Rail Systems M&E Engineer: Design & Delivery Lead

Snc-Lavalin; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Rail Systems M&E Engineer to join our Design and Engineering team, providing technical leadership across the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

You will coordinate signalling, power, communications and M&E interfaces, ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and industry best practices, and drive innovation and safety in complex rail projects. This position supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering complex Rail Systems and M&E projects within the rail infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards, railway assurance processes and UK regulations.
• Experience managing technical interfaces across signalling, communications, power and M&E disciplines.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as IET, IRSE, IMechE or ICE, or working towards professional registration.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a commitment to innovation, safety and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance and review Rail Systems M&E designs to ensure compliance with client requirements, railway standards and industry best practice.
• Lead the engineering and technical delivery of complex rail systems projects from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Challenge and improve design and contractor proposals to deliver safe, efficient and value-driven solutions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across signalling, power, communications, M&E and systems integration disciplines.
• Manage technical interfaces and ensure effective integration across multiple work packages and project stakeholders.
• Support engineering reviews, technical approvals and assurance processes to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, suppliers and regulatory bodies to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and technical excellence across rail systems project delivery.

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Rail Systems M&E Engineer to join our Design and Engineering team, providing technical leadership across the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

You will coordinate signalling, power, communications and M&E interfaces, ensure compliance with Network Rail standards and industry best practices, and drive innovation and safety in complex rail projects. This position supports flexible working arrangements.