Design Integration Engineers (Rail - all levels)

ameygroupi; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Competitive salary and compensation

Job summary

Amey Consulting is seeking Design Integration Engineers at all levels to join the Rail practice across the UK. You will contribute to a broad portfolio of rail projects, applying systems engineering and design integration techniques to deliver cross-discipline solutions.

The role supports flexible working, with a mix of office, site, and remote options across multiple regional offices including Cardiff. We are looking for engineers who can manage requirements, support V&V activities, and

Qualifications

• Experience in design integration and assurance processes within rail projects.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary rail design solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-disciplinary rail design integration activities across projects.
• Apply systems engineering processes and the Amey Engineering Management Manual to define and deliver engineering solutions.
• Manage requirements allocation, discipline ownership, and verification/validation activities.
• Coordinate verification, validation, and cross-discipline interfaces; support end-to-end stage gates.

Job description

Title: Design Integration Engineers (Rail - all levels)

Requisition ID: 9872

Amey Consulting – Design Integration Engineers (Rail) – Engineer, Senior and Lead Senior Engineer level

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Design Integration Engineers to join our Consulting Rail Systems Engineering Team. Our particular focus is on building our team in London and the Southeast to support the TfL Infrastructure Improvement Framework. With shared office locations in Manchester, Birmingham, Derby, York, Bristol, Swindon, Cardiff and London, we also welcome applications from candidates across these regions and from elsewhere in the UK.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, but we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.

Amey Consulting is seeking talented individuals at all levels to join our dynamic team as Design Integration Engineers. We’re looking for professional engineers who have an appetite and aptitude for integrating multi-disciplinary design activities, supporting the Engineering Manager on our wide-ranging portfolio of rail projects.

We are an appointed Design Partner on some of the UK’s most significant and complex rail infrastructure projects. We are proud to support major programmes such as the TfL Infrastructure Improvement Framework, Northern Powerhouse Rail Design Delivery Partner Framework, Eastern Routes Partnership, Northwest & Central Framework, the Core Valley Lines Transformation, Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade, and Cardiff Crossrail. Our in-house engineering team delivers design solutions across all project stages and disciplines, driving improved connectivity, enhancing passenger journeys, and shaping the future of rail safety and efficiency.

These projects also provide a diverse range of opportunities for personal and professional development, whether you are working on long-term, high-value programmes or smaller, community-focused initiatives. With these frameworks in place, you will have the chance to influence infrastructure projects that shape the region’s future.

What you will be doing

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative rail solutions, working across the whole railway system including multi-disciplinary infrastructure integration, rolling stock and operations, system safety and entry into service, and maintenance. Responsibilities include:

• Work as the deputy to the (C)EM on a wide range of design projects, applying Systems Engineering techniques and the Amey Engineering Management Manual to define, integrate, and deliver quality engineering solutions.
• Manage the allocation of project requirements, ensuring each has a discipline owner, and maintaining the compliance matrix (V&V).
• Coordinate and support verification and validation activities by the discipline design leads.
• Prepare and review action logs, project programmes, and ensure cross-discipline interface are identified and managed.
• Support (C)EMs and PMs using appropriate systems engineering processes and engineering management within the applicable End-to-End Stage Gate processes.
• Facilitate impact assessments for project changes and support the (C)EM in managing the design integration and coordination process through to design publication.
• Collaborate with Technical Directors, Practice Leads and Team Leaders to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement on multi-disciplinary projects.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Developed experience and expertise in the application of design integration and assurance processes, ideally gained in an engineer role or equivalent within the Rail sector.
• Demonstrable experience in the application and delivery of requirements management and V&V within major multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in the delivery of rail engineering designs in a specific discipline with an innovative approach to solving client problems
• Experience in understanding, interpreting and communicating the technical requirements of our contracts and, in particular, specifications and appropriate standards.
• Experience of working on multi-disciplinary rail projects. Knowledge across several railway disciplines or reasonable experience in at least one specific discipline.
• Professional registration at (or working towards) 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.
• A solid grasp of engineering management practices for delivering multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure projects
• Working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and maintaining a client-focused approach to service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, effectively engage with clients, suppliers, developers, and consultants, while demonstrating strong teamwork and a commitment to meeting strict deadlines.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, and we will provide you with development or training to support you.

What we can offer

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - holiday structure
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Diversity and Inclusion

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.