Title: Rail Systems Engineers (All levels) – Requisition ID: 9873
Company: Amey is a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
The Opportunity
We are looking for permanent Rail Systems Engineers at all levels (Engineer, Senior Engineer, Lead Senior Engineer) to join our Systems Engineering, Information Management and Rail Engineering Management practice in the Consulting Engineering division. Shared office locations across the UK.
Key Projects
Projects include Northern Powerhouse Rail, Eastern Routes Partnership, Northwest & Central Framework, Core Valley Lines, Trans‑Pennine Route Upgrade, and Cardiff Crossrail. Work on major programme infrastructure and community initiatives.
Role Summary
You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions across railways, rolling stock, operations and maintenance.
Responsibilities
* Apply Systems Engineering techniques to define, integrate and deliver whole system engineering solutions.
* Supporting requirements management and V&V activities.
* Develop the Project’s requirements from the Client Remit and manage change.
* Manage the satisfaction linkages between different levels of requirements.
* Manage the apportionment of requirements into scope packages for delivery.
* Support the project’s verification of the requirements.
* Undertake the project’s validation activities against the requirements.
* Manage periodic reporting of metrics.
* Manage the integration of complex and novel interface areas – in particular between the infrastructure and rolling stock.
* Manage the integration of infrastructure change with Operations and Maintenance organisations.
* Support integration testing.
* Produce and implement Systems Integration Plans (SIP), Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), and S‑RAM Plans, support setting RAM targets.
* Prepare and review technical reports and programmes of work.
Qualifications
* Developed experience and expertise in the application of systems engineering processes, ideally gained in an engineer role or equivalent.
* Experience across multiple domains, particularly the rail sector.
* Demonstrable experience in the application and delivery of requirements management and V&V within major multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects.
* Experience using Bentley ComplyPro or IBM DOORS (desirable).
* Proven track record in the delivery of engineering designs in a specific discipline with an innovative approach to solving client problems.
* Experience in understanding, interpreting and communicating the technical requirements of contracts and, in particular, specifications and appropriate standards.
* Experience of working on multi‑disciplinary projects; knowledge across several infrastructure disciplines or reasonable experience in at least one specific discipline.
* Professional registration at Incorporated or Chartered Engineer level.
* Strong knowledge of design processes and procedures.
* Thorough understanding of CDM regulations and the principles of ‘Safe by Design’, combined with strong knowledge of system safety and the application of the CSM‑REA (desirable).
* Solid grasp of engineering management practices for delivering multi‑disciplinary railway infrastructure projects (desirable).
* Collaboration with colleagues at all levels and maintaining a client‑focused approach to service delivery.
* Excellent communication skills, effectively engaging with clients, suppliers, developers and consultants, while demonstrating strong teamwork and a commitment to meeting strict deadlines.
Benefits and Development
* Career development framework, mentoring and support for professional qualification.
* Work‑life balance with hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns.
* Health cash plan, GP support, wellbeing programmes, ambassadors and wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.
* Charity and community engagement: 2 Social Impact Days each year and opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
* Pension scheme with employer contribution.
* Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Flexible benefits scheme: additional annual leave, cycle2work, charity giving, gym membership and voucher portal.
EEO Statement
Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Contact the recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk for access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support.
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