Senior Systems Engineer (Rail)

Amey; United Kingdom; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Exceptional personal development

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Discounts from leading retailers

Zusammenfassung

Ameygroupi is looking for a permanent Senior Systems Engineer (Rail) to join our engineering practice. Based in various UK locations, the role involves delivering complex engineering solutions and managing interfaces across infrastructure operations.

The successful candidate will apply systems engineering principles and lead V&V activities. Offers include professional development, flexible working patterns, and a competitive salary.

Qualifikationen

• Developed experience in systems engineering within complex infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering requirements management and V&V.
• Experience in managing interfaces across infrastructure, rolling stock, operations, and maintenance.

Aufgaben

• Lead the delivery of whole-system engineering solutions.
• Apply systems engineering principles to integrate multi-disciplinary engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review technical reports and manage project requirements.

Kenntnisse

Systems engineering processes

Requirements management

Verification & Validation (V&V)

Client communication

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Bentley ComplyPro

IBM DOORS

Jobbeschreibung

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Systems Engineer (Rail) to join our Systems Engineering, Information Management and Rail Engineering Management practice, within our Consulting Engineering division. With shared office locations in Manchester, Birmingham, Derby, York, Bristol, Swindon and Cardiff, we welcome applications from candidates across these regions and elsewhere in the UK.

You’ll become part of our vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

What will the role offer?

The standard working week is 37.5 hours, and we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part‑time and adaptable working patterns, allowing you to adjust how you work as your life evolves.

Key Projects

As an appointed Design Partner on some of the UK’s most significant and complex rail and highways infrastructure projects, we are proud to support major programmes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail, Eastern Routes Partnership, Northwest & Central Framework, Core Valley Lines, Trans‑Pennine Route Upgrade, and Cardiff Crossrail.

Our in‑house engineering teams deliver design and systems solutions across all Network Rail project stages and multiple disciplines, driving improved connectivity, enhancing passenger journeys, and shaping the future of infrastructure safety and efficiency.

These programmes also provide a diverse range of opportunities for personal and professional development, whether you are working on long‑term, high‑value frameworks or smaller, community‑focused initiatives. With these frameworks in place, you will have the opportunity to influence infrastructure projects that shape the region’s future.

What you will be doing:

Our Senior Systems Engineers play a pivotal role within Amey’s Systems Engineering capability, working closely with clients such as Network Rail and other major infrastructure organisations.

You will lead and support the delivery of whole‑system engineering solutions, ensuring effective integration across infrastructure, rolling stock, operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

• Applying Systems Engineering principles and techniques to define, integrate and deliver complex multi‑disciplinary engineering solutions
• Leading and supporting requirements management and Verification & Validation (V&V) activities, including:
  • Developing project requirements from the Client Remit and managing change
  • Managing traceability and satisfaction linkages across multiple requirement levels
  • Apportioning requirements into delivery scope packages
  • Supporting verification and undertaking validation activities
• Managing the integration of infrastructure change with Operations and Maintenance organisations
• Supporting and overseeing systems integration testing
• Producing and implementing:
  • Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP)
  • Systems Integration Plans (SIP)
  • RAM / SRAM Plans, including support to setting RAM targets
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, studies and programmes of work
• Supporting the application of CDM Regulations and Safe‑by‑Design principles
• Providing guidance, review and mentoring support to more junior engineers

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Developed experience and expertise in the application of systems engineering processes, gained within complex engineering or infrastructure environments
• Demonstrable experience delivering requirements management and V&V on major, multi‑disciplinary projects
• Experience within the rail sector or wider infrastructure systems (desirable)
• Experience managing interfaces across infrastructure, rolling stock, operations and maintenance
• Experience using Bentley ComplyPro or IBM DOORS (desirable)
• A proven track record in delivering technically sound engineering solutions in line with relevant standards and client requirements
• Experience working on multi‑disciplinary projects, with knowledge across one or more infrastructure disciplines
• Strong understanding of design processes and procedures
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, systems safety and CSM‑REA (desirable)
• A solid grasp of engineering management practices for delivering multi‑disciplinary railway infrastructure projects
• Successful completion of initial professional development leading to Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client‑focused approach

What we can offer

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
• Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

About Amey:

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defense systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high‑value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Diversity and Inclusion

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often‑marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.