Assistant Signal Sighting Engineer Job Basingstoke area,England UK,Engineering

Who We Are

We at network rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do! Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

We're passionate about great service and we ask ourselves, what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do? With this in mind, we pull together as one industry because we care about people and teamwork is key.

About the role

We're looking for an Assistant Signal Sighting Engineer to support the management of SPAD (Signal Passed at Danger) mitigation and signal sighting activities across your allocated area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical expertise while playing a key role in improving railway safety and performance. You'll work closely with experienced engineers, supporting investigations, inspections and innovation in signal sighting.

In this role, you'll:

Support the technical investigation of Category A SPADs
, helping to convene and chair signal sighting committees, analyse data, and produce reports and recommendations,

Assist in specifying and delivering work related to signal sighting and SPAD mitigation
, contributing to Network Rail's safety goals

Help coordinate and support signal sighting committee meetings for major/minor works, CIRAS reports and TOC/FOC feedback

Plan and carry out signal sighting inspections and assessments
, ensuring compliance with Railway Group, Industry and company standards

Review standards, identify required changes and highlight areas of non-compliance or improvement

Produce, check and manage signal sighting documentation and records
, ensuring accuracy and consistency

Monitor compliance with competence standards
, particularly across projects and minor works activities

Provide technical support and guidance on signal sighting matters

Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in signal sighting practices

Your experience and skills

Essential

ONC or equivalent qualification in relevant subject
The ability to facilitate committees. This requires a strong character to deal with potentially challenging situations with an open mind and innovative thinking.
Work under pressure with regards to tight deadlines and satisfying the needs of train operators and projects
Holder of Sentinel competency in Personnel Track safety.

Desirable

Knowledge of operations
Holder of Sentinel Competency Signal Sighting Committee Member and Chair
Incorporated Engineer
Signalling Maintenance Testing Handbook qualification

Band & Salary

Band & Salary: circa £40,000

Vacancy type

Vacancy type:
Perm / FT

Location

Location:

Basingstoke

Closing date

Closing date: 2nd September 2026

We offer excellent benefits, including:

Generous annual leave with the option to buy/sell days.
Defined benefit pension scheme.
75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
Up to 75% off leisure travel.
Carer's leave to support those who matter.
Healthcare Scheme, Gym Pass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

Small actions lead to big impact. The way we collect and use data helps keep our teams safe and our network resilient.

Community & Inclusion

We're proud to champion a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Accessibility

You can visit Even breaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Pre-employment checks

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Testing

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.

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