Job Specifications
The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the successful deployment of rail gate hardware systems across stations and networks. This role oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of hardware installation and upgrades, ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational requirements, and stakeholder expectations. The manager will work closely with engineering, project management, suppliers, and client representatives to ensure deployments are on time, within budget, and fully operational.
Requirements
Lead and manage the deployment of rail gate hardware across stations and networks
Develop and maintain deployment plans, schedules, and resource forecasts
Coordinate logistics for hardware delivery, storage, and staging
Oversee installation, integration, and commissioning of equipment
Ensure all deployments comply with rail safety standards, regulations, and quality procedures
Manage on-site contractors, ensuring work is completed to specification and on time
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
Act as the main point of contact between clients, suppliers, and internal teams
Monitor deployment progress, track issues, and escalate where necessary
Oversee acceptance testing, handover, and transition to operational support teams
Maintain accurate documentation of deployments, configurations, and changes
Drive continuous improvement in deployment processes and efficiency
Essential
Strong project management and organisational skills
Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, logistics, contractors, station staff)
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Risk assessment and mitigation planning
Ability to interpret technical drawings and installation manuals
Proven experience in deploying hardware in operational transport or similar safety-critical environments
Understanding of electromechanical systems, IT hardware, and field equipment integration
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
Desirable
Negotiation and supplier management skills
Knowledge of lean deployment methodologies and continuous improvement
Ability to train and mentor junior staff/contractors
Familiarity with remote monitoring and diagnostic tools
Rail industry experience with Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems, including gate lines, validators, or related equipment
Familiarity with cybersecurity and networking considerations for connected hardware
Experience with vendor hardware acceptance testing and commissioning
Exposure to UK rail standards (e.g., Network Rail, TOCs, TfL, RSSB)
Benefits
What's in it for you?
Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:
A great team of like-minded professionals
Private Healthcare
Income Protection Scheme
Pension
Group Life Assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Benefit Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Eyecare Vouchers
Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today!
Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team. We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK.
No recruitment agencies, please! We won't accept any introductions.
Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.
About the Company
Vix Technology is the global leader in intelligent transportation systems, automated fare collection, and transit analytics. With customers in 200 cities around the world, Vix embraces the complexities of modern public transit to create best-in-class fleet management, ticketing and passenger information solutions for transit agencies and operators.
Our systems and devices provide operators with sophisticated operations management, real-time vehicle monitoring and detailed performance reporting to help optimise services. For...
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