Installation Manager
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Siemens Mobility. We are on a quest to solve the most complex mobility challenges with groundbreaking technology and creative solutions. As part of our diverse and driven team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of transportation. Imagine contributing to innovations that touch millions of lives – ready to make that a reality?
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 are recruiting for Installation Managers to lead and coordinate signalling installation and construction activities across major rail infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Working within complex railway environments including Network Rail, London Underground, and major infrastructure programmes, you will oversee resources, manage installation teams, and collaborate closely with project stakeholders to drive successful project delivery.
This role is classified as safety critical and is subject to a pre-employment medical assessment, which must be successfully completed prior to start.
You'll make a difference by...
- Leading the safe delivery of signalling installation and construction works, championing a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and environmental requirements.
- Driving programme delivery to meet project timescales, quality expectations, and budget objectives, whilst identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
- Managing signalling installation activities and coordinating with supervisors, project teams, and other disciplines to ensure effective delivery, avoid clashes, and maximise project outcomes.
- Planning and optimising resources, labour, plant, and materials, ensuring operational readiness and the effective utilisation of project resources.
- Developing, supporting, and assessing site teams, ensuring individuals are competent, appropriately supervised, and equipped to perform their roles safely and effectively.
- Supporting project governance and reporting, contributing to programme development, commercial considerations, management system documentation, and the investigation and resolution of safety or operational issues.
Your role profile may vary from time to time in accordance with business needs. Your annual objective setting with your line manager will outline any additional responsibilities required to meet business or individual development needs for the forthcoming financial year.
What you’ll need to succeed…
- Proven signalling installation and construction experience, with a strong technical background and practical knowledge of delivering signalling projects in complex rail environments.
- Relevant IRSE licence and Construction Site Safety competence, with a thorough understanding of industry legislation, standards, and safe systems of work.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to effectively lead, motivate, and coordinate teams across multiple work activities and locations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, enabling you to build effective relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience planning and managing resources, including labour, plant, and materials, together with the ability to coordinate complex logistical activities to ensure successful project delivery.
- Flexibility to travel and work away from your home depot when required, supporting the operational needs of projects across the business.
Benefits
At Siemens Mobility, 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 paid parental rights, Shared parental leave, Extra holidays for length of service, Enjoy 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year, 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
Join Siemens Mobility where your wellbeing, growth, and future matter.
Transform The Everyday with us
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!
We are a Disability Confident Leader 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.
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.

