Signalling Design Manager / Design CRE - UK Wide

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Signalling Design Manager to lead diverse projects across the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of transport by managing teams and ensuring successful project delivery. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you'll work in a flexible environment that values your input and growth. Join a team dedicated to engineering excellence and make a meaningful impact on major signalling projects while enjoying the benefits of a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working options

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Hold a current IRSE Engineering Manager Licence or working towards CRE competency.
• Extensive mainline signalling design experience with UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead teams in project delivery from inception to completion.
• Ensure signalling design projects comply with client requirements and safety principles.

Skills

Signalling Design

Project Management

Leadership

Technical Communication

Education

Engineering Manager (Design) Licence

Degree in Engineering

Tools

IRSE Standards

Project Management Software

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29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Read more about how you can thrive with us.

AtkinsRéalis is an organisation recognised as a global leader in design, engineering, and project management. We endeavour to create world-class teams who dare to think differently while engineering a better future for our planet and its people. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, then why not do that within an organisation with over 80 years of experience where you will have the support and trust of management and senior leaders as you grow and develop.

We are currently seeking to recruit enthusiastic and conscientious Signalling Design Managers / Design CREs to join our rail Signalling Business at various locations across the UK including Belfast, Glasgow, York, Birmingham, and Swindon. Here at AtkinsRéalis, we offer flexibility in location and options for hybrid (home / office) working arrangements to suit individuals’ personal circumstances. With newly opened, modern offices in Belfast, Glasgow, York, and Birmingham plus new facilities planned in Swindon you can expect the highest standards of office accommodation, working environment and connectivity to collaborate with your colleagues.

As part of AtkinsRéalis Signalling Business you will have the opportunity to develop your design delivery skills, and experience across all phases of project delivery including feasibility, option selection, single option development, detailed design and in support of installation, testing and project close out. The breadth and complexity of project opportunities you can expect within AtkinsRéalis is truly enormous. We have teams delivering designs for major resignalling schemes, like the Feltham re-signalling programme, using the latest interlocking and control systems technologies and our “Advanced Signalling Method” (ASM) delivery process. You may also find yourself supporting the delivery of multi-disciplinary design packages for station enhancements, track renewals, level crossing upgrades and even small-scale consultancy remits. No matter where your current experience and strengths lie, at AtkinsRéalis your past experience will be valued, and you will be given the opportunity to maximise your potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• The primary function of the role is to manage and lead teams engaged in project delivery throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion, including:
• Be responsible for the signalling design delivery of projects to ensure they comply with client requirements, company procedures, meet all operational, technical and safety principles and by doing so fulfil the role requirements of Signalling Design CRE when appointed.
• Ensure signalling design projects/packages are successfully delivered to budget and programme.
• Attend meetings and maintain technical liaison with project team members, colleagues, clients, and contractors.
• Lead design input to estimates / tenders as required.
• Manage line of design staff.
• Provide mentoring, support, guidance, and development of junior staff.

Requirements:

• Hold a current IRSE 7.8.110E Engineering Manager (Design) Licence or be working towards CRE competency in line with NR/L2/RSE/02009/01.
• Leadership experience in delivering signalling design projects, work packages, and design commissions as Design Manager and/or Design CRE.
• Extensive mainline signalling design experience, including UK railway standards, design processes, and procedures at outline and detailed design stages.
• Proven experience undertaking Signalling Design CRE duties in various project environments involving current UK technologies.
• Experience in signalling design/management for early development and detailed design stages, including S&C track renewals and Stageworks.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-specialists.
• Preferred: possession of PTS (Personal Track Safety) certificate and IRSE workplace assessor qualification.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating innovative solutions for cities, people, and the environment. You'll work alongside top industry professionals, solving complex challenges combining traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organization, you'll influence projects that benefit governments and communities, while improving our environmental performance.

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