Senior Rail Systems Engineer

We are currently searching for a Senior Rail Systems Engineer to come and join us here at AECOM in one of our offices in the UK and focus on the rail projects as part of the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team.

AECOM holds extensive knowledge in planning designing and managing transportation systems as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure  to help our public and private clients find smarter more advanced ways to move people across cities countries and continents.

Ideally you are an established railway systems safety professional and have experience of leading a team of safety engineering professionals.

Each team member has a development plan to provide a clear pathway to personal development and career progression.  The team provides technical leadership of projects throughout the infrastructure lifecycle from feasibility preliminary and detailed stage designs. Our clients are many and varied from both the private and public sector and include the major custodians of the UKs rail network numerous local authorities and major Contractors

Heres what youll do: 

• Deliver: Developing System Engineering plans and processes and undertake the Development of system definitions technical requirements and system architectures
• Oversee: Management of technical requirements using appropriate techniques and tools (i.e. DOORS ComplyPro). Development and delivery of systems engineering processes to support customer requirements
• Provide Expertise: Evaluate the interrelationship of system requirements and aspects of system design and development requirements. Develop scope of works and work packages with clients and serve as the senior technical resource for the team / project
• Ensure Quality: Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staffs specific area of expertise. Develop study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.
• Collaborate: Participates in multi-disciplinary review of project deliverables. Develop cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects. Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings. Prepares technical specification sections. Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Transportation page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience of railway systems safety and assurance experience inc. system safety and interoperability
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations

Additional Information :

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at .

At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives. 

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management.

On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time