Lead Project Engineering Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proven Lead Project Engineering Manager (LPEM) to join our Systems: SCADA and SISS Engineering Delivery teams within the Siemens Mobility Limited, Rail Infrastructure CIS business located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.

At Siemens Mobility, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Join our global community, where your growth and development are as important as our shared mission to innovate and transform the Rail industry. Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

Our Team and what we do:

As market leaders across rail, road and logistics, Siemens Mobility Limited are pursuing the goal of networking various transportation systems with one another to move people and goods efficiently - complete mobility!

Rail Infrastructure offers a wide range of systems for signalling, monitoring and control, communications and electrification for main line, regional, metro and light rail infrastructure applications. By bringing together the combined expertise of UK and Germany, we offer complete infrastructure solutions tailored for our market. Siemens’ dedicated rail infrastructure team is fully committed to delivering an efficient, reliable, safe and green railway.

The Rail Infrastructure business supplies SCADA control systems as well as operational telecoms and secure network equipment, alongside other engineering solutions to rail industry operators and suppliers worldwide. We have earned a respected reputation within the industry which has developed as a result of our success in delivering great outcomes to our customers. In addition, we are leading the way within the railway industry in developing the next generation of rail technology such as Rail Electrification Control, Advanced Station Management Systems, Automation and Analytics, ETCS and Low Cost Digital Modular Signalling, so this is a phenomenal time to join the business in the development of new, exciting technologies!

Your role, and what you’ll be doing:

In this role, reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager, you will oversee all engineering work within the SCADA and SISS portfolios throughout the entire project lifecycle. You'll work closely with Project and Commercial Managers, leading a team of Project Engineers from various technical disciplines, including SCADA, SISS, Electrification, and Plant and Civils Design. Your primary focus is the safe and timely delivery of projects within budget, adhering to customer, company, and industry standards.

The role covers the full project lifecycle, from pre-qualification and bids to design, testing, installation, and handover. You’ll ensure alignment with contract milestones, manage engineering resources, and ensure compliance with standards. Additionally, you'll own processes, conduct self-audits, and report to project and senior management, with potential involvement in hands-on engineering work when needed

You’ll make an impact by

• Providing engineering input, estimates and review governance to PQQs and Bids for all portfolio opportunities.

• Managing the portfolio of project engineering work-packages across a number of projects Allocation of engineering resources to work packages for the lifecycle of the project and to ensure these are delivered to time, quality, and cost parameters.
• Ensuring there is a consistent implementation of company engineering standards and processes along with measurement of performance against metrics as agreed with the Engineering Manager.
• Discharge safety responsibilities in relation to CDM Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, Company procedures including development of the project Safety Plan.
• Acting in the role of Contractors’ Responsible Engineer as directed.

Your success will be grounded by

• A broad base of Engineering skills, experiences, knowledge and competencies covering the full Systems and Software engineering lifecycle, together with the requisite personal characteristics, to take responsibility for facilitating cross disciplinary Engineering activity in complex, innovative and commercially challenging environments.

• Rail systems engineering experience of requirements specification engineering and management, design for robustness across the whole system lifecycle, safe-by-design, system integration and final verification.
• Strong leadership qualities who balances the needs of the customer, business and staff.
• Possesses personal drive, persuasive communication and negotiation skills, enthusiasm and is a catalyst for business success.

• Safety culture aware – to be able to influence and develop an existing safety culture to latest generation thinking and practice.

You'll benefit from

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday with an option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
• Attractive pension scheme
• Subsidised BUPA Healthcare

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.