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About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team in one of their UK offices, focusing on rail projects. The role involves technical leadership and project delivery throughout the infrastructure lifecycle for diverse public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Developing System Engineering plans and processes.
• Undertaking the development of system definitions, technical requirements, and system architectures.
• Managing technical requirements using techniques and tools like DOORS and ComplyPro.
• Developing and delivering systems engineering processes to support customer requirements.
• Evaluating the interrelationship of system requirements and aspects of system design and development.
• Developing scope of works and work packages with clients.
• Serving as the senior technical resource for the team/project.
• Providing specialized technical input to studies and design.
• Developing study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Developing cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
• Performing quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
• Preparing technical specification sections.
• Providing input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience of railway systems safety and assurance experience including system safety and interoperability
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations
• Experience of leading a team of safety engineering professionals is ideal.

Location

• UK - Glasgow - 177 Bothwell Street
• Glasgow City

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer

Benefits

• Flexibility with hybrid work options
• Wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs
• Access to industry-leading technology and thinking
• Work flexibility

About the Company

• AECOM is the world's 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.
• We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
• We provide a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
• We foster a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
• Your growth and success are ours too.

Equal Opportunity

• We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team.
• We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll 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.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.