Ferrovial Construction
Rail Systems Integration Engineer - Design
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Rail Systems Integration Engineer - Design
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a lasting positive impact on people’s lives. Listed on NASDAQ (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. With operations in 15+ countries and a team of over 24,000 professionals, we deliver excellence in Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Ferrovial Construction is renowned for its expertise in designing and constructing civil engineering and construction projects, particularly large-scale transportation infrastructure. Our portfolio includes:
- 304+ miles of tunnels
- 11,930+ miles of roads (2,485 of which are highways)
- 2,920+ miles of railroad lines, including 434+ miles of high-speed rail
- 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair
Why Join Ferrovial?
- Global Impact, Local Influence – Shape tomorrow’s infrastructure on a worldwide scale while making a tangible difference.
- Collaborative Excellence – Work alongside top professionals in an environment where your ideas are valued and innovation thrives.
- Inclusive Culture – Belong to a dynamic, respectful workforce that celebrates diversity and turns difference into innovation.
- Career Progression – Benefit from global mobility, career development programs, and cross-business growth opportunities.
- Employee Wellbeing – A comprehensive benefits package, initiatives for physical & psychological health, and cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity.
- Meaningful Work – Inspirational projects that drive progress and create value for society.
Job Description: Rail Systems Integration Engineer
Department: Engineering/Design
Key Responsibilities
Your role will encompass systems coordination, integration, and assurance, ensuring seamless collaboration between contractors and the client in major rail infrastructure projects.
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Support the management and coordination of design interfaces between:
- Ferrovial’s raild systems scope
- Other HS2 contractors (Civils, Stations)
- The Client Ensuring technical consistency, contractual compliance, and integrated assurance.
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Implement and maintain Interface Management Plans, including processes for railway system designs integration:
- System Safety
- RAM (Risk and Asset Management)
- Interoperability
- Security Management
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Manage systems integration processes from design to construction, including Functional & Architecture Specifications and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
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Ensure sub-system deliverables consistency across projects and contribute to standardised specifications.
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Coordinate with:
- Global contractors
- Client & designers
- Internal teams To resolve design interfaces and systems integration challenges.
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Programme & Information Coordination:
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Align with the supply chain to deliver efficient and compliant design outputs, demonstrating progressive technical assurance.
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Collaborate closely with the design supply chain for RAM, System Safety, Interoperability, Electrical Engineering, and Security deliverables—ensuring programme and budget alignment with client requirements.
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Interface with broader design, assurance, and construction teams, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery by:
- Coordinating meetings (Birmingham/London inclusive)
- Chairing Civils & Rail Systems Integration meetings
- Supporting the client in identifying changes, risks, and opportunities
- Assisting construction teams with design-system interface management, providing technical support for commercial documentation (e.g., SNCs, NCRs, CEs, and Issues/logs).
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Key Skills & Qualifications
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Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
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Chartered status (e.g., CEng ICE or similar) is desirable within professional engineering institutes such as:
- IMechE
- PWA Institute
- INCOSE
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Ministerial experience in multi-disciplinary rail projects, especially within systems integration scope (HS2, Network Rail or major regional projects preferred).
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Proven proficiency in:
- Design coordination
- Interface modelling tools (CAPE-RAMI* / PD, UKRMAs, or rail-specific standards).
- Managing safety, interoperability, and RAID/TRACK compliance.
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Strong understanding of:
- Railway systems and operating standards (e.g., TCN/IP, INMRS)
- CDM & CSM regulations
- Client-specific procurement frameworks
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Soft Skills:
- Collaborative, proactive attitude – flourishes in fast-paced, multi-contractor environments.
- Effective communicator who builds trust across teams and with clients.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together!
Ferrovial prides itself on being innovative, creative, and respectful, driven by a desire to collaborate across boundaries and shape the future. Our cultural values ensure diversity, inclusion, and exceptional teamwork—whether for HS2, Spain’s largest PPP road upgrade, or high-speed rail development in Latin America.
** Fermervial is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.**
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