Multidisciplinary Rail Systems Engineer in Manchester

Qualification Degree in a relevant engineering discipline. The Multidisciplinary Rail Systems Engineer (RSE) is required to support the delivery of projects. The projects mainly focus on the early stage design covering concept to preferred option. The role will require contribution to strategy, feasibility and concept studies through developing and assessing options against client objectives, cost, programme and deliverability criteria.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, the role involves coordinating and reviewing outputs across civil, structural, track, signalling, OLE, M&E and telecoms disciplines to ensure a coherent, integrated design approach. Ensuring that all rail systems are considered, designed, implemented and able to be maintained in accordance with client requirements, industry standards, safety regulations, and project objectives and contribute to the successful delivery of rail projects by applying systems engineering principles.

The RSE will provide the day to day support to projects supporting the Senior Engineering Team to generate and provide the required technical output for the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply the company processes from the integrated management system (IMS)
• Apply engineering processes across the project lifecycle, including requirements management, design, integration, verification, validation and acceptance
• Apply relevant standards and regulations to the work being undertaken
• Consider health, safety and welfare and record and maintain for the project, contributing to engineering safety management
• Develop and maintain requirements, specifications, interface documentation and technical reports
• Manage technical interfaces between rail subsystems
• Support integration activities across signalling, communications, infrastructure, control systems, and other rail disciplines as applicable
• Review and assess engineering designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, and industry best practice
• Support design reviews, hazard identification workshops, and technical assurance activities
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities throughout the project delivery
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, operators, and regulatory bodies
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and stakeholders
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and project reviews
• Support the resolution of technical issues and interface challenges.

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, systems or rail engineering). Working towards chartership or professional qualification with a recognised institution. Clear understanding of rail systems (civils, track, signalling, OLE, M&E, telecoms) and how they interface with each other. Experience managing technical interfaces and multidisciplinary engineering activities. Knowledge of rail industry standards, regulations, and assurance processes including PACE. Knowledge of rail industry roles and responsibilities with regard to engineering assurance. Knowledge of engineering lifecycle. Health, safety and welfare knowledge including understanding of CDM 2015 and able to apply in project situations. Cost awareness and appreciation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to produce high quality, clear and literate technical documentation and reports. Consultancy or client-side experience. Experience in early-stage projects from strategy/concept through to preferred option. Experience working on rail and wider infrastructure projects. Knowledge of requirements identification and management processes.