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Railway Security Officer
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Clean, valid UK Driving Licence required for position
The Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing Plans – including our family-friendly maternity policy.
- Flexible financial support with instant access to earned and authorised wages.
- Benefits for all – vouchers, discounts and rewards for shopping, eating out, cinema tickets, gym membership and plenty of others to help you save money every day.
- Full induction, ongoing training, and structured career development to help you thrive in your role.
- Quality kit and uniform – so you feel comfortable and can perform your role effectively.
- Fully funded SIA top-up training from our own team of in-house trainers.
- Employee Assistance Program – supporting your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing at all times.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £100 for every person you refer who starts with us.
- Long service and recognition awards - celebrating your achievements.
As a Railway Security Officer, you will provide a visible, reassuring presence across the rail network to promote passenger safety and reduce anti-social behaviour. You will patrol stations and trains, engage with the public, support vulnerable passengers, and work closely with rail staff and British Transport Police to deter crime, manage incidents, and ensure a safe travel environment for all.
We’re looking for motivated, approachable, and dependable people to join our team. We’re proud to support a diverse workforce and welcome applications from women and people from all walks of life. This role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build a fulfilling career in security. Join our team and help to make a positive impact.
The role will consist of:- Ensuring colleague safety, providing a sense of assurance for all
- Providing a smart, visible, proactive, and engaging security presence
- Effective conflict management, always taking control of incidents
- Control access and egress, conducting security patrols to deter crime
- Able to proactively and professionally engage with the public
- Be aware of hazards and incidents, and responding appropriately
- Providing guidance, information and directing customers as a first point of contact
- Managing and following safety and security processes and procedures
- Working as part of a team, building strong working relationships
- Awareness of Safeguarding
- Insight to Railway Byelaws
- Suicide Prevention
- Patrolling the Railway Network onboard services and on stations
- Customer Services and Engaging with members of the public
- Communications with British Transport Police
- (ASB) Anti-Social Behaviour
- Supporting Vulnerable Persons
- Awareness of Railway Safety
- Radio Communications
- Security Searches Counter Terrorism
- Conflict Management Skill
- Elite Security Personal
- Full UK Driver’s License Required (Must Be Manual)
Previous experience in security is great, but if you’ve only recently got your SIA licence that’s fine. What’s just as important is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We will provide all the training and support you need to succeed. Our goal is to help you to become a valued member of the Carlisle team.
- Offering guidance, information, and a friendly face as a first point of contact for customers.
- Ensuring the safety and security of colleagues and customers, providing a sense of assurance.
- Being a smart, approachable, and proactive presence as a security representative.
- Managing and responding to incidents effectively while remaining calm under pressure.
- Conducting security patrols, managing access points, and deterring unauthorised activity.
- Building strong relationships as part of a supportive and professional team.
This role is about more than just security. It’s about making a difference through supporting our customers in your local community. Providing a warm welcome, reassuring presence, and creating a safe environment for all. Apply today to start your journey toward a career with opportunities for development, and recognition.
About UsWe’re proud to work with some of the UK’s most iconic brands. Our venues, include Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, and BBC StudioWorks. Join over 5,000 team members delivering security, events, cleaning, and facilities services across the UK.
We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from parents returning to work, career changers , and those with a passion for making a difference.
Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAt Carlisle, Equality, diversity, and inclusion is a core focus in all areas of employment. This includes recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We judge all candidates solely on merit and ability.
We employ amazing individuals from all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. We have a culture where employees can feel appreciated and valued at work. This culture is free from unlawful or unfair discrimination and values diversity.
We always treat each other fairly and with dignity and respect. Creating an environment where we can all do something amazing for the company and ourselves.
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Senior Railway Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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Senior / Principal Railway Engineer
Location: Leeds (hybrid working available)
Do you have a passion for rail engineering and consultancy experience? Are you ready to develop your career with an employee-owned company that plays a leading role in climate resilience?
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Railway Engineer to join our clients growing railways team. This is a key role for someone with proven expertise in the railway sector who enjoys working collaboratively with clients and contractors on design and build projects. You will bring strong technical knowledge, a sound understanding of structural design principles and Eurocodes, and ideally some familiarity with scour design and procedures from the CIRIA Manual on scour and bridges and other hydraulic structures.
