Careers at OSL Global

At OSL Global, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery business working across rail, power and energy, utilities, and complex infrastructure systems in the UK and internationally.

We work on technically challenging projects that matter, delivering safe, high-quality and future-focused solutions for clients operating in critical environments. That means we need people who care about what they do, take pride in their work and want to keep developing their skills.

Future Opportunities

Can’t see the right role?

We are always interested in hearing from skilled rail and infrastructure professionals who could be a good fit for OSL Global.

Please send your CV and a cover letter to:

recruitment@oslglobal.com

Careers

Current Vacancies

UK-wide / site-based Competitive employee benefits

SMTH Testers

Support railway signalling maintenance, testing and infrastructure works across ongoing UK projects.

Indicative package range £42,000 – £51,000, dependent on experience, competence, licences, training record and role requirements. Competitive employee benefits are available.

Essential requirements

  • SMTH competence / certification
  • SMTH certificate of training, where applicable
  • Current IRSE licence
  • Evidence of competence, including Sentinel record, current ATW or assessment record
  • IRSE evidence, including MTPLs / SMTH log slips
  • Personal Track Safety, PTS, including DCCR
  • Relevant OLE briefings recorded on Sentinel
  • Right to work in the UK

Additional qualifications desirable

  • OLEC1
  • Manual Handling
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Working at Height
  • SPWEE
  • Small Tools
  • First Aid

Additional experience welcomed

  • Risk assessment experience
  • Leadership skills
  • NTS, Non-Technical Skills, training or coaching experience

Any offer will be based on training record, demonstrable skillset, existing ATW, experience, IRSE licence status, CSCS status and any training required to meet the minimum requirements of the role.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to:

UK-wide / site-based Competitive employee benefits

Signalling Installers

Join our rail delivery team and support installation, maintenance and upgrade works across UK projects.

Indicative package range £23,000 – £36,000, dependent on experience, competence, licences, training record and role requirements. Competitive employee benefits are available.

The role may include

  • Installation of signalling equipment
  • Support with TPWS and AWS works
  • Installation and assistance with new location cases
  • Cable route, equipment and lineside installation support
  • Service, repair and fault-finding activities where required
  • Working safely as part of a wider project delivery team

Essential requirements

  • Previous experience in railway signalling installation
  • Relevant IRSE licence
  • Technical signalling training
  • PTS
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Good understanding of safe working in rail environments

Desirable

  • Additional telecoms or multidisciplinary rail experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience working on Network Rail infrastructure
  • Ability to support works across multiple UK sites

Any offer will be based on training record, demonstrable skillset, existing ATW, experience, IRSE licence status, CSCS status and any training required to meet the minimum requirements of the role.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to:

UK-wide / site-based Competitive employee benefits

Signalling Team Leaders

Lead site-based rail delivery, supporting safe, efficient and technically controlled signalling installation works.

Indicative package range £36,000 – £41,000, dependent on experience, competence, licences, training record and role requirements. Competitive employee benefits are available.

The role may include

  • Leading signalling installation teams on UK rail infrastructure projects
  • Supporting planning, task briefings and safe delivery on site
  • Installation of signalling equipment, cable routes and lineside assets
  • Support with TPWS, AWS and new location case works
  • Coordinating with wider project delivery, testing and commissioning teams
  • Helping maintain quality, safety and productivity standards across site works

Essential requirements

  • Previous experience in railway signalling installation
  • Experience leading or supervising site-based rail teams
  • Relevant IRSE licence
  • Technical signalling training
  • PTS
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Good understanding of safe working in rail environments
  • Ability to brief, coordinate and support site teams effectively

Desirable

  • Additional telecoms or multidisciplinary rail experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience working on Network Rail infrastructure
  • Risk assessment or task briefing experience
  • Ability to support works across multiple UK sites

Any offer will be based on training record, demonstrable skillset, existing ATW, experience, IRSE licence status, CSCS status and any training required to meet the minimum requirements of the role.

To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to:

Why Work With Us

OSL offers more than just a role on a project. We provide a supportive, professional environment where people are trusted, listened to and encouraged to grow.

We value long-term relationships, both with our clients and our people.

  • A strong safety culture with a genuine zero-tolerance approach to accidents

  • Interesting, complex projects across multiple sectors

  • Opportunities to work nationally and internationally

  • Investment in training, mentoring and professional development

  • Clear career progression and continuous professional development

  • An open, respectful working culture where quality and integrity come first