Rail Systems Engineer: Shape UK Rail Legacy

Arcadis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking Rail Systems professionals to help shape major rail programmes from HS2 and Washwood Heath Depot to TRU, working across diverse teams to deliver integrated rail systems solutions.

You will contribute to safety, reliability and operational readiness, collaborating with clients, contractors and stakeholders to deliver practical, sustainable infrastructure benefiting passengers and communities.

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, systems assurance or systems engineering.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle delivery within complex infrastructure programmes.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Ability to analyse technical challenges and contribute to practical, effective solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to collaboration, safety and continuous learning.

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 system 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 thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Chartered engineer (preferred)

Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking Rail Systems professionals to help shape major rail programmes from HS2 and Washwood Heath Depot to TRU, working across diverse teams to deliver integrated rail systems solutions.

You will contribute to safety, reliability and operational readiness, collaborating with clients, contractors and stakeholders to deliver practical, sustainable infrastructure benefiting passengers and communities.