Based mainly in Leeds or Tadcaster, with the flexibility of agile working, you will take a lead role in governance, supporting project managers in the delivery of railway sector projects across multiple offices. You will work closely with colleagues in disciplines such as environment, MEICA, structures and geotechnics to achieve project success. You will play a central role in ensuring stakeholders are engaged, risks are identified and managed, and outputs consistently meet the required standards.
In practice, you will be responsible for technical assurance, client liaison, preparation of quotations, approval of design decisions and checking of calculations. You will also mentor and supervise junior colleagues, supporting their development and, as the role evolves, you may take on direct team leadership. This is a role for a self-starter who communicates well and can work independently to a high technical standard.
We are looking for a candidate with a degree in civil or structural engineering and membership of a recognised professional institution such as ICE or IStructE, although those with substantial relevant experience and clear progress towards chartership will also be considered. A valid UK driving licence is required.
You should have proven experience delivering civil engineering aspects of railway design within consultancy and/or contracting environments, along with a strong knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards. You will have experience of reinforced concrete design, geotechnical structure design such as retaining walls and embankment regrading, sheet pile solutions, drainage, and structural design for highway and railway loadings. You should also be familiar with Network Rail standards and processes, design review and assurance, and have a good awareness of CDM Regulations.
It would be an advantage if you also bring experience of contract administration, mentoring junior staff, client liaison, use of Office 365 and SharePoint, or experience in contractors' responsible engineering roles. Knowledge of scour design, as well as procedures set out in the CIRIA Manual, would also be desirable.
You will be joining a leading, independent and employee-owned consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering sustainable, innovative solutions across the UK and internationally. As part of an employee-owned business, you will have a genuine voice in how the company is run, along with access to profit-sharing. The organisation prides itself on a collaborative culture that values professional development, supports flexible working, and provides opportunities to work on projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including pension, profit share, income protection, a health cash plan and enhanced leave, as well as a structured training and development programme designed to help you reach your full potential.
If you are an experienced Railway Engineer ready to take on a senior or principal role and contribute to impactful projects then please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search or click apply
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Railway Hedge Cutter
Posted 13 days ago
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Job description:
Location: West Bromwich B70
Start: 20/09/2025
Duration: Few weeks
Rate: 150 per day (8 hour days)
CareerMakers Recruitment are seeking an experienced Railway Hedge Cutter in the Sandwell B69 area.
Duties:
- chainsaw op experience
- hedge cutting experience
Benefits:
- Parking near site
- Full time work
- Working in a team
- Local public transport links
Qualities we seek:
- Hard working
- Punctual
- Attention to detail
- Motivation
- Dedication
Requirements:
- Proven experience on site
- chainsaw license
- Appropriate PPE (Hard hat, hi vis, safety boots)
- PTS number
If you are a Railway Hedge Cutter interested , please call us on (phone number removed) (Option 2) or apply now!
Railway Hedge Cutter
Posted 10 days ago
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Job description:
Location: West Bromwich B70
Start: 20/09/2025
Duration: Few weeks
Rate: 150 per day (8 hour days)
CareerMakers Recruitment are seeking an experienced Railway Hedge Cutter in the Sandwell B69 area.
Duties:
- chainsaw op experience
- hedge cutting experience
Benefits:
- Parking near site
- Full time work
- Working in a team
- Local public transport links
Qualities we seek:
- Hard working
- Punctual
- Attention to detail
- Motivation
- Dedication
Requirements:
- Proven experience on site
- chainsaw license
- Appropriate PPE (Hard hat, hi vis, safety boots)
- PTS number
If you are a Railway Hedge Cutter interested , please call us on (phone number removed) (Option 2) or apply now!
Senior Railway Engineer
Posted 10 days ago
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Senior / Principal Railway Engineer
Location: Leeds (hybrid working available)
Do you have a passion for rail engineering and consultancy experience? Are you ready to develop your career with an employee-owned company that plays a leading role in climate resilience?
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Railway Engineer to join our clients growing railways team. This is a key role for someone with proven expertise in the railway sector who enjoys working collaboratively with clients and contractors on design and build projects. You will bring strong technical knowledge, a sound understanding of structural design principles and Eurocodes, and ideally some familiarity with scour design and procedures from the CIRIA Manual on scour and bridges and other hydraulic structures.
Based mainly in Leeds or Tadcaster, with the flexibility of agile working, you will take a lead role in governance, supporting project managers in the delivery of railway sector projects across multiple offices. You will work closely with colleagues in disciplines such as environment, MEICA, structures and geotechnics to achieve project success. You will play a central role in ensuring stakeholders are engaged, risks are identified and managed, and outputs consistently meet the required standards.
