Role: Signalling Designer

Location: Bedford or York

Sector: Rail Services

Grade: 11

The Company

May Gurney is an infrastructure services company. We are committed to helping our clients in the public and regulated sectors deliver sustainable improvements to front-line services across the UK.

We make sure that the road, utility, rail and waterways Networks and public buildings are well maintained and that household waste is collected, managed and recycled. These essential maintenance services, which are based on long-term contracts, are the ones that are visible to local communities, and make a very real difference to the quality of life. They keep the country running.

The Sector

May Gurney Rail deliver maintenance and refurbishment services for our client Network Rail under long-term framework contracts. We are especially proud of our work on the historic High Level Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne which has been recognised with seven industry awards. Our core services cover rail structures, rail property, signalling and professional services.

The Role:

To undertake signalling design and checking work in accordance with applicable specifications and standards.

The main responsibilities will be: 

• To undertake signalling design and checking with minimal rework in accordance with your signalling competency certificate.
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Conform to May Gurney internal corporate rules, processes and/or procedures.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement – work towards a higher IRSE licence
• Maintain an IRSE log book which will be reviewed on a yearly basis.
• To assist as required or instructed, the Design Manager in the execution of his duties.
• Provide input in the compilation, review or approval of Quality Management System documentation.
• Complete timesheets on a weekly basis.
• Adhere to all statutory regulations, client standards or specifications where appropriate. 
• To assist other colleagues in achieving their IRSE design licences. Mentoring or Training
• Use a variety of IT packages to undertake your design duties.

Essential Skills:

• HNC or BSC Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• An awareness of Quality Assurance
• Awareness of the risks involved in a design process
• Knowledge of railway terminology and practice.
• Knowledge of working to standards set by legislation.
• IRSE Designers Licence (Desired)
• Associate member of relevant professional body i.e. IRSE, MIEE
• Knowledge of signalling practice.
• Knowledge of Network Rail Standards.
• CAD Experience (Micro station desirable)
• MS Office Suite of software 

Key Performance Indicators:

• Signalling Design production certificate review.
• Feedback from Design Manager
• Principle Designer feedback
• Client Feedback.
• Development Plan
• IRSE Assessments

 We are an equal opportunity employer