Commission Overview Provision of DPE and Signalling Engineer to support Level Crossing (LX) and life extension works in the Wales & Western (W&W) region. The scope of the projects is to provide a life extension of key assets from various Signal Boxes and the upgrade of Level Crossings within the region. This will require interaction with multiple stakeholders and an understanding of various equipment types as described in later sections. The project is divided into different phases of work, with some elements in handback stages and others in various PACE stages. The scope includes signal renewals and Level Crossing upgrades. The works involve different delivery partners, including Network Rail internal teams and external suppliers, depending on the complexity and nature of the tasks. The project team will integrate all aspects to ensure a successful conclusion. Services Provided by Consultant The services are required to support Network Rail by providing Designated Project Engineer (DPE) and Project Engineering support in the specialist area of Signalling, including Level Crossings. The projects also require technical support to manage requirements for this scope of work. Key Responsibilities & Services Provided: Lead technical input, advice, and interface with signalling and other discipline interface designers (e.g., responding to Technical Queries (TQs) against discipline-specific and project interfaces). Provide technical advice to key stakeholders on set requirements and developed scope, which includes representing the assigned project at key meetings and leading technical requirements with regulatory bodies such as the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Review signalling engineering deliverables provided to Network Rail by third parties where Signalling expertise is required. This covers Design, Construction, Maintainability, and MVP (Minimum Viable Product) solutions. Support the integration of engineering deliverables into Network Rail from third-party suppliers where signalling expertise is needed. Attend key meetings, workshops, and stakeholder events as directed by the client. Regularly interface with and support the Network Rail project team. Lead the CSM (Common Safety Method) process to ensure a safe and suitable solution is implemented, particularly focusing on the Preliminary Hazard Record (PHR). Additional support for the Project Management community is essential in all other aspects. Technical Competencies Train detection systems (including track circuits, Frauscher/AZLM, axle counters ). Control systems (including Signal Box diagrams, Panel systems, VDUs ). Interlocking systems (Western Region mechanical, E10K, SSI, SSIs derivatives, etc. ). Level Crossings - appreciation and understanding of various types. ORR Stakeholder Needs - understanding legal ORR requirements, Level Crossing (LX) Orders, and associated documentation. CDM regulations (Network Rail and UK compliance). Common Safety Method (CSM) application (NR and UK process). Signals - both Semaphore and LED color-lit. Power Over Ethernet (POE) - understanding various types. Solid Wire Transmission (SWT) - system knowledge. Design Integration - understanding interactions between different engineering disciplines.