Are you a Traffic Management Systems specialist who understands not just how rail control systems work, but how they enable the railway to operate? Do you have experience bringing together signalling, traffic management, operational planning and wider railway systems within a complex environment? Salary: London 79,864 to 99,829 / Birmingham 73,946 to 92,434, inclusive of 20% flexible allowanceLocation: London or Birmingham, hybrid working with 3 days per week in the officeClosing date: 28th SeptemberAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Lead Traffic Management System Engineer to help define how one of the world's most advanced high-speed railways will be controlled and operated. HS2 is developing a highly automated and integrated Traffic Management System which will bring together the control and real-time planning of the railway.
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With the programme currently in the concept phase, this position offers the opportunity to influence the fundamental operating principles and requirements of the future railway.
The team needs a TMS subject matter expert and conceptual thinker who understands railway operations and can consider how individual systems, functions and standards fit into the wider operational picture.
Essential requirementsSignificant experience with rail Traffic Management Systems, integrated control systems or closely related railway control and planning systems. Strong understanding of how a railway operates, including the relationship between signalling/control and real-time traffic or service management.
Experience developing requirements, concepts or solutions for complex railway systems. Strong systems integration experience, including management of interfaces between different railway systems. Ability to operate as a technical SME while maintaining a whole-system and operational perspective.
Demonstrable ability to challenge requirements, standards and proposed solutions rather than simply applying established processes.
Strong stakeholder management skills across technical, operational, supplier and delivery organisations.
Experience working within complex multidisciplinary rail programmes.
Ability to translate operational requirements into practical system requirements and functionality.
Nice to haveExperience of integrated Traffic Management Systems on international mainline railways.
Experience of national TMS programmes such as those deployed in Denmark or Norway.
London Underground or TfL experience involving integrated control, signalling or CBTC environments.
Experience with suppliers or platforms including Siemens, Thales, Alstom, Indra or Resonate/Luminate.
Experience working both supplier-side and client-side.
Experience managing interfaces between different railway control areas or operational environments.
This is a particularly rare opportunity for a TMS specialist to influence the operating concept of HS2 while the system is still being defined. xohmjla The successful candidate will need to think beyond individual products and standards, understanding how traffic management, signalling, operations, rolling stock and infrastructure combine to deliver a reliable high-capacity railway.
If you have specialist Traffic Management Systems experience and want to help shape how HS2 will ultimately operate, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity ( )Discipline(s): RailJob type: Permanent
- Full Time
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Join a leading rail and civil engineering contractor that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to be mentored into the CRE C designation while enjoying competitive benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Located in Kent or London, this role provides a unique chance to work on impactful projects across the region, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
