Associate Director – Systems Engineering

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We are currently searching for an Associate Director – Systems Engineering to come and join us here at AECOM in one of our offices in the UK and focus on the rail projects as part of the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team.

AECOM holds extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation systems — as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure — to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents.

Ideally, you are an established railway systems engineering professional and have experience of managing a team of systems engineering professionals.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Mentor: Team management – Line management of systems engineers, from junior to experienced engineers

Provide Expertise: Systems Engineering leadership – Railway system engineering subject matter expert for both internal and external clients

• Development of system definitions, technical requirements and system architecturesManagement of technical requirements using appropriate
• techniques and tools (i.e. DOORS, ComplyPro)
• Verification and validation – experience of working with stakeholders to ensure project compliance

Ensure Quality: Development and ownership of System Engineering and Assurance plans and processes

Lead: Experience of leading systems engineering and assurance management throughout the engineering v-lifecycle projects

Collaborate: Develop scope of works and work packages with clients

• Participates in multi-disciplinary review of project deliverables
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design
• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements

Ready to push the limits?

Requirements

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations
• Member of a professional engineering institution
• Railway Systems experience
• Knowledge of CENELEC Standards (EN50126/8/9)

Additional information

About AECOM

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.