In practice, you will be responsible for technical assurance, client liaison, preparation of quotations, approval of design decisions and checking of calculations. You will also mentor and supervise junior colleagues, supporting their development and, as the role evolves, you may take on direct team leadership. This is a role for a self-starter who communicates well and can work independently to a high technical standard.
We are looking for a candidate with a degree in civil or structural engineering and membership of a recognised professional institution such as ICE or IStructE, although those with substantial relevant experience and clear progress towards chartership will also be considered. A valid UK driving licence is required.
You should have proven experience delivering civil engineering aspects of railway design within consultancy and/or contracting environments, along with a strong knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards. You will have experience of reinforced concrete design, geotechnical structure design such as retaining walls and embankment regrading, sheet pile solutions, drainage, and structural design for highway and railway loadings. You should also be familiar with Network Rail standards and processes, design review and assurance, and have a good awareness of CDM Regulations.
It would be an advantage if you also bring experience of contract administration, mentoring junior staff, client liaison, use of Office 365 and SharePoint, or experience in contractors' responsible engineering roles. Knowledge of scour design, as well as procedures set out in the CIRIA Manual, would also be desirable.
You will be joining a leading, independent and employee-owned consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering sustainable, innovative solutions across the UK and internationally. As part of an employee-owned business, you will have a genuine voice in how the company is run, along with access to profit-sharing. The organisation prides itself on a collaborative culture that values professional development, supports flexible working, and provides opportunities to work on projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including pension, profit share, income protection, a health cash plan and enhanced leave, as well as a structured training and development programme designed to help you reach your full potential.
If you are an experienced Railway Engineer ready to take on a senior or principal role and contribute to impactful projects then please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search or click apply
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Railway Enforcement Officer
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Looking for a career that means more? Become a Southeastern Railway Enforcement Officer.
- Imagine the pride youll feel knowing youre keeping passengers safe and providing a reassuring presence to everyone using our railway.
- Our training will take you from trainee to Railway Enforcement Officer and give you a nationally-recognised qualification.
- Enjoy a career that comes with great pay a.
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Specialist Railway Security Officer
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Specialist Railway Security Officer - Birmingham
The benefits
- A competitive hourly rate of pay – paid monthly
- Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period
- Health and Wellbeing Plans
- Wagestream - financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages
- Fizz Benefits – discounts, rewards, and benefits, helping you save money every day
- Full induction, ongoing training, and career development
- Quality kit and uniform, everything you need to perform your role effectively
- Funded SIA top up training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Refer a Friend Scheme
The role
Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our team, working with our prestigious clients. If this sounds like you, and you’re willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you’ll need to help you to succeed.
Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities:
- Ensure colleague safety, providing a sense of assurance for all
- Provide a smart, visible, proactive, and engaging security presence and deterrent
- Effective conflict management, always taking control of incidents
- Control access and egress, conducting security patrols to deter crime
- Able to proactively and professionally engage with the public
- Be aware of hazards and incidents, and responding appropriately
- Providing guidance, information and directing customers as a first point of contact
- Managing and following safety and security processes and procedures
- Working as part of a team, building strong working relationships
Additional Standards & Expectations Skills - Awareness of Safeguarding
- Insight to Railway Byelaws
- Suicide Prevention
- Patrolling the Railway Network onboard services and on stations
- Customer Services and Engaging with members of the public
- Communications with British Transport Police
- (ASB) Anti-Social Behavior
- Supporting Vulnerable Persons
- Awareness of Railway Safety
- Radio Communications
- Security Searches Counter Terrorism
- Conflict Management Skill
- Elite Security Personal
- Full UK Drivers License Required (must hold no more than 3 points Manual Driver)
Is this you
- SIA Guarding or Door Supervision licence
- 5 years checkable work and address history
- Reliable, punctual, flexible, and smart in appearance
- Friendly, approachable, and always professional
- Enthusiastic and motivated to do a great job
- Ideally some experience within a Security environment or a customer facing role
- Able to interact with clients and customers in a positive manner
- Some experience working within a Security environment and working as part of a team
- Effective people skills, able to interact with clients and customers in a positive manner
- Full UK Drivers Licence no points is a must
- Be Part of an Elite Robust Team and expanding wider on the network and Devlopment into multi skilled roles
- Are you Ex-Military/Ex-police/Ex-Carer /Ex-Railway Operator/Revenue Protection/skilled in the above areas/Male/Female we want you and your skills
Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. This could include the following: passport, driving licence, utility bill dated in the last 3 months, HMRC letter, original bank statement, original payslip, birth certificate or a valid share code.
