Signalling Engineer in Birmingham

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Signalling Engineer to join our Consulting Rail team in Manchester and become part of our vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

What will the role offer?

The standard working week is 37.5 hours, and we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part time and adaptable working patterns that allow you to adjust how you work as your life evolves.

Key Projects

As an appointed Design Partner on some of the UK’s most significant and complex rail infrastructure projects, including Wales & Borders. We are proud to support major programmes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail, Eastern Routes Partnership, Northwest & Central Framework, Core Valley Lines, Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade, and Cardiff Crossrail. Our in-house engineering team delivers design solutions across all Network Rail stages and disciplines, driving improved connectivity, enhancing passenger journeys, and shaping the future of rail safety and efficiency.

What You Will Be Doing

Our Signalling Engineers play an important part within the Consulting Rail Signalling team and alongside our clients including Network Rail. As a Signalling Engineer you will provide effective support and assistance to your Design Team on a variety of Rail design schemes whilst taking the lead on projects.

Responsibilities Include

• Contribute to the signalling design elements of complete projects including control systems, interlocking, track circuits, and communication systems.
• Lead a team to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Oversee the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and take responsibility for their actions.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.
• Manage a small, locally based single‑discipline technical team and take responsibility for delivery of their workload.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids and general work‑winning functions.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

We Want To Hear From You If You Have

• Developed experience and expertise within Railway Design Engineering, probably gained in an Assistant Engineer role or equivalent.
• An ability to produce or oversee the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• Experience in undertaking project‑related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Successful completion of the initial professional development leading to either Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence, and to the level defined by your education.
• A demonstrable commitment to your plan of actions and key dates leading to successful completion of either the professional review or end‑point assessment, resulting in the award of Incorporated or Chartered status or an equivalent professional licence.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning.
• EngTech status is desirable, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.

What We Can Offer

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Save with Amey programme giving you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion: We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often‑marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.