Engineering Manager – Rail Systems
Location: Dublin – hybrid working, with three days per week on-site
Salary: €90,000–€110,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are recruiting an experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across a growing portfolio of safety-critical rail projects in Ireland.
Acting as the technical authority for Signalling and Telecommunications, you will shape technical solutions, assure engineering integrity and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout design, installation, testing and commissioning.
This is an excellent opportunity to help develop a growing rail systems capability while working closely with clients, project teams and senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority for Signalling and Telecommunications activities.
- Provide technical direction, challenge and engineering assurance across rail projects.
- Undertake DPE, CEM or CRE responsibilities where appropriately appointed.
- Manage systems-safety activities, including CSM-RA, engineering integration, testing and commissioning.
- Support project planning, design development, methodologies and risk assessments.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure integration, compliance and constructability.
- Interpret client requirements and develop practical, safe and compliant solutions.
- Provide technical leadership during installation, testing and commissioning.
- Support bids, proposals and early-stage project development.
- Advise on engineering resources, technical capability and delivery strategy.
- Mentor engineers and promote best practice across the wider team.
- Ensure decisions prioritise safety, assurance and long-term asset performance.
What we’re looking for
- Significant experience within railway systems engineering.
- Strong technical expertise in Signalling and/or Telecommunications.
- Experience operating as a technical authority in a safety-critical environment.
- Previous DPE, CEM or CRE experience would be highly beneficial.
- Strong understanding of systems integration, engineering assurance and rail safety requirements.
- Experience supporting projects through design, installation, testing and commissioning.
- Confident client-facing communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to lead, influence and mentor engineering teams.
- Experience presenting technical solutions and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Relevant engineering qualifications and professional accreditation are desirable.
What’s on offer
- Salary of up to €90,000.
- Permanent senior technical leadership opportunity.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- At least 24 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Generous company pension contributions.
- Flexible benefits, including wellbeing and gym options.
- Structured training, mentoring and career-development opportunities.
- Two paid volunteering days each year.
If you are an experienced Signalling or Telecommunications engineering leader looking to influence major rail programmes and help develop a growing capability in Ireland, we would be keen to hear from you.
Senior Field Service Engineer – Vehicle CCTV / Auto Electrical
Location: Republic of Ireland – Field Based
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week – predominantly field based with some night work
Sector: Vehicle CCTV | Auto Electrical | Transport Technology | Bus, Coach & Rail
GTS Group are recruiting for an experienced Senior Field Service Engineer / Auto Electrician / Vehicle CCTV Engineer to join a leading independent security and vehicle technology specialist operating across Ireland and the UK.
Our client specialises in the design, installation and support of advanced CCTV, security and vehicle technology systems across the transport, infrastructure, public space and high-security sectors.
This is a field-based position supporting customers throughout the Republic of Ireland, primarily within the bus, coach and rail industries.
You’ll be responsible for the installation, servicing, planned maintenance and fault-finding of vehicle CCTV systems, driver aid technology and associated electrical/electronic equipment, while also providing technical guidance and support to more junior engineers.
The Role
As a Senior Field Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Installation, service and maintenance of vehicle CCTV systems
- Diagnosing and rectifying CCTV, electrical and electronic faults
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Supporting vehicle technology installations across bus, coach and rail fleets
- Fault-finding and technical support at customer sites
- Providing training, guidance and mentoring to junior and trainee engineers
- Supporting and training other Field Service Engineers
- Working closely with customers, garage engineers and technical teams
- Completing digital/PDA service reports following site visits
- Managing your own equipment and stock
- Ensuring work is completed in line with customer SLAs and Health & Safety requirements
- Maintaining high standards of customer service and workmanship
What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in speaking with engineers from vehicle electrical, CCTV, electronics or transport technology backgrounds.
Ideally, you’ll have:
- Previous experience with CCTV, auto electrical or electronic systems
- Strong electrical and technical fault-finding skills
- Experience working in a Field Service Engineer or mobile engineering position
- Knowledge of DVRs and CCTV components would be advantageous
- Experience within the bus, coach, rail or wider commercial vehicle industry would be beneficial
- Good basic IT skills
- Strong customer-facing and communication skills
- An electrical qualification such as NVQ, BTEC or apprenticeship would be advantageous but is not essential
- A full driving licence
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Full product and system training will be provided.
Location & Working Hours
This is a field-based role covering the Republic of Ireland, travelling to customer sites throughout the region.
There may occasionally be travel outside your normal region and some overnight stays. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, predominantly working days, although some night work may be required depending on customer requirements.
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working with vehicle technology, CCTV and electrical systems and wants to take on a more senior position.
You’ll be joining an established organisation operating within specialist transport technology and security systems, with the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge while helping support and mentor other engineers.
Suitable Job Titles / Backgrounds
We would particularly like to hear from candidates currently working as a:
- Senior Field Service Engineer
- Vehicle CCTV Engineer
- Auto Electrician
- Auto Electrical Engineer
- CCTV Engineer
- Mobile CCTV Engineer
- Vehicle Technology Engineer
- Telematics Engineer
- Bus Electrician
- Coach Electrician
- Rail CCTV Engineer
- Transport Technology Engineer
- Electrical Field Service Engineer
Apply
If you’re an experienced Field Service Engineer, Auto Electrician or Vehicle CCTV Engineer based in the Republic of Ireland and looking for your next permanent opportunity, apply today or contact GTS Group for a confidential discussion.
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