Station Information Systems (SISS) Design Engineer - Collaborate with premier UK transport netw[...]

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their Rail Systems Engineering team. In this role, you'll collaborate with leading UK transport networks, delivering technical projects that enhance the rail infrastructure. You'll be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from design to implementation, ensuring quality and compliance with engineering standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to innovative solutions, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants, and Shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in system design, survey, and technical engineering within SISS.
• Holds relevant licenses and certifications for the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project upgrade works across various infrastructure.
• Ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget.
• Mentor colleagues and maintain knowledge of engineering disciplines.

Skills

Technical SISS experience

Engineering skills

Design skills

Survey skills

AutoCAD/MicroStation proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer focus

Collaboration skills

Education

Relevant Licences/Certifications

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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Station Information Systems (SISS) Design Engineer - Collaborate with premier UK transport networks (Previous Relevant Experience is Required)

Client: Telent

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our expanding Rail Systems Engineering team. You’ll be working in a part of Telent that is dedicated to maintaining the UK wide rail network. Our customers include Transport for London, Network Rail and a host of Train Operating Companies.

Reporting to the Lead Safety and Security Engineer, the Systems Engineer will be responsible for delivering project upgrade works mainly across Network Rail, TFL, TFGM, etc. infrastructure. Acting as the Systems Engineer for customer projects, you will be responsible for undertaking all technical aspects of projects. This will include survey, design, and technical aspects of SISS within a Rail environment.

Typical Deliverables:

• Strong experience in system design, survey, and technical engineering experience within SISS.
• May be required to lead on creating ideas for new products or services and drawing up plans for a new design.
• Taking ideas from the initial design stage through to the production and/or installations process.
• Drawing up detailed technical plans for ideas and concepts.
• Using mathematical and scientific skills to create workable, real-world solutions to problems.
• Selecting the appropriate materials for a new product or a new construction.
• Calculating an accurate cost analysis forecast for a project.
• Completing the required technical and regulatory documents.
• Will be required to ensure quality-control tests on a new product/system and oversee its construction/manufacture, development, and deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of own professional engineering discipline, basic knowledge of related professional engineering disciplines.
• Arranging testing products, systems, software, or infrastructure.
• Ensuring projects are completed on-time with the specified budget.
• Maintaining and developing personal engineering skills.
• Solving complex problems; taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Working independently; receiving minimal guidance.
• May be required to lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
• Acts as a mentor for colleagues with less experience.
• Complies with prevailing QEHS requirements associated with the role.

Skill Requirements:

• Must have previous technical SISS experience, Engineering, Design, and Survey skills.
• Holds the relevant specified/designated Licences/certifications for the discipline/business sector.
• Computer literate, competent with MS Office suite, Word, Excel, etc.
• Working knowledge of the quality standards and processes and regulatory requirements applicable to the designated discipline/business area.
• Competent all-round verbal and written communication skills.
• Fully proficient in AutoCAD/MicroStation and other CAD specified software.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Customer focused and able to deal with internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell additional days each year.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants, and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support, and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.