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Are you an experienced rail SISS Telecoms Design Engineer looking for a role where you can genuinely take ownership of your designs?Do you enjoy working on station upgrades, Access for All schemes and new rail infrastructure projects?Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 DOE Location: Derby, in office 3 days per week.Due to a strong and growing project pipeline, a well-established rail SME design and build contractor is looking to appoint a SISS/Telecoms Design Engineer into their multidisciplinary team based in Derby.&nbsp; You will be a key contributor for their SISS work, delivering high-quality designs for station upgrades, Access for All (AFA) schemes, and new build projects. If you are an experienced rail comms designer who can hit the ground running, we want to hear from you. You’ll be trusted to deliver high-quality, compliant designs, working closely with electrical and wider engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions.Key Responsibilities: ·Produce detailed SISS/Telecoms designs from concept through to "Approved for Construction" (AFC) status. ·Design a variety of station communication systems, including CCTV, Public Address (PA/VA), Customer Information Systems (CIS), and Help Points. ·Utilise Bentley MicroStation to create and develop design drawings, schematics, and layout plans. ·Coordinate with other disciplines, particularly electrical engineering, to ensure power requirements, cable routing, and containment are fully integrated. ·Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and risk assessments. ·Ensure all designs comply with relevant Network Rail standards and processes. Essential Skills &amp; Experience: ·Proven experience as a SISS / Telecoms Design Engineer within the UK rail sector. ·Essential proficiency with Bentley MicroStation is required. You must be able to produce designs using this software from day one. ·In-depth design knowledge of core SISS technologies (CCTV, CIS, PA, Help Points). ·A strong understanding of the GRIP lifecycle and Network Rail assurance processes. Desirable Skills: ·Experience acting as a CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) for Telecoms. ·A broader understanding of operational communications systems. ·Experience with data management systems such as ProjectWise. ·Familiarity with associated electrical power systems for comms equipment. Interested? Get in touch with <a href="mailto:emily.atkins@carringtonwest.com" target="_blank">emily.atkins@carringtonwest.com</a> today.

Carrington West Limited

Telecoms SISS Design Engineer Rail

Are you an experienced rail SISS Telecoms Design Engineer looking for a role where you can genuinely take ownership of your designs? Do you enjoy working on station upgrades, Access for All schemes and new rail infrastructure projects?Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 DOE Location: Derby, in office 3 days per week.Due to a strong and growing project pipeline, a well-established rail SME design and build contractor is looking to appoint a SISS/Telecoms Design Engineer into their multidisciplinary team based in Derby.You will be a key contributor for their SISS work, delivering high-quality designs for station upgrades, Access for All (AFA) schemes, and new build projects. You’ll be trusted to deliver high-quality, compliant designs, working closely with electrical and wider engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Produce detailed SISS/Telecoms designs from concept through to "Approved for Construction" (AFC) status.</li><li>Design a variety of station communication systems, including CCTV, Public Address (PA/VA), Customer Information Systems (CIS), and Help Points.</li><li>Utilise Bentley MicroStation to create and develop design drawings, schematics, and layout plans.</li><li>Coordinate with other disciplines, particularly electrical engineering, to ensure power requirements, cable routing, and containment are fully integrated.</li><li>Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and risk assessments.</li><li>Ensure all designs comply with relevant Network Rail standards and processes.</li></ul>
Essential Skills &amp; Experience:<ul>
<li>Proven experience as a SISS / Telecoms Design Engineer within the UK rail sector.</li><li>Essential proficiency with Bentley MicroStation is required. You must be able to produce designs using this software from day one.</li><li>In-depth design knowledge of core SISS technologies (CCTV, CIS, PA, Help Points).</li><li>A strong understanding of the GRIP lifecycle and Network Rail assurance processes.</li></ul>
Desirable Skills:<ul>
<li>Experience acting as a CRE (Contractor's Responsible Engineer) for Telecoms.</li><li>A broader understanding of operational communications systems.</li><li>Experience with data management systems such as ProjectWise.</li><li>Familiarity with associated electrical power systems for comms equipment.</li></ul>
Interested? Get in touch with &lt;email address removed&gt; today.

Job Title 
 
 Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) - Telecoms / Software-Focused Systems 
 
 Contract Details 
 
 Contract Length: Minimum 9 months 
 
 IR35 Status: Outside IR35 
 
 Start Date: ASAP 
 
 Location: Predominantly remote with occasional travel to Cheadle, Stockport 
 
 Overview 
 
 An experienced Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) is required to take over an existing role due to retirement. The role supports a rail-based programme currently at GRIP 6, entering SIT/SAT testing, and centres on an Online Key Management System (OKMS). 
 
 The OKMS is a software-based, cyber-secure telecoms system used by train drivers to log into operational systems. While the solution has strong software and cyber-security elements, this is not a pure software role. A telecoms engineering background is essential. Civils or signalling-only backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable. 
 
 The OKMS scope represents approximately 40-50% of the workload; however, candidates with a strong telecoms background will be able to support the role full time. 
 
