Rail Signalling Design Engineer in Croydon, Greater London

Rail Signalling Design Engineer

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  • Croydon, Greater London
  • £50000 - £70000/annum
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 10/10/2026 12:58:47

Description

What you will do

  • Produce and check signalling designs: scheme plans, interlocking data, control tables and circuit diagrams
  • Work on conventional and computer-based interlocking (SSI, Westlock, Smartlock or similar)
  • Make sure designs meet Network Rail standards and signalling principles
  • Carry out site surveys and support installation, testing and commissioning
  • Work with telecoms, power and civils teams on multidisciplinary projects
  • Provide design office cover during commissioning, including some out-of-hours work

What you need

  • 3+ years in UK rail signalling design
  • IRSE licence (Designer, Checker or Verifier) or able to gain one quickly
  • Strong knowledge of Network Rail signalling standards
  • Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in electrical or electronic engineering
  • Able to obtain a PTS (Personal Track Safety) card

Nice to have

  • ETCS or digital signalling experience
  • Experience as Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE)
  • IEng or CEng with the IRSE or IET, or working towards it

Job Details

Location Croydon, Greater London
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £50000 - £70000/annum
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