This is us
Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more.
Carlisle currently employees over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.
Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with unrivalled recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion. In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.
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Railway Subcontractor Commercial Manager
Posted 2 days ago
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Are you a Chartered Commercial Manager with experience working for a railway subcontractor?
Do you have experience in NEC contracts?
Salary: £80,000 per annum.
Location: Chesterfield - 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home.
Role Details:
My client is a leading subcontractor specialising in M&E works across the railway, looking for a Commercial Manager to support a growing work bank.
In this role you will be responsible for subcontractor management, production commercial management, CVR, and utilising both JCT / NEC contracts.
Essential:
·Commercial Manager with experience working for a railway subcontractor / smaller business.
·Chartered Membership to a relevant professional body.
·Experience in NEC contracts.
Railway Subcontractor Commercial Manager
Posted 2 days ago
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Are you a Chartered Commercial Manager with experience working for a railway subcontractor?
Do you have experience in NEC contracts?
Salary: £80,000 per annum.
Location: Chesterfield - 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home.
Role Details:
My client is a leading subcontractor specialising in M&E works across the railway, looking for a Commercial Manager to support a growing work bank.
In this role you will be responsible for subcontractor management, production commercial management, CVR, and utilising both JCT / NEC contracts.
Essential:
·Commercial Manager with experience working for a railway subcontractor / smaller business.
·Chartered Membership to a relevant professional body.
·Experience in NEC contracts.
Senior Power Systems Engineer - Railway Systems
Posted 13 days ago
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GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to our global customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organizations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives, and control technologies.
At GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage, we are driving the electrification of the railway sector using world-leading power systems and technology. We are now looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer - Railway Systems with deep expertise in railway electrification, grid compliance, and EMC/power quality to join our growing team.
**Job Description**
As the Senior Power Systems Engineer- Railway Systems see you shape the technical direction of complex rail electrification projects, influencing design from pre-bid all the way through to delivery. You'll work on multi-megawatt power systems, advanced converter technologies, and ensure robust compliance with Network Rail and Grid Code standards.
You'll be the go-to technical expert within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, applying modelling, simulation, and innovation to electrify rail networks more reliably, efficiently, and sustainably.
**What You'll Do**
- Act as the technical authority on railway power systems, power quality, and EMC impacts
- Design and model multi-MW rail electrification systems, including power converters and protection schemes
- Provide guidance to cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and delivery teams
- Lead technical analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, or DigSilent
- Support full lifecycle project activity from pre-bid, tendering, through to execution and validation
- Ensure all solutions comply with applicable Network Rail, national grid, and international standards
- Represent GE in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and industry bodies
- Contribute to the ongoing power systems strategy for rail and utilities within the UK and globally
- Drive innovation and technology adoption to meet the demands of future railway infrastructure
- Collaborate with sales and business development teams in technical workshops and customer engagement
- Support timely and quality-driven project delivery, balancing cost and performance.
**What You'll Bring**
- Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering, ideally with a focus on power systems
- Significant experience in railway power systems, grid connection, and power quality/EMC
- Strong knowledge of power electronic converter systems in rail or industrial settings
- Track record of designing or reviewing rail electrification systems (HV/MV/LV)
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ETAP, or DigSilent
**What Will Make You Stand Out**
- Experience working on UK rail infrastructure or similar regulated transport/power projects
- Ability to lead multiple technical workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving project environment
- Strong stakeholder communication and technical presentation skills
- Detail-oriented approach with the ability to explain complex systems clearly
- Experience embedding safety and compliance into technical designs
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel (UK and international, short term)
**Why GE Vernova - Power Conversion?**
- Work at the forefront of rail decarbonisation and infrastructure modernisation
- Influence high-impact, complex systems across the full engineering lifecycle
- Collaborate with a world-class team focused on sustainability, electrification, and innovation
**You can expect from us**
+ Challenging and exciting projects.
+ A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
+ Attractive compensation.
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
+ 26 days' vacation plus bank holidays
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.