High Speed Rail - Cable Management Design Engineer

ferrovial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction seeks a High Speed Rail - Cable Management Design Engineer to support the HS2 Track Infrastructure Project. The role centers on coordinating the Cable Management System (CMS) design and delivering ballastless track solutions, reporting to the Track Design Lead and collaborating with partners across the project.

You will coordinate design interfaces, review submissions, manage technical risks, and ensure compliance with client standards, regulations, and CDM requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in rail or infrastructure projects with systems integration.
• Ability to coordinate complex design interfaces across disciplines.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across partners.
• Knowledge of risk management in design and construction contexts.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and CDM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cable Management System (CMS) design coordination across the HS2 Track Infrastructure Contract.
• Manage CMS design interfaces with permanent works, temporary works, rail systems, civil disciplines, and construction activities.
• Coordinate design development reviews, drawings, specifications, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with designers, suppliers, construction teams, client representatives, and Rail Systems Alliance members to deliver compliant solutions.
• Monitor CMS progress to align with programme requirements and support technical assurance throughout design, construction, and handover.
• Support ballastless track design management, including interfaces with track, rail systems, and civil infrastructure.
• Participate in design and construction meetings, provide technical input, and review monitoring reports and documentation.

Skills

Railway systems integration

Design coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

CDM regulations

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence : Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth : Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

High Speed Rail - Cable Management Design Engineer

We are recruiting a High Speed Rail - Cable Management Design Engineer to support the delivery of the HS2 Track Infrastructure Project during its design and construction phases.

This role is ideally suited to an engineer who has experience within the rail industry. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in both railway systems integration and high-speed track engineering.

Reporting to the Track Design Lead, you will take responsibility for coordinating the Cable Management System (CMS) design and delivery across the HS2 route, while also supporting the management and delivery of ballastless track design solutions.

You will work closely with design partners, construction teams, supply chain partners, client representatives, and Rail Systems Alliance members to ensure the successful integration of rail systems and track infrastructure.

Location

This role is based at our HS2 Project Office at Birmingham Snow Hill, with occasional travel to project and stakeholder locations in Birmingham and London.

What You'll Be Doing

Cable Management System (CMS)

• Lead the day-to-day coordination of the track side Cable Management System design across the HS2 Track Infrastructure Contract.
• Manage CMS design interfaces with permanent works, temporary works, rail systems, civil engineering disciplines, and construction activities.
• Coordinate design development activities, including the review of drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and design deliverables.
• Work closely with designers, suppliers, construction teams, and client stakeholders to deliver compliant and buildable solutions.
• Track design progress andensure deliverables are completed in line with programme requirements.
• Support technical assurance activities throughout the design, construction, and handover phases.
• Ensure CMS designs comply with client standards, industry regulations, and CDM requirements.
• Identify and manage technical risks, opportunities, and design changes.

Ballastless Track Design

• Support the management and coordination of HS2 ballastless track design, including standard slab track systems, switches and crossing and REDs.
• Assist the Track Design Lead in managing design interfaces between track, rail systems, and civil infrastructure.
• Coordinate technical reviews and support the resolution of track design issues.
• Participate in design and construction meetings, providing technical input and support.
• Review track monitoring reports, certifications, and technical documentation.
• Assist with design optimisation studies, value engineering initiatives, and innovation opportunities.
• Support the management