Design Manager – CBTC Systems
Reference: DKDM11
Type: Permanent
Position: Design Manager CBTC Rail Systems
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Industry: Engineering
Salary: £9000 - £11000 per month + Local Danish package
Description:
Design Manager – CBTC Systems
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Type: Permanent
Salary: Excellent local package + benefits
EWI is supporting a major rail infrastructure programme in Denmark and is seeking an experienced Design Manager – CBTC Systems to join a high-profile project based in Copenhagen. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a complex, safety-critical rail signalling programme within one of Europe’s most progressive and well-funded transport markets.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of the design coordination and delivery of CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control) systems, working across multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful integration across the wider rail systems environment.
This role offers a client/consultancy-side perspective, meaning you will be acting as a technical authority and interface between stakeholders, rather than purely contractor delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design lifecycle for CBTC systems, from concept through to detailed design and implementation
- Coordinate interfaces between signalling, telecoms, rolling stock, power, and infrastructure systems
- Act as a key technical liaison between client, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
- Review and validate design submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, standards, and safety regulations
- Drive system integration activities and support testing & commissioning phases
- Identify and mitigate design risks, ensuring delivery to programme timelines and budgets
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and wider project teams
Candidate Profile
- 7–15 years’ experience within rail systems engineering, with a strong focus on signalling/CBTC systems
- Broad, multidisciplinary systems background (e.g. signalling, telecoms, systems integration, rail infrastructure)
- Proven experience working on the client side or within a consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of systems integration and interface management on complex rail projects
- Experience with GoA4 (fully automated, unattended train operation) systems would be highly advantageous
- Familiarity with European rail standards and safety processes is desirable
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Degree qualified in Engineering or a related field
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work on a flagship European rail project in Copenhagen
- Join a collaborative, forward-thinking project environment
- Competitive local Danish package, including strong benefits and work-life balance
- Career progression within a growing and internationally recognised project framework
About EWI
EWI is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the delivery of major infrastructure and engineering projects globally. We partner with leading clients across rail, energy, and construction markets to deliver world-class talent solutions.
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.