Team Leader - Signalling

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of signalling professionals to achieve high performance and effective teamwork.
• Coordinate with the lead country and internal team for delivering signalling projects design, including planning, execution and resource allocation, to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, safety regulations and best practices in delivering the designs.
• Manage technical discussions and challenges that arise during project execution, providing innovative solutions and guidance.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and other departments to ensure seamless communication and project integration.
• Review and analyse the project specific requirements, ensuring clarity on expectations and deliverables and ensure alignment with relevant railway standards.
• Ensure that produced designs, drawings and documents are suitable for issue, ensuring all components are complete, accurate and meet the required standards, safety requirements and quality before submission to the client.
• Conduct regular team meetings, knowledge & skills assessment and performance reviews promoting professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitor project progress, prepare reports and communicate key updates to management and stakeholders.
• Assist the Signalling Design Management team in the lead country with tendering documentation, including scope of works, scheduling and resource estimation based on project requirements and industry benchmarks for all new opportunities.
• Assist with gathering of feedback from key stakeholders and/or clients to review, develop and implement new strategies within the Signalling Design Team for continuous improvement.
• Drive a culture of safety within the team, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and risk management strategi
  
  
  

• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in signalling designs, verification, system integration & implementation within the railway industry, with a proven track record in design, verification, project engineering and management of a design team.
• Previous experience in undertaking signalling designs and verifications for the rail networks in the UK.
• Hands-on experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of the UK railway signalling principles, systems, technologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of relevant railway standards (e.g., Network Rail Company Standards, RSSB Standards, BS, EN standards) to ensure compliance with safety and technical regulations.
• Working experience and/or knowledge with multiple interlocking types such as RRI, E10k, mechanical, SSI, Smartlock, Westlock, Westpak, Westrace etc.
• Software Tools Proficiency: MicroStation (CAD), Alstom PLANS software, Signal Spacing calculations model (SSPaM), TPWS Placer, Headway Charts, Signal Sighting Database (SSiFT), Cab footage AIVR. Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) such as ProjectWise or Assetwise (eB)
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to safety, quality, programme, delivery, budget, professional development and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.