 Key Responsibilities 
 CEM Role &amp; Engineering Management 
 
 Act as Contractor's Engineering Manager, coordinating all engineering activities in line with the project programme and GRIP lifecycle 
 
 Coordinate design and documentation deliverables to Network Rail 
 
 Review and sign off all documentation submitted to Network Rail from delivery partners 
 
 Manage and coordinate responses to Design Review Notes (DRNs), ensuring timely closure or document updates formally accepted by Network Rail 
 
 Coordinate As-Built documentation where required 
 
 Provide all required documentation for the Network Rail Health &amp; Safety File, agreeing formats with Network Rail 
 
 Provide IDC/IDR Certificates for GRIP stages 5, 6 and 7 (and 8 if required) 
 
 Provide Engineering Completion Certificates (ECC) 
 
 Documentation &amp; Authoring 
 
 Update and maintain the System Definition 
 
 Update the Service Interface Register (SIR) with input from DDaT stakeholders 
 
 Produce HSM performance reports to support NRAP Product Approval (templates provided) 
 
 Maintain document control via JIRA, SharePoint and OneDrive 
 
 Assurance, Safety &amp; Compliance 
 
 Coordinate with TÜV (Independent Auditor) regarding Subset compliance reports 
 
 Respond to auditor queries and provide supporting evidence as required 
 
 Ensure progress towards compliance with applicable subsets, supporting independent assurance for handover 
 
 Support completion and acceptance of SIT/SAT Safety Letter 
 
 Run checks on outstanding LDO actions prior to certification sign-off 
 
 Governance, Reporting &amp; Meetings 
 
 Attend: 
 
 Monthly Network Rail Contract Review meetings 
 
 Monthly Human Factors Working Group meetings 
 
 Chair: 
 
 Twice-weekly Engineering Delivery meetings 
 
 Monthly Security Working Group meetings, reviewing security documentation, residual risks and emerging issues 
 
 Reporting: 
 
 Provide a monthly metrics pack 
 
 Provide a monthly technical debt report 
 
 Security &amp; PSO Awareness 
 
 Maintain awareness of project security classifications, procedures and controls 
 
 Identify, manage and escalate any security breaches promptly 
 
 Support updates to security briefings and alignment with current organisational security marking systems 
 
 Consult and adhere to Network Rail security correspondence and requirements 
 
 Tools &amp; Systems 
 
 Obtain and use access to the following systems: 
 
 Network Rail eB (document control and DRN status) 
 
 Network Rail Standards Portal 
 
 Network Rail Teams 
 
 JIRA (document control and WPM) 
 
 SharePoint / OneDrive (OKMS documentation) 
 
 Project Environment 
 
 The CEM will work closely with a multi-organisation delivery team including project management, service delivery, safety assurance, systems engineering, architecture, and security specialists. 
 
 Essential Requirements 
 
 CEM Certification (mandatory) 
 
 Strong telecoms engineering background 
 
 Experience delivering software-based, cyber-secure systems within regulated environments 
 
 Proven experience working through GRIP stages, particularly GRIP 5-7 
 
 Experience with IDC/IDR, ECC, DRNs, and Network Rail governance processes 
 
 Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and suppliers 
 
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Morson Edge

Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM)- Telecoms

Are you a Junior Electrical Design Engineer or CAD Technician looking to build a long-term career in the UK rail industry?Do you enjoy producing design and want to develop your understanding of low voltage electrical and communications systems across rail infrastructure projects?Salary:£28,000 to £37,500 DOE Location: Derby, minimum of 3-4 days in the office per weekA well-established railway electrical services provider is looking to appoint a Junior Electrical Design Engineer / CAD Technician to join its growing in-house design team based in Derby.This role has been deliberately designed to suit two profiles: a Junior Engineer at the early stages of their career, or an experienced CAD Technician who wants to specialise in rail and develop their technical knowledge. You will work closely with senior engineers on live rail projects, contributing to the delivery of LV electrical and communications designs for stations and trackside environments, while receiving hands-on mentorship and structured development.Essential skills &amp; experience<ul>
<li>Experience producing 2D technical drawings using CAD software, ideally Bentley MicroStation</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical work</li><li>Genuine interest in rail engineering</li><li>Prior experience creating low voltage electrical designs or drawings</li><li>Ability to work from the Derby office to support learning and collaboration</li><li>Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude</li></ul>
Essential for Junior Engineer applicants<ul>
<li>Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline</li><li>Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and willingness to learn industry standards</li><li>Minimum 1 year of low voltage electrical design experience</li></ul>
Essential for CAD Technician applicants<ul>
<li>Strong CAD capability with confidence producing accurate technical drawings</li><li>Interest in understanding the engineering intent behind designs</li><li>MicroStation experience</li><li>Previous experience working in a ProjectWise environment is highly advantageous</li></ul>
Desirable skills<ul>
<li>Exposure to Network Rail standards and procedures</li><li>Experience working on rail, infrastructure or engineering projects</li><li>Willingness to develop skills in design calculations and technical documentation</li></ul>
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive rail design team that is committed to developing talent. Whether you are a Junior Engineer looking to build practical design experience or a CAD Technician keen to grow into the engineering side of rail, this role offers a clear development pathway, funded training and long-term career progression.If this sounds like the right next step, apply now or get in touch with Emily Atkins at &lt;email address removed&gt; for a confidential discussion.

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