authorise quarterly work plans and resource levels.
• Identify and propose asset renewals.
• Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.
• Undertake investigations and report on accidents/incidents.
• Undertake an agreed programme of safety tours, staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.

Salary: Starting at £55,596 and rising to £67,813 per annum.

Closing date: Midnight of 27th of October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency-based interview. If any additional stages or testing/assessments are to take place, you will be notified of these.

This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity and has the potential to become permanent and may not be advertised again.

Your Experience And Skills

What you will bring to the role:

• Relevant technical competence
• Experience in maintenance management, processes and techniques
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines
• IRSE Licence holder (Signalling only)
• Local Accident & Incident Investigation
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role:

• Incorporated Engineer
• Membership of professional body

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.