The posting
Lead Project Engineer - Electrical (Permanent)
About Indra Group UK & Ireland
Indra is a leading global technology and consulting company, and a trusted technological partner for the core business operations of its clients worldwide. It stands at the forefront of key sectors including Transport, Defence, Air Traffic Management and Space, alongside advanced Information Technology services delivered through Minsait, and cutting-edge capabilities in Sovereign AI, Cybersecurity, and Cyberdefence via IndraMind.
The company’s business model is built around a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary products, combining strong innovation with a high-value focus for customers.
With more than 2,500 projects implemented across 50 countries and over 100 cities, Indra is a global benchmark in innovative transportation and mobility solutions. It is recognised as one of the world’s top three companies in public transportation management systems. Indra’s technology supports the daily journeys of over 78 million people, helping to reduce more than 10 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, and helping save nearly 3,000 lives through improved traffic management and road safety.
Indra Group is paving the way to a more secure and better-connected future through innovative solutions, trusted relationships and the very best talent. Sustainability sits at the heart of its strategy and culture, driving efforts to address current and future social and environmental challenges.
In the 2024 financial year, Indra achieved revenues of €5.5 billion, over 60,000 professionals, maintained a local presence in 46 countries, and operated across more than 140 countries worldwide.
As the technological partner for its customers’ key operations, Indra is at the core of their business, and Indra’s four values guide everything we do:
Innovation - Our capacity for innovation, cutting-edge solutions, and specialised team of professionals enables us to drive a safer, more connected future through technology.
Trust - We work with strength, commitment, and reliability, delivering quality solutions to build trust with customers, employees, partners, investors, and society.
Connection - We harness the power of collaboration, connect ideas and solutions, and adapt to our customers’ needs, supporting them on the path to a better future.
Foresight - We anticipate future needs to make the world safer and more connected, transforming our experience and knowledge into solutions for a better tomorrow.
About the Project
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded Indra a long-term contract to operate, develop, enhance and expand ticketing and access control systems across London’s transport network through to 2034, with extension options to 2039.
This programme covers the maintenance, operation and evolution of a large-scale, complex ecosystem, including turnstiles, validators, ticket machines, sales terminals, back-office systems, payment gateways, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity that supports over 8.6 million daily journeys.
Therefore, Indra will become TfL’s strategic technology partner to guarantee the operation and evolution of the world’s largest and most sophisticated ticketing system. Following a transition period of approximately two years, Indra will serve as the sole provider across the network that includes more than 8,500 buses, nearly 400 Underground stations, around 300 rail stations (Overground, DLR, Elizabeth Line and suburban services), 4,000 Oyster Card outlets, seven customer service centres, and 24 river boat boarding points.
Drawing on over 30 years of experience in urban public transport solutions, Indra will manage and evolve all aspects of the system. The project also envisages, in partnership with TfL, the implementation of new technologies to develop the system, make it more efficient and automate key processes; in short, to jointly create the next generation of the ticketing system for London.
Role overview
We are seeking a Lead Project Engineer – Installation is responsible for the technical coordination, planning and delivery of installation activities from bid and scope development through site installation, commissioning and final handover. The role provides technical leadership to Installation Project Engineers, installation teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with project programme, budget and client requirements.
Key duties include:
- Lead engineering delivery for new, replacement, relocated and modified Revenue Collection Devices.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to Installation Project Engineers, installation and commissioning teams.
- Lead technical input during site surveys, pre-scope meetings and installation feasibility assessments.
- Plan, prioritise and allocate engineering workload across the team according to project priorities, programme requirements, resource availability, competence and technical complexity.
- Analyse and review the client scope requirement, determining the requirements, configurations, installation requirements and associated cost estimates.
- Liaise with clients to agree the scope of work, site access requirements, programme, enabling works and transition plans.
- Attend pre-scope site meetings with client, taking the technical advisory lead in assessing requirements and recommending feasible installation solutions.
- Apply knowledge of civil structures and site constraints to assess installation feasibility and advise the client on appropriate technical solutions based on the agreed scope of work.
- Manage and control installation activities, including the preparation and delivery of installation documentation, subcontractor requirements, material control, site access, installation, testing and commissioning support, handover and As-Built documentation.
- Liaise closely with the Project Management team to ensure installation activities are delivered in accordance with the agreed programme and budget.
- Promote a culture of cooperation and collaboration across Installation, Engineering, Design, Project Management and other Indra teams.
- Develop and implement improvement initiatives relating to installation processes, product development and technical transition.
- Ensure effective communication with senior management regarding significant technical, installation and delivery issues within the role's area of responsibility.
- Take the ownership of Design Support activities, providing installation engineering advice and input into product development and technical solutions.
- Produce all relevant compliance and project scope documentations for the business as per the contract.
- Read and interpret engineering, product and installation drawings, translating technical information into practical installation requirements, methodologies and implementation plans.
- Review and approve installation design documentation where required, ensuring installation feasibility and compliance with project requirements.
- Provide technical support to installation and commissioning teams throughout the installation, testing and commissioning phases as required.
- Provide technical guidance, support and assistance to Installation Project Engineers, particularly in resolving complex installation and site-related issues.
- Liaise with installation teams, subcontractors and relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful completion and close-out of installation works, including handover and As-Built documentation.
- Candidate should be able to act as CRE (Technical Authority/Electrical/M&E) to comply with client or NR requirement where applicable.
- Ensure all installation activities comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, applicable statutory requirements, contractual obligations and relevant project safety requirements.
- Comply with Indra's values, policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and all applicable quality, security, occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Undertake any additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager from time to time, where reasonably required and appropriate to the role.
Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements:
Skills knowledge and experience:
- Over 15 years’ experience in electrical installation, testing and commissioning of 3 phase, 110v and 230V power systems. - Essential
- Extensive experience working with Railway infrastructure and electrical systems. - Essential
- Strong supervisory and technical advisory experience across electrical installation and testing activities. - Essential
- Proven experience in installation project delivery, implementation, commissioning and client acceptance. - Essential
- Relevant technical supervisory experience, including subcontractor management and coordination. - Essential
- Membership of a recognised professional institution
Education and qualifications
Essential and Desirable:
- University degree, Level 4/5 or higher engineering qualification or equivalent level - Essential
- Strong engineering/technical discipline and skills. - Essential
- Qualified City and Guilds 2382-26 BS7671 Wiring Regulation (current regulation) - Essential
- Qualified City and Guilds 2365 NVQ or 2391-52- Essential
- Qualified IOSH or NEBOSH construction related. - Essential
- Good understanding of structural data cabling, its limitations and Topologies - Essential
- Good understanding of ethernet switches, routers, and networking technologies - Essential
- JIB Gold Card and ECS Holder - Essential
- Formal leadership training - Desirable
- Site Management Safety Training - Desirable
- Sentinel and CSCS or ECS certifications - Desirable
Personal Qualities
- Results orientated
- Able to work under pressure with short deadline.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Able to travel and work away from home if required
- Able to work during the night if required
- Clean Driving Licence
Benefits
- Holidays: 25 days per annum + 8 days bank holidays (options to buy/sell days).
- Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer.
- Private medical insurance (including dental & optical).
- Life assurance.
- Income protection.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Flexible/remote working options.
- Charitable initiatives.
- Social events (formal & informal).
- Learning and development programs.
- Innovative & collaborative work environment.
Indra is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
