Designer [Signalling][LX]

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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitmentsclick here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviouris a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

About the role

Duration: Permanent

Location: York ICC

This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.

Band & Salary: Band 5 - £29,522.00 -£38,275 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Closing date:Friday 11th September 2026. Late applications may not be accepted. Please note in the event of a high number of applications, this role may close early.

About the team:

Engineering Services is a function within Route Services.¿ We sit as a central team to provide national skills and activities which enable regions and industry partners to deliver the railway for our customers.

As a large central functional team which focus on engineering delivery, we have many roles, ranging from pure engineering to project management. We design and influence every part of the railway, including structures, track, traction power, level crossings, signalling and accessibility schemes which are essential to keep our stations moving.¿

About the role:

As part of our engineering team, you'll support the development and delivery of level crossing design solutions across a range of projects. You'll help turn project requirements into practical engineering options, considering safety, reliability, operational performance, sustainability, whole-life cost and ease of construction.

You'll be involved in preparing level crossing design details, analysing engineering requirements, identifying and managing risks, and supporting the evaluation and selection of preferred solutions. Working closely with engineers, project teams and stakeholders, you'll ensure designs comply with relevant standards and industry requirements.

The role also includes undertaking technical investigations and on-site level crossing surveys, resolving infrastructure design issues, preparing engineering data and reports, responding to technical queries for new or modified systems. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to share your knowledge by assisting with the development and mentoring of junior engineers and trainees.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe, innovative and high-quality railway engineering solutions while developing your technical expertise and professional experience.

Your experience and skills

Who are we looking for?

Working towards an ONC/OND in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent qualification

IRSE Signalling Designer licence or equivalent for the Engineering discipline.

Strong evaluation and decision-making skills.

A working knowledge of rail engineering; relevant successful experience working in the principal discipline and an adequate understanding of all other related disciplines.

An ability to work and communicate effectively in a team context.

An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure.

Construction Design Management (CDM), competence.

Risk assessment techniques

An engineering degree or equivalent industry-recognised training qualification.

Membership of a relevant engineering professional institution.

Experience in design, installation and maintenance.

Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.

Correlation qualification and experience

Please see attached job description for full details.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Contact: If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments, please contact RSResourcing@Networkrail.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 . On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

This role is not safety critical and but will require a Personal Track SafetyCompetence.

Personal Track Safety¿(PTS) is¿a set of safety regulations and procedures that individuals must adhere to when working on or near the tracks of the UK rail network.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

For some of our roles all prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

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Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

York ICC, York

Geographical Area:

North East England

Closing Date:

11-SEP-2026

Job Category:

Signalling

Function:

Route Services

Asset:

Organisation: