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 in now growing considerably and we are searching for a Signalling Engineer to join us here at AECOM in the Glasgow office although we can be flexible on location. As a Signalling Engineer, you will undertake the production of signalling design as part of a dedicated signalling design team, as well as support their and other teams with design-related activities. With a strong understanding of the technical and business aspects of the rail-signalling industry, the Signalling Engineer will participate in multi-disciplinary project teams, providing technical support to the discipline in terms of production and mentoring where required. Support the Signalling Design Manager / Associate Director and other members of the team with additional duties as required such as, progress/programme reporting, tendering new works, production of guidance notes etc.

As Signalling Engineer, you will be leading a signalling application engineering team to deliver design details to time, safety and specification. You will be responsible for the verification and validation of detailed design drawings and liaising with the design manager to set up programmes and objectives, whilst interfacing with the client as well as the testing and installation departments.

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 of 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 projects
• Design of signalling projects to deliver to defined timescales
• Bid preparation to support tendering of new works
• Produce signalling designs and documentation at a consistent and acceptable level of quality
• Mentor junior members of the signalling discipline
• Maintain knowledge of current practices, processes, standards and emerging technologies in relation to the signalling discipline

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 :

• Holder of 1.1.160 Signalling Design Verifier
• Institution membership; IRSE, IET etc
• Institution registration; IEng, CEng etc

Your Benefits Will Include:

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

Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, 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 paid leave for training commitments.