Senior SISS Design Engineer

Posted 09 February 2026
Salary £50k - 70k per year
LocationWest Yorkshire
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000064380

Job description

Are you an experienced Telecoms Design Engineer with SISS and PAVA experience?

Are you a Design CRE (or working towards CRE)?

Salary: up to £70,000 or up to £500 per day, Outside IR35
Location: Doncaster or Leeds, 4 days per week minimum
Contract length: 12 months
Start: ASAP

You will be responsible for leading and delivering SISS design and assurance in line with Network Rail standards across a massive train station project, valued at circa £210m to Network Rail.

This role will suit someone comfortable leading projects and teams, acting as technical authority and interfacing directly with clients and contractors.

Essential requirements

  • Strong UK rail SISS design experience
  • CRE accredited or actively working towards CRE (essential)
  • Proven experience across CCTV, PAVA, CIS, access control and telecoms systems
  • Solid understanding of Network Rail standards and GRIP / PACE processes
  • Able to work on site in Doncaster or Leeds 4 days per week
  • Comfortable in a delivery-focused, non-remote role

If you’re a SISS professional looking for your next challenge, this role offers technical variety, flexibility and long-term career potential.

Apply or email Emily.atkins@carringtonwest.com