Assistant Signalling Designer

2 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Colas Rail UK Full time

**Position: Assistant Signalling Designer**

**Division: Infrastructure**

**Location: Swindon**

**Safety Critical: Yes**

**Reporting to: Design Manager**

**Purpose of the Role**

As a Signalling Assistant Designer you will be able to produce, ready for independent check, elements of non-conceptual design which will form part of the overall output from the Licensed Designer from who you will take your lead for systems and equipment as recorded on your Authority to Work.

For systems and equipment that the Assistant Designer has Authority to Work, the Assistant Designer will be capable of following the design process for an element of the overall design without necessarily knowing the context for their design.

**Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability**
- Produce or assist with the production of signalling design details, to include scheme/signalling plans, bonding/track/IRJ plans, location diagrams, cable core plans, power schematics and interlocking wiring ensuring adherence to all Network Rail Group and Company Standards.
- The post holder will be mentored if required by more experienced or senior engineers within the group.
- Assist with Signalling infrastructure condition assessment surveys and site surveys.
- Assist with the checking-in, quality check and transfer/return of drawings, issue of design documentation and the updating and maintenance of technical records as required.
- Assist with the testing and commissioning of signalling equipment if required.
- As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
- Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

**Person Specification**
- Appropriate technical qualifications preferred (i.e. ONC Electrical/Electronic Eng)
- Holding or working towards Assistant Designer IRSE Licence
- IT literate (CAD skills can be developed)
- Engineering focused, analytical
- Effective communication

**And what do we offer?**

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:

- Competitive Salary
- Industry leading Life Assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Long Service Award
- Season Ticket Loan
- Occupational Health Service

**About Us**

Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industry's biggest and most prestigious, multi-disciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights.

We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage cross-collaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that.

Every day we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them.

We are always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant and diverse teams.

Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets.

The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal Opportunities Policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective.

**Behavioural Skills**
- Engage and Care
- Engage and stay close to our client. Provide sustainable solutions that you truly care about and join us in having an impact on the Infrastructure of the UK.
- Execute and Share
- Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans.
- Energy and Dare
- Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons

We are a Second Chance Charter employer, committed to ensuring that people with convictions have opportunities for employment


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