Principal Signalling Engineer - Derby (192658)

Job description

The Siemens Mobility Division with approximately 90,000 employees, focuses on sustainable technologies for metropolitan areas and their infrastructures. Its offering includes products, systems and solutions for intelligent traffic management, rail-bound transportation, smart grids, energy efficient buildings, and safety and security. The Division comprises the divisions Rail Systems, Rail Automation, Traffic Solutions, Rail Electrification and Edinburgh Tram.

Siemens, the leading global engineering and technology services company, has been active in the United Kingdom for over 170 years. We provide innovative solutions to help tackle the UK's major challenges, across the key sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure & cities and healthcare. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 12 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

The Principal Signal Engineer is the primary technical focus for signal engineering in the regional office. They will liaise with other Principal Signal Engineers to set the technical strategy for project delivery across the business and provide a regional framework for the technical elements of project delivery. This role will be the focal point for the resolution of technical issues and provide support to projects in the portfolio.

The Principal Signal Engineer will develop the engineering capability in the region, in cooperation with the Engineering Manager and according to the business strategy and will provide development opportunities and ensuring training and mentoring of all engineering staff including graduates and trainees.

. What are my responsibilities?

· Provide the technical architectures against which projects are delivered nationally and regionally
· Ensure regional compliance with technical standards and procedures
· Ensure regional competence measures are maintained and developed, including IRSE licenses and Authorities To Work (ATW).
· Champion, sponsor and participates in continuous improvement; implementation of project delivery efficiency initiatives
· Implement an assurance regime to ensure compliance with standards and implement corrective actions.
· Undertake work on projects as required by the Engineering Manager and Regional Director.
· In conjunction with the Engineering Manager, develop and implementation of technical learning sessions, regionally and nationally.
· Act as mentor to the engineering community and promote professional development.
· Resolution of technical issues
· Creation and implementation of staff development plans and guidance of staff through IRSE exams
· Maintenance of regional competence

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Essential

· Incorporated Engineer or higher
· Member of the IRSE
· Established professional status within the signalling industry; will have significant experience of engineering implementation on large signalling schemes in the UK.
· Supportive of a consistent companywide approach to continuous improvement.
· A broad base of engineering skills, experiences, knowledge and competencies covering the full engineering lifecycle.
· Previous experience in Systems Engineering, Project Engineering, Design and Test of signalling systems.
· Competence in several areas of railway signal engineering at the highest level.
· Recognised as a senior expert in the signalling industry

Desirable

· Chartered Engineer or equivalent
· Successfully passed IRSE examinations or demonstrable equivalent
· Fellow of the IRSE
· Experience of overseas engineering delivery and metro signalling.
· Experience in the CRE / CEM roles
· Testing qualifications Modules 1, 2 or 3

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How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.