Signalling Design Engineer

Hitachi Rail; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Signalling Design Engineer to contribute to various major projects in London. The role involves designing and developing signalling solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. Ideal candidates will hold an IRSE license and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Market leading training and development

Flexible working pattern

Mentoring from industry experts

Qualifications

• Experience in signalling engineering with understanding of standards.
• Ability to develop comprehensive designs.
• Experience in engineering environment and delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure project delivery.
• Design and develop signalling solutions according to best practices.
• Engage with the supply chain to apply appropriate product offerings.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

1.1.510 Signalling Designer IRSE License

Tools

Design tools for complex designs

Job description

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Signalling Design Engineer

Apply remote type Hybrid locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 14, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id R1009209

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

London, Greater London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Our Opportunity

We currently have a vacancy for a Signalling Design Engineer to join our team in London, working on several large projects within a portfolio.

As a Signalling Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Signalling solutions that meet the needs of our clients and users within the rail domain. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, implement solutions, and ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of our Signalling products.

This is a hybrid role, where our minimum expectation is that you will be on site 2 days per week – primarily from a base location in Stratford, but with the opportunity and sometimes necessity to work across London.

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications and ensure successful delivery of the project(s)
• Design and develop signalling solutions using industry best practice
• Engage with supply chain to develop understanding of product offerings that can be applied to our solutions
• Produce signalling designs that are buildable and maintainable that meet customer requirements and relevant standards and legislation
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and other signalling issues
• Understand and follow the project delivery processes, methodologies, and use the defined tools as set out in the Management System and the project specific Engineering Management Plans
• Support Work Package Managers with timely provision of status, accurate measurement of progress and forecasting of remaining work and by Identifying change, variation, risk and opportunity wherever the scope of works is impacted

Technical Skills and Experience

• Experience in signalling engineering, with a strong understanding of signalling standards, principles and methodologies
• Ability to use design tools to produce complex designs
• Experience working in an engineering environment and understanding of engineering delivery methodologies
• Understanding of Configuration Control

Human Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• A passion for learning and staying current with new technologies and industry trends

Qualifications

• 1.1.510 Signalling Designer IRSE License

What to expect

We aim to complete a two-stage interview process. Your first interview will be a technical competency based interview and presentation and will be held in-person at our Stratford office. The second stage interview will focus on behavioural competencies.

Reasonable adjustments are available with prior notice so please let the TA partner know if this would be necessary. To find out what reasonable adjustments are, and what might be available, your TA partner will be happy to discuss this with you. We may close this role early if we quickly identify suitably strong applicants.

What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Us

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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