Lead OCS Engineer – High-Speed Rail Systems

CPR; Greater London, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CPR seeks a Lead Overhead Catenary System Engineer for a High Speed Rail programme in the UK. You will own the technical assurance of OCS design, set standards for contractors, and ensure outputs meet programme requirements.

The role requires coordinating with other disciplines and engaging with external stakeholders. Based in London or Birmingham, the candidate will bring high-speed rail experience, interoperability knowledge, and the ability to defend technical positions under scrutiny within

Qualifications

• Background in overhead catenary or overhead line engineering on large-scale programmes.
• Experience on high-speed rail projects or comparable international programmes.
• Ability to communicate with contractors and senior stakeholders and defend technical positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assurance of OCS design.
• Provide professional leadership across the discipline.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration.
• Contribute to governance processes including peer reviews and stage-gate assurance.

Skills

OCS Engineering

High‑Speed Rail

Interoperability

Stakeholder communication

Job description

CPR seeks a Lead Overhead Catenary System Engineer for a High Speed Rail programme in the UK. You will own the technical assurance of OCS design, set standards for contractors, and ensure outputs meet programme requirements.

The role requires coordinating with other disciplines and engaging with external stakeholders. Based in London or Birmingham, the candidate will bring high-speed rail experience, interoperability knowledge, and the ability to defend technical positions under scrutiny within