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Lead design and delivery of low‑voltage rail electrification (points heating, lighting, signalling)
11 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Croydon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
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Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
Description
site surveys
mentorship
electrical design
lead engineer
design planning
risk management
Coordinate and perform site surveys
Thrive: Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates, supporting them in their professional development and chartership journeys
Deliver: Lead and manage the delivery of electrical design work packages across rail infrastructure projects and act as Lead Engineer or Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE), ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards and safety regulations
Collaborate : Provide technical and commercial oversight, including design planning, risk management and quality assurance and Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and constructible design solutions. Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health & Safety legislation
Requirements
etap
chartered engineer
rail electrification
low voltage
cdm
lead engineer
Experienced in Points Heating, Signalling Power, Power system analysis, ETAP, AMTECH, ElectricalOM etc.
Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with a recognised institution (e.g. IET)
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team
A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead, mentor and influence others
Familiarity with the full project lifecycle – from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support
Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven experience in the design and delivery of Electrification & Power systems in the UK rail sector
Deep knowledge of low voltage systems, particularly Points Heating, Lighting and Signalling Power
Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, design safety principles and risk assessment
Experience in leading projects as a CRE or Lead Engineer
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
Proven track record in railway Electrification & Power design and delivery
BSc, BEng, or MEng in Electrical Engineering
Strong Electrical Engineering background with Rail industry experience
Experience working to Network Rail, London Underground, Railway Group Standards, British Standards and Eurocodes