Title:  Rail Systems Engineers & Design Integration Engineers

Rail Systems Engineers and Design Integration Engineers (All levels)

Amey are 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.   

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Rail Systems Engineer and Design Integration Engineers at all levels (Engineer/ Senior Engineer/ Lead Senior Engineer) to join our System Engineering team, within our Consulting Rail division. With shared office locations in Birmingham, Derby, York, Bristol, Manchester, and Cardiff, we welcome applications from candidates across these regions and from elsewhere in the UK.

Key Projects:

 Amey Consulting is seeking talented individuals at all levels to join our dynamic team as Rail Systems Engineers and Design Integration Engineers. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to take the next step, we offer wide variety of opportunities to work on major projects across UK.

As an appointed Design Partner on some of the UK’s most significant and complex rail infrastructure projects, including Wales & Borders. We are proud to support major programmes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail, Eastern Routes Partnership, North West & Central Framework, Core Valley Lines, Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade, and Cardiff Crossrail. Our in-house engineering team delivers design solutions across all Network Rail stages and disciplines, driving improved connectivity, enhancing passenger journeys, and shaping the future of rail safety and efficiency.

These projects also provide a diverse range of opportunities for personal and professional development, whether you are working on long-term, high-value programmes or smaller, community-focused initiatives. With these frameworks in place, you will have the chance to influence infrastructure projects that shape the region’s future.

The role

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative rail solutions, working across the whole railway system including rolling stock integration, infrastructure, operations, and maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

Rail Systems Engineer

• Apply Systems Engineering techniques to define, integrate and deliver, over time, the solution to the CVL Transformation as part of the Wales and Borders project.
• Supporting the management of the requirements management and V&V function on the CVL Transformation, including:
• Developing of 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.
• Manage the periodic reporting of metrics.
• Managing the integration of complex and novel areas of integration – in particular between the infrastructure and the new rolling stock fleets.
• Managing the integration of the infrastructure change with Operations and Maintenance organisations, and Train Operators.
• Supporting integration testing between the new hybrid vehicles and the transformed infrastructure.
• Prepare and review technical reports and programmes of work.

Design Integration Engineers:

• Apply Systems Engineering techniques to define, integrate, and deliver solutions for the CVL Transformation and wider Wales & Borders project.
• Manage requirements development from Client Remit, including change control, satisfaction linkages, apportionment into delivery packages, and maintaining the requirements database and compliance matrix (V&V).
• Support verification and validation activities, integration testing, and periodic reporting of metrics.
• Prepare and review technical reports, programmes of work, and ensure cross-discipline contract requirements are captured and communicated.
• Produce and implement Systems Integration Plans (SIP), Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), and Safety, Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (S-RAM) Plans; support setting RAM targets.
• Advise Engineering Managers and Project Managers on appropriate systems engineering processes and engineering management within the End-to-End Stage Gate process.
• Facilitate impact assessments for project changes and manage the IDC process through to closure.
• Manage integration of infrastructure with new rolling stock fleets, operations, maintenance organisations, and train operators.
• Support Programme Engineering Manager in applying EMMa and systems engineering processes across the portfolio and identify best practices in design integration and engineering management.
• Undertake the role of nominated Engineering Manager in accordance with Amey processes and client/industry standards.
• Collaborate with Head of Engineering, Regional Directors, Discipline Leads, and Managers to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement on multi-disciplinary projects.

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 within Rail sector.
• Demonstrable experience in the application and delivery of requirements management and V&V within major multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience using Bentley ComplyPro or IBM DOORS.
• Proven track record in the delivery of rail 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 rail projects. Knowledge across several railway disciplines or reasonable experience in at least one specific discipline.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning
• Comprehensive knowledge of design processes and procedures relevant to the systems engineering discipline
• Thorough understanding of CDM regulations and the principles of ‘Safe by Design’, combined with strong knowledge of Systems Engineering within the rail environment.
• A solid grasp of engineering management practices for delivering complex, multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure projects
• Working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and maintaining a client-focused approach to service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, effectively engage with clients, suppliers, developers, and consultants, while demonstrating strong teamwork and a commitment to meeting strict deadlines.

What we can offer you:

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.

Career Development –

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 development of our staff we offer a comprehensive Chartership bonus.

Work-life Balance –

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.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement 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:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

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. Well 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.

Application Guidance

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.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.