Senior Electrical Engineer, Transport Building (Hybrid)

SYSTRA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical services design for rail and built environment projects. You will contribute to design integration, ensure quality and compliance, and support meaningful project delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

With a focus on safety, efficiency and robust technical solutions, you will mentor junior colleagues, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement within a hybrid-working UK team.

Qualifications

• Lead electrical services design for built environment or transport projects.
• Experience with railway lineside systems (points heating, signalling power, LV distribution, lighting, containment, earthing, fire alarms).
• Competence using electrical design software for calculations.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues in railway or built environment projects.
• HNC or equivalent qualification required.
• IEng status or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to design and integration of projects within time/budget constraints.
• Monitor team performance and ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Prepare and check engineering designs and calculations for delivery.
• Act as Work Package Manager on small to mid-size projects as needed.
• Foster clear communication of project requirements across teams.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and team development.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Railway systems experience

Design software experience

Multidisciplinary awareness

Education

HNC or equivalent

IEng or equivalent

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical services design for rail and built environment projects. You will contribute to design integration, ensure quality and compliance, and support meaningful project delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

With a focus on safety, efficiency and robust technical solutions, you will mentor junior colleagues, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement within a hybrid-working UK team.