Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements:
* Extensive experience in systems development with a strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle methodologies.
* Proven track record of designing and delivering complex systems applications from concept through to production.
* Strong understanding of systems architecture, architecting techniques and design patterns.
* Proficient in the use of design tools to produce complex system designs.
* Experience working within complex, regulated engineering environments (ideally rail or similarly safety-critical industries).
* Strong understanding of engineering delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.
* Ability to define and manage configuration control processes.
* Experience with systems engineering tools such as:
* - Requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion)
* - Modelling tools such as Melody Advance or Enterprise Architect (SysML, UML)
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong trade-off and decision-making capability.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
* Demonstrated experience leading work packages and mentoring junior engineers.
* Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Working towards or holding professional accreditation (e.g. CEng, IEng or equivalent).
Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and development of scalable, robust systems solutions that meet client and stakeholder requirements.
* Contribute to architectural strategy and key technical decisions, conducting trade-off studies and recommending appropriate technologies and tools.
* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to gather requirements, define scope and develop detailed technical specifications.
* Design and develop solutions in line with industry best practice and organisational engineering processes.
* Produce and review high-quality systems documentation, including requirements, architecture definitions, interface specifications and design artefacts.
* Provide independent peer review and checking of systems designs.
* Undertake the role of Designer under CDM regulations, ensuring risks are designed out or reduced to ALARP principles.
* Define and manage configuration control in accordance with company and project requirements.
* Support Work Package Managers by providing accurate progress reporting, forecasting, and identification of change, risk and opportunity.
* Where appointed, act as Work Package Manager and lead the systems engineering team operationally.
* Mentor and coach junior engineers, supporting their technical development and promoting engineering excellence.
* Troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
* Apply project delivery processes and engineering methodologies as defined within the Management System and Engineering Management Plans.
* Contribute to technical elements of business cases to support project variations and future growth opportunities.
Technologies:
* Architect
* Support
* UML
More:
We are a large and well-established rail organisation with a strong reputation in the industry. Our engineering team is expanding, and we have a significant and growing project pipeline. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-value programmes within a collaborative and supportive team culture. We offer clear opportunities for progression as our team grows and provide a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week in our Cheadle office.
last updated 9 week of 2026