We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Description

AECOM is recruiting ambitious and motivated engineers to join our Rail team. AECOM is the world's premier infrastructure consultancy, and we work on multi-billion pound projects all over the globe. Recently we have acquired a vast array of rail work from multiple successful bids.

Our rail business is now growing considerably and we are searching for a Signalling Designer to join us here at AECOM in the Swindon office.

With a strong understanding of the technical and business aspects of the rail-signalling industry, the Signalling Designer will participate in multi-disciplinary project teams, providing technical support to the discipline in terms of production and mentoring where required.

As a Signalling Designer, you will be part of an engineering team contributing to the production of signalling designs to time, budget, safety and specification as well as supporting the Signalling CRE / Design Manager with additional duties, as required, such as progress/programme reporting, production of guidance notes etc.

Freedom to Grow At AECOM, our people are at the heart of who we are and what we do. We are passionate about creating the right environment and opportunities that support the growth for our people and clients.

To support our people in their delivery, we are able to offer flexible working based out of one of our 7 UK locations (Swindon, London, Croydon, Birmingham, Manchester, York, Glasgow) to balance a candidate’s personal needs, the need to collaborate and provide leadership on projects, whilst providing an opportunity to work on projects UK Wide.

We invite all candidates to have a discussion on their needs at the interview.

Role Description

• Produce deliverables in accordance with client and governance requirements for signalling and associated projectsDesign of signalling projects to deliver to defined timescales and budgetProduce signalling designs and documentation at a consistent and acceptable level of quality
• Mentor junior members of the signalling discipline as requiredMaintain knowledge of current practices, processes, standards and emerging technologies in relation to the signalling discipline

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Holder of 1.1.510 Signalling Designer licence

• Experience of delivering signalling design as part of multi-disciplinary rail systems projects

• Commitment to professional development and retaining the highest standard of signalling design technical skills

• Experienced in the use of Bentley MicroStation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Institution membership; IRSE, IET

• Institution registration; IEng, CEng

Your Benefits will Include Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receive a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, a company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days of paid leave for training commitments.