Rail Systems Discipline Lead

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Rail Systems Discipline Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rail infrastructure. In this dynamic position, you will oversee technical interfaces with clients, manage cross-discipline teams, and ensure compliance with safety and interoperability standards. Your expertise in rail systems will directly impact the success of major projects, including one of Europe's latest high-speed rail initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative infrastructure while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical rail systems roles including major projects.
• Ability to lead and manage a team with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical rail systems interface with the client across multiple areas.
• Lead strategy for construction phase O&M manual production.

Skills

Technical Rail Systems Expertise

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Cross-Discipline Collaboration

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng MPWI or equivalent)

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Client:

EKFB

Location:

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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About The Role

At EKFB we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners ( Eiffage , Kier, Ferrovial and BAM) bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

We're looking for a Rail Systems Discipline Lead to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes.

In this role, you will be responsible for the technical rail systems interface with the client within the key areas - Rail Systems (Track, OCS, traction power, signalling and telecoms), Asset management, System safety, Interoperability and Security (including fencing).

You will be chairing client interface meetings with each area of responsibility, maintaining, updating and owning relevant management plans. You will manage agreements with interfacing rail systems for designs and design change that has an impact in cooperation with other technical disciplines.

Part of this role is also leading the management, and assessing the impact of technical change from the client because of rail systems request, owning key relationships with client subject matter experts to facilitate effective issue resolution. You will also liaise with handover and completions teams to ensure technical rail systems aspects are finalised to facilitate handover to rail systems contractors in line with the programme schedule/key dates.

In addition, you will be leading the strategy for construction phase O&M manual production including optimising the production and agreeing efficiencies, tracking the Interoperability (NTSN) compliance progress with the Approval Body and contribute to resolving challenging issues raised through review process. You will also ensure threat and vulnerability risk assessments are amended due to changes in design.

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive experience in technical rail systems roles (design/engineering) including major projects or significant rail upgrade schemes with demonstrable cross-discipline rail expertise

Chartered (CEng MPWI or equivalent) professional qualification and previous HS2 experience are desirable

Ability to lead and manage a team with competing priorities with a focus on what is "best for the project"

Management of commercial/contractual aspects of projects with suppliers and client

Strong communication skills at multiple organisational levels, internally and externally

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.
If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.
In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.