Deputy Project Design Authority (Deputy PDA) – Signalling Systems
Core
Supports the Project Design Authority in ensuring technical integrity, compliance, and performance of railway signalling solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC signalling systems engineer (design authority support)
Builds
Railway signalling and interlocking system architectures and detailed designs
Domain
Railway infrastructure / Signalling systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Railway signalling principles, Computer-Based Interlocking (CBI) systems, interlocking application engineering, safety-critical system design, EN 50126/50128/50129 standards, technical risk management, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Metro signalling projects, CBTC technologies, ATO/ATP/ATS systems
Technologies
CBI, ATS, OCC, Track Circuits, Axle Counters, Object Controllers
Responsibilities
Coordinate signalling and interlocking design activities between local and remote teams; review signalling design deliverables including interlocking principles and control tables; verify compliance with operational and safety requirements; participate in design reviews, hazard reviews, and acceptance activities; act as technical interface with customers regarding signalling architecture and performance; support technical decision-making and design governance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities