Rail Systems Integration Engineer

NES Fircroft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is recruiting a Rail Systems Integration Engineer for a major UK rail infrastructure programme. You will coordinate interfaces across design, construction and handover, ensuring seamless delivery and robust systems integration.

Working within a collaborative team, you will manage interfaces between railway systems, civil works, stations and contractors, and contribute to assurance, safety and interoperability activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience on large multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
• Proven background in systems integration and design coordination.
• Experience preparing and managing technical assurance documentation.
• Chartered status (or working towards chartership) with a recognised professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of complex railway systems by managing technical interfaces.
• Manage interfaces from design through construction and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain Functional Specifications, Architecture Specifications, and ICDs.
• Coordinate design interfaces between rail systems, civil works, stations, and third parties.
• Chair systems integration and design coordination meetings.
• Support change management, risk identification and opportunity management.
• Provide input to commercial and contractual matters as required.
• Coordinate with assurance, construction, logistics and delivery teams.

Skills

Systems integration

Interface management

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Railway knowledge

Technical assurance

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Systems)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Rail Systems Integration Engineer on behalf of a leading organisation delivering one of the UK's most significant rail infrastructure programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a pivotal role in coordinating rail systems integration activities across multiple disciplines, ensuring seamless delivery from design through to construction and handover.

Working within a highly collaborative environment, you will be responsible for managing critical interfaces between railway systems, civil works, stations, contractors, designers and client stakeholders.

The Role

As a Rail Systems Integration Engineer, you will support the successful integration of complex railway systems by managing technical interfaces, assurance activities and stakeholder coordination across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the project's Interface Management Plan.
• Manage railway systems integration activities from design through to construction and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain Functional Specifications, Architecture Specifications and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Ensure consistency and alignment across multiple rail systems and disciplines.
• Support the delivery of reliability, safety, interoperability and security assurance activities.
• Coordinate design interfaces between rail systems, civil works, stations and third-party stakeholders.
• Work closely with the design supply chain to ensure compliant and efficient delivery of design outputs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities in line with project programmes and budget requirements.
• Collaborate with assurance, construction, logistics and delivery teams to resolve interface-related challenges.
• Chair and facilitate systems integration and design coordination meetings.
• Support change management, risk identification and opportunity management activities.
• Provide technical input to commercial and contractual matters where required.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, designers and internal project teams.
• Support interface resolution and technical decision-making across the programme.
• Act as a key link between design and construction teams to ensure successful delivery.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working on large, multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
• Proven background in systems integration, design coordination and interface management.
• Knowledge of railway systems, operational requirements and integration processes.
• Experience preparing and managing technical assurance documentation.
• Chartered status (or working towards chartership) with a recognised professional institution.
• Knowledge of:
• RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability)
• Railway System Safety
• Interoperability requirements
• Security Management
• Relevant rail industry regulations and standards, including CDM, CSM and RIR

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• Able to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Motivated and enthusiastic team player.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant rail infrastructure project.
• Exposure to complex, multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive project environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.