Lead Signalling Engineer
Core
Lead the design, integration, testing, commissioning, and technical delivery of railway signalling and telecommunications systems for Metro, Mainline, High-Speed, and Freight Rail projects.
Role type
Senior Lead Signalling Engineer (Railway Systems)
Builds
Railway signalling and telecommunications systems (CBTC, ETCS, Interlocking, ATP, ATO, Telecom networks)
Domain
Railway Infrastructure / Signalling & Telecommunications
Required skills
Railway signalling systems design, CBTC, ETCS/ERTMS, Interlocking, ATP/ATO/ATS, Railway telecommunications, RAMS, Safety assurance (SIL), System integration, Project coordination, Technical documentation, Engineering tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley)
Preferred skills
CBTC migration, Brownfield upgrades, Legacy system replacement, Hazard Analysis (FMEA, FTA), Safety Case development, Team mentoring, Emerging tech (Digital Interlocking, FRMCS, Cybersecurity)
Technologies
CBTC, ETCS, ERTMS, GSM-R, LTE-R, FRMCS, TETRA, IP/MPLS, Optical Fibre Networks, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley
Responsibilities
Design and review signalling layouts, control tables, route locking, and interface specifications; Coordinate interfaces between signalling, telecom, rolling stock, traction power, SCADA, AFC, PSD, and OCC systems; Lead system integration, FAT, SAT, ITC, trial running, and handover; Ensure compliance with EN 50126/128/129/159, IEC, AREMA, and SIL requirements; Support safety assurance activities including Hazard Analysis and Safety Case development; Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers; Manage engineering deliverables, resources, and project schedules across multiple concurrent projects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities