Professional Head of Systems Engineering

Job Description 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.What you’ll doOwn the technical strategy and capability roadmap for the rail systems divisionLead and grow major client programmes and delivery frameworksDrive business development — shaping bids, building partnerships, and opening doors at senior client levelProvide technical assurance and governance across live projects, ensuring compliance with RSSB, Railway Group Standards, and ISO 15288Mentor and develop a team of specialists, fostering a culture of rigour, innovation, and continuous improvementRepresent AECOM with industry bodies, government stakeholders, and client leadershipStrengthen our market reputation through thought leadership, publications, and conference presenceWhat you’ll bringA degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, and Chartered Engineer statusSubstantial senior experience in UK rail systems engineering or consultancyDeep expertise in one or more of: signalling, traction power, ETCS/ERTMS, or systems integrationA proven record of leading large technical teams and complex, multi‑disciplinary programmesFamiliarity with NEC/Tier 1 contract environments and infrastructure delivery frameworksStrong stakeholder management and a track record in business developmentQualificationsChartered membership of the IRSE, IMechE, or IETExperience on major UK programmes such as HS2, TSGN, or East West RailWorking knowledge of the ISO 15288 systems engineering lifecycle and safety assurance frameworksExperience leading bids in a consultancy commercial environmentEEO Statement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.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 ReasonableAccommodations@ if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-17