M&E Design Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Rail Systems M&E Engineer to join our Design and Engineering team, providing technical leadership across the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

You will coordinate signalling, power, communications and M&E interfaces, ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and industry best practices, and drive innovation and safety in complex rail projects. This position supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering complex Rail Systems and M&E projects within the rail infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards, railway assurance processes and UK regulations.
• Experience managing technical interfaces across signalling, communications, power and M&E disciplines.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as IET, IRSE, IMechE or ICE, or working towards professional registration.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a commitment to innovation, safety and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance and review Rail Systems M&E designs to ensure compliance with client requirements, railway standards and industry best practice.
• Lead the engineering and technical delivery of complex rail systems projects from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Challenge and improve design and contractor proposals to deliver safe, efficient and value-driven solutions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across signalling, power, communications, M&E and systems integration disciplines.
• Manage technical interfaces and ensure effective integration across multiple work packages and project stakeholders.
• Support engineering reviews, technical approvals and assurance processes to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, suppliers and regulatory bodies to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and technical excellence across rail systems project delivery.

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking to appoint a Rail Systems M&E Engineer to join our Design and Engineering team. This role will support the delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership, design assurance and engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle. You will work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, safe and sustainable solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Your role

• Provide technical assurance and review Rail Systems M&E designs to ensure compliance with client requirements, railway standards and industry best practice.
• Lead the engineering and technical delivery of complex rail systems projects from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Challenge and improve design and contractor proposals to deliver safe, efficient and value-driven solutions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across signalling, power, communications, M&E and systems integration disciplines.
• Manage technical interfaces and ensure effective integration across multiple work packages and project stakeholders.
• Support engineering reviews, technical approvals and assurance processes to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, suppliers and regulatory bodies to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and technical excellence across rail systems project delivery.

About you

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering complex Rail Systems and M&E projects within the rail infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards, railway assurance processes and relevant UK regulations.
• Experience managing technical interfaces across signalling, communications, power and M&E disciplines.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as IET, IRSE, IMechE or ICE, or working towards professional registration.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a commitment to innovation, safety and engineering excellence.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance. This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and technology. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular