This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional senior leader to shape the future of rail systems engineering at one of the world's most influential infrastructure consultancies
Job Summary
This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional senior leader to shape the future of rail systems engineering at one of the world's most influential infrastructure consultancies.
You'll take ownership of our technical strategy across signalling, traction power, telecoms, and systems integration — defining where we're headed, how we get there, and who leads us.
You'll combine deep technical authority with commercial instinct, building client relationships and growing a high-performing team of specialist engineers.
Matching Summary
This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional senior leader to shape the future of rail systems engineering at one of the world's most influential infrastructure consultancies.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Technical strategy for rail systems
Client relationship management
Business development and bid shaping
Technical assurance and governance
Signalling, traction power, telecoms expertise
Systems integration expertise
Nice-to-have
Fostering innovation and continuous improvement
Thought leadership and industry representation
Mentoring and developing specialist teams
Key Requirements
Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering
Chartered Engineer status
Substantial senior experience in UK rail systems engineering
Familiarity with NEC/Tier 1 contract environments
Chartered membership of IRSE, IMechE, or IET
Experience on major UK programmes (HS2, TSGN, East West Rail)