Rail Systems Assurance & Integration Lead

Costain Group PLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Systems Integration Lead to oversee the delivery of system integration and assurance processes for the HS2 project. The role demands exceptional stakeholder management, technical governance expertise, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing assurance regimes in major projects. This position offers the chance to play a crucial role in a transformative railway project.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with delivery teams, customers, and regulators.
• Managerial capability with accountability for resources.
• Ability to deliver work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Expertise in major project assurance regimes.
• Proven technical governance track record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all system integration and assurance management plans.
• Build relationships with HS2 stakeholders and sister contracts.
• Create a systems integration assurance culture.
• Design an assurance regime supporting budgets and schedules.
• Manage technical scope using DOORS.
• Lead on technical configuration against standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical assurance governance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent (such as INCOSE CSEP)

Job description

A leading construction and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Systems Integration Lead to oversee the delivery of system integration and assurance processes for the HS2 project. The role demands exceptional stakeholder management, technical governance expertise, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing assurance regimes in major projects. This position offers the chance to play a crucial role in a transformative railway project.