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Indra Group

Lead Design Engineer – Installation

Indra Group

. Lead and coordinate the Design Engineering team across multiple revenue collection installation projects .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeReigate • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installation and design engineering within complex environments, with a strong focus on railway engineering requirements and technical documentation. Capable of providing leadership in design, installation, and project delivery while ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Installation/Design Engineering ExperienceMicroStation or AutoCAD ProficiencyRailway Engineering/Design KnowledgeElectrical Installations and Network Infrastructure UnderstandingSentinel and CSCS or ECS Certifications

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Hard Skills
Installation DesignEngineering Drawing ReviewTechnical Documentation ProductionSite Survey ExecutionAs-Built DocumentationData Cabling KnowledgeEthernet/Networking TechnologiesTechnical Specification InterpretationProject Delivery SupportDesign Documentation Maintenance
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationMentoringTechnical LeadershipTeam CoordinationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
MicroStationAutoCADCAD FilesOSS MonitoringDesign Schematics
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Site-Access/Safety CertificationSentinel CertificationCSCS CertificationECS Certification
Industry Keywords
Railway EngineeringTransport EngineeringAutomated Fare CollectionInstallation EngineeringElectrical Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and coordinate the Design Engineering team across multiple revenue collection installation projects
  • Provide technical direction, prioritisation and mentoring
  • Plan, prioritise and allocate engineering workload according to project priorities, programme requirements, resources, competence and technical complexity
  • Review client design scope and requirements and identify design changes or act as project design lead
  • Attend pre-scope reviews, project kick-offs and technical meetings with internal teams, clients and sponsors
  • Lead intrusive and non-intrusive site surveys and produce reports
  • Produce new installation designs from client CAD files
  • Amend existing installation designs according to project scope
  • Produce and maintain design documentation, schematics and supporting technical information
  • Support communications and network-related design activities, including data schematics and OSS monitoring requirements
  • Review design drawings and ensure suitability for implementation
  • Support Project Engineers during installation and commissioning
  • Provide technical leadership in resolving complex design, installation and interface issues
  • Conduct site visits for design development, installation progress and audits
  • Update installation drawings after completed works and support release of Master As-Built designs
  • Assist Project Managers with design progress, technical issues and project close-out
  • Support preparation and verification of handover documentation
  • Support technical transition, knowledge transfer and engineering capability development
  • Liaise with Project Engineering, Installation, Commissioning, Systems Engineering and other technical disciplines
  • Act as CRE (Design) where required to meet client or Network Rail requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in installation/design engineering within a complex engineering environment
  • Previous railway, transport or Automated Fare Collection experience
  • Experience working with Railway engineering/design requirements
  • MicroStation, AutoCAD or equivalent engineering drawing experience; MicroStation preferred
  • Experience with Railway station installation drawings and As-Built documentation
  • Relevant site-access/safety certification
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and client requirements
  • Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • Good understanding of electrical installations, structured data cabling and network infrastructure
  • Knowledge of Ethernet/networking technologies such as copper, fibre and topologies
  • Experience supporting installation and project delivery changes during the delivery phase
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Delivery and Engineering teams and clients
  • Clean Driving Licence
  • University Engineering degree Level 4/5 or Mechatronics engineering discipline or equivalent level
  • Relevant Electrical, Electronic, Systems, Telecommunications or Installation Engineering background
  • Sentinel and CSCS or ECS certifications
  • Able to travel and work away from home if required
  • Able to work during the night if required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 25 days per annum plus 8 bank holidays, with options to buy/sell days
  • Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer
  • Private medical insurance, including dental and optical
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible/remote working options
  • Charitable initiatives
  • Formal and informal social events
  • Learning and development programs
  • Innovative and collaborative work environment