Senior Project Engineer

Siemens Mobility are recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer for our Rail Infrastructure CIS Telecoms Team based out of our offices in Ashby de la Zouch, Chippenham, or London. Reporting to the Lead Project Engineering Manager, the Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for the regional office and/or portfolio of Project Engineering delivery. The Senior Project Engineer will lead other Project Engineering personnel within our Telecoms Engineering Department to successfully deliver all engineering aspects of Operational Telecommunications projects. The first assignment will be the role of System Integration and Interface Manager on the HS2 Operational Telecommunications and Security Systems package. HS2 has a complex stakeholder landscape and one of the key requirements of the role will be to develop a broad understanding of the project scope and the solution and to act as an interface between the Siemens engineering teams and the wide range of parties that Siemens need to work closely with to successfully deliver the project. This includes the engineering teams within the customer organisation, from other supply partners, and with other external parties. The project is complex in nature, both in a technical and organizational context and the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate experience in a comparable environment. You'll make a difference by ….

• Leading and managing Project Engineers and engineering teams across multiple UK sites, allocating work packages and ensuring consistent use of engineering procedures, tools, and standards.
• Ensuring delivery of telecommunications engineering projects within budget, time, and quality requirements, including supporting tendering activities and managing resource planning, forecasting, and scheduling.
• Taking ownership of engineering safety across all phases, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, company procedures, and effective management of engineering safety risks.
• Leading system integration on major rail infrastructure projects, managing interfaces between telecoms, security systems, and other disciplines, including development of ICDs, interface registers, and coordination processes.
• Identifying, managing, and resolve interface risks, dependencies, and clashes while ensuring robust stakeholder alignment through workshops and ongoing coordination.
• Collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and customers to ensure effective communication, knowledge sharing, and alignment on project objectives and delivery.
• Promoting engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and adoption of new tools and ways of working, while mentoring team members and supporting their professional development.
• Supporting business change, departmental development, and wider engineering activities, including acting as Contractors Responsible Engineer and assisting the Project Engineering Manager when required.
  
  Leveraging your Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) status and relevant qualification (e.g. HND) alongside a broad base of engineering knowledge spanning the full lifecycle, ensuring robust, end-to-end delivery.
• Applying your extensive experience in the UK rail telecoms industry, including implementation on large mainline schemes and systems engineering across the V-lifecycle on complex projects.
• Championing a strong safety culture, using your proven ability to lead, influence and continuously develop safety practices in line with modern strategies.
• Demonstrating leadership of multidisciplinary teams, combined with excellent communication skills (written and oral) to align stakeholders and drive successful outcomes.
• Utilising your expertise in project engineering, design, testing and installation of safety-critical systems, alongside strong organisational skills to forecast, plan, and manage engineering resources and costs effectively.
• Showing flexibility and commitment to operational demands, including travel, unsociable hours, and holding a full UK driving licence to support delivery across varied project environments.
  
  At Siemens Mobility, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.
Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay Financial: Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus Family: Day-one parental rights, Shared parental leave, Extra holidays for length of service, Enjoy 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year, volunteering days and sabbaticals Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career. Join Siemens Mobility where your wellbeing, growth, and future matter. # Transform The Everyday with us We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!