Systems Engineers (All levels) in Cardiff

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

We have a fantastic opportunity for permanent Systems Engineers at all levels (Engineer / Senior Engineer / Lead Senior Engineer) 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 from elsewhere in the UK.

Amey Consulting is seeking talented individuals at all levels to join our dynamic team as Systems Engineers. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to take the next step, we offer a wide variety of opportunities to work on major projects across the UK. 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 team delivers design solutions across all project stages and disciplines, driving improved connectivity, enhancing journeys, and shaping the future of infrastructure safety and efficiency.

The role involves delivering innovative solutions, working across the whole infrastructure system including railways and rolling stock, operations, and maintenance. Responsibilities include:

• Applying Systems Engineering techniques to define, integrate and deliver whole system engineering solutions.
• Supporting requirements management and V&V activities, including developing the Project’s requirements from the Client Remit and managing change.
• Managing the satisfaction linkages between different levels of requirements.
• Managing the apportionment of requirements into scope packages for delivery.
• Supporting the project’s Verification of the requirements.
• Supporting and undertaking the project’s Validation activities against the requirements.
• Managing the periodic reporting of metrics.
• Managing the integration of complex and novel interface areas – in particular between the infrastructure and rolling stock.
• Managing the integration of infrastructure change with Operations and Maintenance organisations.
• Supporting integration testing.
• Producing and implementing Systems Integration Plans (SIP), Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), and Safety, Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (S-RAM) Plans, supporting setting RAM targets.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports and programmes of work.

What you will bring to us:

• Developed experience and expertise in the application of systems engineering processes, probably gained in an engineer role or equivalent.
• Ideally experience across multiple domains, particularly the rail sector.
• Demonstrable experience in the application and delivery of requirements management and V&V within major multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Experience using Bentley ComplyPro or IBM DOORS (desirable).
• Proven track record in the delivery of engineering designs in a specific discipline with an innovative approach to solving client problems.
• Experience in understanding, interpreting and communicating the technical requirements of our contracts and, in particular, specifications and appropriate standards.
• Experience of working on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Knowledge across several infrastructure disciplines or reasonable experience in at least one specific discipline.
• Professional registration at Incorporated or Chartered Engineer level.
• Strong knowledge of design processes and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of CDM regulations and the principles of ‘Safe by Design’, combined with strong knowledge of system safety and the application of the CSM-REA (desirable).
• A solid grasp of engineering management practices for delivering multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure projects (desirable).
• Working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and maintaining a client-focused approach to service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, effectively engaging with clients, suppliers, developers, and consultants, while demonstrating strong teamwork and a commitment to meeting strict deadlines.

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We strongly encourage the development towards a professional qualification with a recognised Institution and pride ourselves on mentoring our staff. To show our commitment to the development of our staff, we offer a comprehensive Chartership bonus.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

You’ll get 2 Social Impact Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives, plus a range of other great perks and benefits including a generous pension scheme, flexible benefits scheme tailored by you, and access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers.

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be stretched but always supported. We recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.