Joining Arup
Arup has been a pioneer in engineering and consulting for over 80 years, fostering an innovative and collaborative culture across all sectors. Within the Rail Systems and Operations team, we combine expertise from engineering, planning, and operations to deliver integrated railway solutions that enhance performance, resilience, and passenger experience.
Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Rail Systems Engineer to join our London team. In this multidisciplinary role you will apply systems engineering principles across the project lifecycle, lead technical work packages, and develop integrated, whole‑system solutions across multiple disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Support clients in understanding, developing and integrating complex railway systems.
- Lead technical work packages and manage project interfaces.
- Translate operational needs into practical design outcomes.
- Contribute to feasibility studies and assurance activities.
- Communicate complex technical issues clearly to stakeholders.
- Support bids, project delivery and the development of junior team members.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Science or a closely related discipline with Chartered Engineer status (or close to achieving this).
- Strong experience in rail systems engineering or systems engineering within a railway environment.
- Demonstrated application of systems engineering principles across complex projects (e.g., requirements management, integration, V&V, assurance).
- Broad understanding of railway systems and how disciplines interact (e.g., signalling, rolling stock, power, communications and operations).
- Experience leading technical tasks or work packages with strong stakeholder collaboration and communication skills.
Desired Additional Experience
- Systems integration or digital signalling (ETCS, CBTC, train control systems).
- Operationally‑led infrastructure development or feasibility studies.
- Requirements tools, structured SE processes, or assurance activities.
- Supporting bids, proposals or client engagement.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover. Flexible benefits support health, wellbeing and work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, faith, or other protected characteristics.
