Job Description

We are seeking a Signalling Project Engineer to provide specialist engineering support within Network Rail's Asset Protection (ASPRO) team. The role involves technical assurance, design review, and project engineering support across third-party and outside-party schemes. The ideal candidate will have expertise in signalling systems, level crossings, control systems, and interlocking technologies.

• Project Engineering Assurance:

  • Conduct technical assurance in accordance with NR/L2/RSE/02009 and applicable Network Rail standards.
  • Ensure compliance with NR/L2/SIG/30035 for Signalling and Level Crossing Scheme approvals.
  • Provide engineering verification through site inspections when required.
  • Manage design integration across disciplines, ensuring system safety, interoperability, and maintainability.

• Design & Construction Support:

  • Review and comment on design proposals, Approval in Principle (AiP) documents, and detailed designs (Forms A, B, C, D, E, etc.).
  • Verify signal sighting, glare assessments, and interlocking designs.
  • Oversee construction methodology and risk assessments (RAMS).

• Stakeholder Management & Technical Input:

  • Act as the technical liaison between project teams, designers, contractors, and Network Rail Engineers.
  • Support customer and stakeholder engagements, ensuring compliance with Network Rail's safety and engineering standards.
  • Attend and contribute to progress meetings, signal sighting meetings, and interdisciplinary coordination sessions (IDC/IDR).

• Competency in Network Rail Engineering Standards, particularly NR/L2/RSE/02009, NR/L2/SIG/30035, and relevant signalling assurance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of signalling systems
• Experience with legal and regulatory frameworks, including ORR stakeholder needs, CDM, CSM, and level crossing orders.
• Ability to challenge design proposals and ensure cost-effective, compliant solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to manage multi-disciplinary teams and external contractors.
• Authority to Work (ATW) certification for Network Rail project engineering roles (preferred).
• Previous experience within Network Rail or similar rail infrastructure environment.