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Rail Systems Integration Engineer

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Rail Systems Integration Engineer
About the Opportunity
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
Systems Integration & Interface Management
- 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.
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Programme & Design Coordination
- 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
Essential Requirements
- 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.


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Desirable
- 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.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
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