Senior Systems Engineer

AECOM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team in the UK. You will lead safety engineering initiatives, coordinate multi‑disciplinary reviews and drive the development of system definitions for rail projects across our offices.

Ideal candidates will be Chartered Engineers with a strong track record in railway safety, interoperability and delivering technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Chartered Engineer status strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Experience in railway systems safety and assurance, including interoperability.

Responsibilities

• Develop System Engineering plans and processes and system definitions.
• Manage technical requirements using DOORS and ComplyPro; deliver systems engineering processes.
• Evaluate interrelationships of requirements and design; develop work packages for clients.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design in area of expertise.
• Participate in multidisciplinary review; develop cost estimates and budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

Rail systems safety

Interoperability

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered Engineer

Tools

DOORS

ComplyPro

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We are one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Senior Rail Systems Engineer to join us here at AECOM in one of our offices in the UK and focus on rail projects as part of the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team.

AECOM holds extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation systems – and restoring and replacing aging infrastructure – to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents.

Ideally, you are an established railway systems safety professional and have experience leading a team of safety engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop System Engineering plans and processes and undertake the development of system definitions, technical requirements and system architectures.
• Manage technical requirements using appropriate techniques and tools (e.g. DOORS, ComplyPro) and develop and deliver systems engineering processes to support customer requirements.
• Evaluate the interrelationship of system requirements and aspects of system design and development requirements. Develop scope of works and work packages with clients and serve as the senior technical resource for the team or project.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and design for staff’s specific area of expertise. Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high‑quality, cost‑effective work by others.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary review of project deliverables; develop cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects; perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings; prepare technical specification sections; and provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience of railway systems safety and assurance, including system safety and interoperability.
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using the email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Environment

Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. We offer a hybrid work model, safe and respectful workplace, and a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families.