Signalling Design Contractors Engineer- CRE

We are searching for a experienced Signalling Design Engineer to join us here at AECOM to undertake the role of Contractors Responsible Engineer to review, verify and/or lead the production of signalling design. You will join a dedicated signalling design team, as well as provide guidance and leadership to staff within their and other teams.

With a comprehensive understanding of the technical and business aspects of the rail-signalling industry, the Signalling Designer CRE will lead the signalling design working in multi-disciplinary project teams, providing strong technical support to the discipline in terms of production, verification and mentoring.

Support the Signalling Design Manager / Associate Director with additional duties as required such as, progress/programme reporting, tendering new works, production of guidance notes etc. They will have strong knowledge of signalling design and interlocking principles, Network Rail standards, components and fabrication methods as well as hands-on experience managing the production, checking and approval of feasibility, outline and/or detailed signalling principles design and calculations.

Engagement with other staff necessary to discharge these duties will be as follows:

• Project and Quality Delivery: Project Manager, Project Engineer
• Staff Development: Professional Head of Discipline & Signalling Design Manager
• Client Engagement: Signalling Design Manager, Work Winning team, Project Manager
• Resource Management: Project Manager, Signalling Design Manager

Here's what you'll do: 

• Lead the production of deliverables in accordance with client and governance requirements for signalling and associated projects
• Provide Expertise: Review and lead the delivery of signalling projects to deliver to defined timescales. Undertake the Bid preparation to support/lead tendering of new works
• Mentor junior members of the signalling discipline
• Ensure Quality: Maintain knowledge of current practices, processes, standards and emerging technologies in relation to the signalling discipline
• Share knowledge: Familiarity with multiple interlocking types such as RRI, E10k, mechanical, SSI etc. Knowledge of railway systems and related operating practices, along with their key interactions with other railway assets
• Collaborate: Partake in lessons learned reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for

• Holder of 1.1.550 Signalling Principles Designer, 7.8.110E Engineering Manager (Design) or 7.8.220E Senior Engineering Manager (Design) licence, and/or registered with professional engineering institution (IRSE, IET etc.) at IEng or CEng.
• Experience of acting as Signalling Design CRE
• Experience of delivering signalling design as part of multi-disciplinary rail systems projects
• Commitment to professional development and retaining the highest standard of signalling design technical skills
• The ability to be able to work in a number of differing consultancy environments and situations across the project lifecycle
• Maintain good communication and cooperation with all project team members, with the ability to communicate at all levels and the demonstrated ability to have a senior role within a team
• Understanding and experience of working within project budgets whilst maintaining the delivery of high-quality outputs
• Commitment to delivery to internal and external clients, with the view towards timeliness, reliability, safety and accuracy of completed tasks
• Experienced in the use of all MS Office packages
• Demonstrated knowledge of UK signalling principles
• Excellent knowledge of signalling systems of all generations
• Understanding of CDM regulations

Beneficial:

• Holder of 1.1.160v6 Signalling Design Verifier
• Institution membership; IRSE, IET etc
• Institution registration; IEng, CEng etc (if in addition to applicable IRSE licence)
• Holder of PTS
• Engineering qualification; Degree, HND, HNC etc
• Experienced in the use of common data environments such ProjectWise

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for

• Holder of 1.1.550 Signalling Principles Designer, 7.8.110E Engineering Manager (Design) or 7.8.220E Senior Engineering Manager (Design) licence, and/or registered with professional engineering institution (IRSE, IET etc.) at IEng or CEng.
• Experience of acting as Signalling Design CRE
• Experience of delivering signalling design as part of multi-disciplinary rail systems projects
• Commitment to professional development and retaining the highest standard of signalling design technical skills
• The ability to be able to work in a number of differing consultancy environments and situations across the project lifecycle
• Maintain good communication and cooperation with all project team members, with the ability to communicate at all levels and the demonstrated ability to have a senior role within a team
• Understanding and experience of working within project budgets whilst maintaining the delivery of high-quality outputs
• Commitment to delivery to internal and external clients, with the view towards timeliness, reliability, safety and accuracy of completed tasks
• Experienced in the use of all MS Office packages
• Demonstrated knowledge of UK signalling principles
• Excellent knowledge of signalling systems of all generations
• Understanding of CDM regulations

Beneficial:

• Holder of 1.1.160v6 Signalling Design Verifier
• Institution membership; IRSE, IET etc
• Institution registration; IEng, CEng etc (if in addition to applicable IRSE licence)
• Holder of PTS
• Engineering qualification; Degree, HND, HNC etc
• Experienced in the use of common data environments such ProjectWise

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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