Professional Head Of Systems Engineering

AECOM Australia PTY LTD

Leeds, United Kingdom
On-site
Technical strategy for rail systems
Client relationship management
Business development and bid shaping
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)
  • Working knowledge of ISO 15288 lifecycle

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