Senior Project Engineer (CEM/DPE) - Signalling

Overview

Senior Project Engineer (CEM/DPE) - Signalling - Rail Infrastructure Projects
Location: York
Contract Type: Contract 6 months ongoing

Inside IR35

We're working with a leading rail delivery organisation on the lookout for a Senior Project Engineer (Signalling) to support a portfolio of renewals and re-signalling projects. This role is focused on schemes progressing through ES3 (Single Option Identified and Endorsed) and ES4 (Design Standards Approved and Approval in Principle) stages.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead across multiple signalling-focused programmes, ensuring engineering assurance, design coordination, and stakeholder alignment.
• Proactive risk management, compliance, and delivery excellence across the project lifecycle.
• Manage multidisciplinary interfaces and ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and engineering assurance processes.

Key Requirements

• Prior experience as a DPE or CEM is essential to obtain Authority to Work
• Strong working knowledge of Network Rail standards and engineering assurance processes
• Proven background in signalling design, integration, and technical leadership
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary interfaces and ensure compliance across the project lifecycle

Ideal Candidate

• Degree-qualified or chartered engineer (or equivalent experience)
• Deep understanding of rail signalling systems and standards
• Comfortable working in regulated, fast-paced environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

How to apply

Interested? Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity in the rail sector. Immediate starts available for suitable candidates.