Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM Infrastructure is currently recruiting for a Rail Systems Design Integration Lead to join the HS2 Track Infrastructure project, supporting delivery through its critical initial design phase. This phase will run in parallel with the peak delivery period of the Main Works Contracts, requiring seamless integration across multiple disciplines.
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The successful candidate will be a key member of the Rail Systems Alliance, a collaborative delivery structure designed to manage complex technical interfaces and proactively resolve programme conflicts. Under this alliance, all partner organisations work together across design, access, resources, and logistics to achieve shared goals in line with cost, schedule, and assurance expectations.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the UKs largest and most complex infrastructure projects, supporting the integration of critical railway systems design with civils and station works.
Your work environment Location: London Euston (with regular travel to sites along the HS2 route)
BAM operates a flexible working policy
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Your mission Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Interface Management Plan and integration processes for railway systems design.
Accountable for ensuring and overseeing the development of the management plans in respect of RAM, System Safety, Interoperability, Security management, and the required processes and procedures.
Oversee systems integration from design through to construction, managing system-level specifications and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Ensure alignment and consistency of sub-system deliverables across the project and contribute to standardisation of specifications.
Coordinate development and assurance of plans for RAM, System Safety, Interoperability, and Security, including compliance with CDM, CSM-RA, and V&V requirements.
Act as the primary technical coordinator across all system interfaces, including with the Client (HS2 Ltd), Rail Systems, Civils, and Station contractors.
Lead and manage technical teams responsible for RAM, Safety, Interoperability, EMC, and Security, ensuring integrated delivery and assurance evidence.
Conduct and support design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, assurance submissions, and interface resolution across all stakeholders.
Track and manage interface milestones within the programmes design and assurance schedules.
Liaise closely with the design supply chain, supporting technical assurance delivery across all project phases.
Chair regular coordination meetings and represent the project at interface forums in London, Birmingham, and site locations.
Provide technical input to commercial processes including SNCs, NCRs, CEs, and Departures.
Support risk, change, and opportunity management in collaboration with the Client and project teams, promoting efficiency and cost savings.
Who are we looking for? Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
Chartered IMEC, PWA Institute or CEng ICE desirable
Experience in major multi-disciplinary rail projects.
Experience in high-speed railway projects, design and build projects, and UK projects will be valuable.
Demonstrated experience managing design integration, technical interfaces and inter-contractor coordination.
Proficient in design coordination, design interface management and assurance documentation in railway projects.
Excellent knowledge of railway systems, operating requirements, available equipment and systems.
Knowledge of system safety, interoperability and RAM disciplines, processes and legal frameworks and related regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR).
Strong communication, leadership and management skills, with a positive and collaborative approach.
Enthusiastic team player, able to listen, understand, engage and motivate, and with confidence to make decisions when required.
Focus on efficiency and driving delivery. Practical experience of harmonising design and quality requirements with buildability.
Whats in it for you? Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
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