Railway Signalling Design Engineer - Level 3

Help ensure the safe journeys of millions of people every day, and become a railway engineering design technician.

How Long: 3 years

Where: London (there might be some hybrid working involved depending on a placement)

College location will depend on course availability. Currently the only suitable course is being run by Reading. Travel expenses are reimbursed.

Salary: £21,824

What you'll need

  • A minimum of 2 GCSEs Grade A* - C or Grade 4 and above or equivalent in Maths and English language
  • You must be 18 years old before September 2023 to be eligible for this scheme

Job overview

Railway Signalling Engineers are responsible for the design and acceptance of new signalling solutions across the underground utilising both legacy and modern types of signalling equipment.

Systems developed by these engineers are responsible for the safe carriage of passengers and the delivery of an efficient and reliable train service.

"The ability to move around the company and try out loads of different types of engineering is so valuable, and really helps when deciding which team to roll off into."
Zofia
Railway Signalling Engineering Apprentice

What you'll be doing

As an apprentice, your 3-year development programme will be made up of up to 6 to 9 placement rotations.

Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career.

We also understand that everyone's career is different, so every apprentice's journey is unique.

Where can this career take me?

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into the signalling design team. Within the team, you'll be designing modifications to the existing signalling arrangements and contributing to the introduction of new signalling system.

This role could lead to further career development opportunities such as signalling design engineer or a role in signalling testing and commissioning.

The activities undertaken as a Railway Signalling Engineering Design Apprentice will also stand you in good stead, if you wish to become licensed with the Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers (IRSE).