Signalling Engineering Manager

Signalling Engineering Manager

UK-wide (flexible/remote working options available)
Full-time | Permanent
Highly Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Engineering Manager to take a senior leadership role in the delivery of major rail signalling projects across the UK. You’ll lead cross-discipline engineering teams, set technical strategy, and ensure safety, quality, and performance targets are met on high-profile infrastructure programmes.

This is an opportunity to join one of the rail industry’s most well-respected signalling teams, supported by a collaborative environment and unmatched technical depth.

Your Purpose in the Role:

• Act as Contractor’s Engineering Manager (CEM) on complex Network Rail infrastructure projects

• Provide leadership, coordination and direction to multi-disciplinary engineering teams

• Set the project’s engineering and safety culture, ensuring compliance with contractual and industry requirements

• Act as technical focal point between client, subcontractors, and internal teams

• Monitor and manage engineering budgets, risks, and resources

• Oversee the development and coordination of engineering subcontracts

• Ensure alignment between project scope, schedules, and deliverables

• Support successful project closeout and handover to the client

• Actively contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement across the organisation

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive UK signalling engineering experience at a senior level

• Strong track record acting as CEM and/or CRE on Network Rail projects

• Excellent understanding of CDM, CSM, and rail safety regulations

• Demonstrated leadership of large, multi-disciplinary project teams

• Chartered Engineer status

• Full member of the IRSE, holding applicable IRSE licences

• Experience introducing new systems or equipment into the rail network

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.