Lead Systems Engineer

Alstom; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the transport sector as a System Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise in engineering to support project solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams, contribute to innovative projects, and advance your career in an inclusive, supportive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and growth opportunities in your journey towards leadership roles.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Investment in your development

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc level education in an engineering subject, preferably control systems/electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of PTS and familiarity with UK railway safety approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of standardized objectives on allocated projects.
• Lead technical team for Systems Engineers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSc or BSc in an engineering related subject

Tools

Knowledge of PTS

Job description

Req ID:485609

Location: Hatfield / York

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 19/6/25

Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: FlexiblePension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus many flexible benefits.

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your System Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Systems Engineering Manager, and work alongside other System Engineers. You'll Lead in the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business.

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business. You’ll specifically take care of Delivery of project solutions, but also support the project in the field by providing second line product support to customers.

We'll look to you for:

• Ensure delivery of standardised objectives and optimum systems solutions on allocated project

• Delivery of project solutions ensuring focus on reliability, maintainability and safety principles.

• Work with the Systems Engineering Manager to establish matters of best practice

• Technical team leadership for Systems Engineers.

• Attendance at business and technical briefings

All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject, preferably control systems / electrical. engineering / systems engineering or equivalent Corporate Member of an engineering institute

• Knowledge of PTS

• Familiarity of the UK railway safety approval processes

On a more personal level, you will also need to be:

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn

• Able to work independently

• A strong team player, with effective interpersonal skills.

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our Flexible working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards Systems Engineering Manager

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical, + anything specific to the site e.g. free on-site parking, etc).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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