Signalling Project Engineer - Asset Protection (ASPRO)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Signalling Project Engineer to provide specialist engineering support within Network Rail's Asset Protection (ASPRO) team. The role involves technical assurance, design review, and project engineering support across third-party and outside-party schemes. The ideal candidate will have expertise in signalling systems, level crossings, control systems, and interlocking technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Project Engineering Assurance:
Conduct technical assurance in accordance with NR/L2/RSE/02009 and applicable Network Rail standards.
Ensure compliance with NR/L2/SIG/30035 for Signalling and Level Crossing Scheme approvals.
Provide engineering verification through site inspections when required.
Manage design integration across disciplines, ensuring system safety, interoperability, and maintainability.
Design & Construction Support:
Review and comment on design proposals, Approval in Principle (AiP) documents, and detailed designs (Forms A, B, C, D, E, etc.).
Verify signal sighting, glare assessments, and interlocking designs.
Oversee construction methodology and risk assessments (RAMS).
Stakeholder Management & Technical Input:
Act as the technical liaison between project teams, designers, contractors, and Network Rail Engineers.
Support customer and stakeholder engagements, ensuring compliance with Network Rail's safety and engineering standards.
Attend and contribute to progress meetings, signal sighting meetings, and interdisciplinary coordination sessions (IDC/IDR).
Key Competencies & Experience Required
Competency in Network Rail Engineering Standards, particularly NR/L2/RSE/02009, NR/L2/SIG/30035, and relevant signalling assurance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of signalling systems
Experience with legal and regulatory frameworks, including ORR stakeholder needs, CDM, CSM, and level crossing orders.
Ability to challenge design proposals and ensure cost-effective, compliant solutions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to manage multi-disciplinary teams and external contractors.
Authority to Work (ATW) certification for Network Rail project engineering roles (preferred).
Previous experience within Network Rail or similar rail infrastructure environment