Mobility Posted August 17, 2026

Lead Control Systems Engineer

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom; Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Permanent
Controls Engineering

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About this opportunity

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.

Siemens Mobility is a global market leader in rail infrastructure, shaping the future of transportation through cutting‑edge technology, digital innovation, and sustainable engineering. As part of our Rail Infrastructure business, you’ll join a team that is transforming how people and goods move, making rail travel safer, smarter, greener and more efficient.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Siemens Mobility as a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join our Rail Infrastructure business based in Derby. In this role, you will work on railway traffic management projects throughout the full project life cycle, working in partnership with the multi-skilled, multi-disciplinary team. This is from the early stages of bids and tenders, specification, system design, through validation, testing, approvals and installation, to on-going customer support.

As a Lead Engineer in the Traffic Management team, you will work with a team of engineers through the implementation of projects to deliver technical solutions which meets the customers’ needs and complies with industry specifications.

You’ll make a difference by..

Working as part of an engineering team to design, develop and deliver Railway Traffic Management Systems

Developing system requirements and end user requirements

Managing the delivery of data production and checking

Being responsible for Lead System and Integration Testing

Participating in FRACAS and problem-solving issues post commissioning and lead solution across teams

Ensuring the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of work, in order that successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved

What you’ll need to succeed..

Good background in System Engineering technical systems

Membership of a relevant Engineering Institution

HNC/HND in Engineering or related subject

Experience in Railway Signalling Systems including VDU Control Centres, TD’s and TDM

Experience with AWS, Mendix and GitLab (desirable)

Knowledge and experience of Railway Control Systems and/or Operations (desirable)

Benefits

At Siemens, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.

Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay

Financial: Match and More Pension, Life Assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus

Family: Day-one parental rights, shared parental leave, extra holidays for length of service, generous time off - including volunteering days and sabbaticals

Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Transform The Everyday with us

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter who will be happy to support you.

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.

Job details

Seniority
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Role
Controls Engineering
Industry
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Location
Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom; Derby, Derby, United Kingdom
Employment type
Permanent
Travel
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How this role compares

Computed from every other active Controls Engineering role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 496 comparable Controls Engineering roles across 18 employers.

496Comparable roles tracked
358Currently active
18Companies hiring similar roles
45Countries represented

Salary context

36 of 496 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Associate Mechatronics Field Engineer · FANUC America $5,300/yr – $85,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr Advanced Project Engineer · Honeywell $153,000/yr – $191,000/yr
Peer group range $45,150 – $172,000 (median $111,963)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 496 comparable roles

India167
United States130
Canada20
China18
Mexico15
Germany13

+ 39 more countries

Seniority mix

139 of 496 peers have a known seniority level

Senior97
Associate28
Manager8
Principal4
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc2

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