Rail Signalling Design Engineer

CV-LibraryCroydon, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 10 October 2026
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What you will do

* Produce and check signalling designs: scheme plans, interlocking data, control tables and circuit diagrams

* Work on conventional and computer-based interlocking (SSI, Westlock, Smartlock or similar)

* Make sure designs meet Network Rail standards and signalling principles

* Carry out site surveys and support installation, testing and commissioning

* Work with telecoms, power and civils teams on multidisciplinary projects

* Provide design office cover during commissioning, including some out-of-hours work

What you need

* 3+ years in UK rail signalling design

* IRSE licence (Designer, Checker or Verifier) or able to gain one quickly

* Strong knowledge of Network Rail signalling standards

* Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in electrical or electronic engineering

* Able to obtain a PTS (Personal Track Safety) card

Nice to have

* ETCS or digital signalling experience

* Experience as Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE)

* IEng or CEng with the IRSE or IET, or working towards it

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