Senior Project Engineer (Software)

Job Description:

Senior Project Engineer (Software bias) 
Leicestershire
Full-time - Flexible working Hours

An established engineering business within the rail sector is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex control systems projects across its Rail Systems division.

The Role Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead and support the technical delivery of rail projects, from design and specification through to site activities, testing and commissioning. You will act as a key technical interface with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering activities across rail control systems projects
• Produce specifications, designs, drawings and technical documentation
• Support and manage technical interfaces with clients and stakeholder
• Ensure compliance with QHSE, CDM and rail industry standards
• Support project progress, schedules and technical delivery targets

Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering rail control systems projects
• Strong technical knowledge of SCADA, BMS, SISS and/or mobile solutions
• Experience working to Network Rail, BS, ISO, Safety and CDM standards
• Ability to lead technical delivery and work autonomously
• Experience and understanding of C++/Python
• Experience producing professional technical documentation

Technical Skills (Desirable)

• Safety Functional / TÜV certification
• Programming and configuration experience (e.g. Silworx, GX Works, Iconics, HMI)
• Coding experience (C, Visual Basic, scripting/macros)
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and system designs

Hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Core hours: Mon–Thurs 09:00–16:00 | Fri 09:00–12:00