Rail Systems Discipline Lead

Morson Group; Milton Keynes; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pemrnanet is seeking an experienced Rail Systems Discipline Lead to join a major rail infrastructure programme in Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis. You will lead technical interfaces across rail systems (Track, OCS, traction power, signalling, telecoms), coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage design changes and handover, and ensure technical compliance and on-time delivery.

This senior role requires strong stakeholder engagement and proven ability to drive engineering solutions within a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in rail systems engineering or design on major rail projects.
• Broad knowledge across Track, OCS, traction power, signalling and telecoms.
• Proven track record coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead the technical interface with the client across all rail systems disciplines.
• Chair technical interface meetings and build relationships with client SMEs and stakeholders.
• Drive identification and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Develop and maintain technical management plans aligned with project delivery objectives.
• Coordinate design development and manage changes across technical teams.
• Ensure handover readiness and transfer to contractors in line with milestones.
• Balance resources to support successful project delivery.

Connaissances

Rail systems engineering

Cross-discipline coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Technical interface management

Design change management

Description du poste

Rail Systems Discipline Lead

Pemrnanet

Milton Keynes - Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced and driven Rail Systems Discipline Lead to join a major rail infrastructure programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior rail engineering professional to take a leading role in the technical management and coordination of multiple rail systems disciplines, ensuring successful delivery, technical compliance and seamless integration across a complex infrastructure project.

Main Duties

• Lead the technical interface with the client across all rail systems disciplines
• Chair technical interface meetings and build effective working relationships with client representatives, subject matter experts and key stakeholders.
• Drive the timely identification, management and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Develop, manage, maintain and update technical management plans in line with project requirements and delivery objectives.
• Manage technical agreements and interfaces between rail systems disciplines, ensuring effective multidisciplinary design coordination and integration.
• Coordinate design development and manage design changes across technical teams.
• Work closely with handover and completions teams to ensure rail systems technical requirements are finalised and ready for transfer to rail systems contractors in line with programme milestones.
• Lead, coordinate and manage technical resources, balancing competing priorities and maintaining focus on successful project delivery.

Skills and Experience Required

• Extensive experience in technical rail systems engineering or design roles on major rail infrastructure projects or significant railway upgrade schemes.
• Broad cross-discipline rail systems knowledge, including Track, OCS, traction power, signalling and telecommunications.
• Proven experience managing complex technical interfaces and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience managing technical changes, design approvals, compliance and project handover processes.
• Experience managing commercial and contractual matters involving clients, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to drive engineering solutions within a complex project environment.