Rail Systems Engineer - Shape the UK’s Major Rail Projects

Arcadis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is delivering sustainable rail design, engineering and consultancy across UK rail programmes including HS2 and other major projects. We seek rail systems professionals at various career stages to shape the next chapter of UK transport investments.

You will contribute to systems engineering, integration, and assurance across multidisciplinary teams, advancing safety, reliability and passenger connectivity on critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience within rail systems engineering or a related rail discipline.
• Knowledge of rail systems areas such as signalling, telecoms, E&P, traction power, SCADA, control systems, systems integration or systems assurance.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle delivery within complex infrastructure programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the successful delivery of rail systems design, integration, assurance and engineering activities across major rail programmes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders to develop and deliver integrated rail systems solutions.
• Support the development, coordination and verification of systems engineering requirements throughout project lifecycles.
• Apply systems thinking to solve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Contribute to safety, reliability, performance and operational readiness objectives.
• Participate in systems integration, interface management and assurance activities.
• Support the development of innovative, sustainable and efficient engineering solutions.
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and project partners while supporting successful project outcomes.
• Help deliver infrastructure that improves connectivity, enhances passenger experience and creates long-term value for communities.

Skills

Rail systems engineering

Systems integration

Lifecycle delivery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Security clearance (BPSS)

Job description

Arcadis is delivering sustainable rail design, engineering and consultancy across UK rail programmes including HS2 and other major projects. We seek rail systems professionals at various career stages to shape the next chapter of UK transport investments.

You will contribute to systems engineering, integration, and assurance across multidisciplinary teams, advancing safety, reliability and passenger connectivity on critical infrastructure.