Rail Systems Integration Lead

Description

• Support risk, change, and opportunity management in collaboration with the Client and project teams, promoting efficiency and cost savings.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Interface Management Plan and integration processes for railway systems design.
• Act as the primary technical coordinator across all system interfaces, including with the Client (HS2 Ltd), Rail Systems, Civils, and Station contractors.
• Liaise closely with the design supply chain, supporting technical assurance delivery across all project phases.
• Lead and manage technical teams responsible for RAM, Safety, Interoperability, EMC, and Security, ensuring integrated delivery and assurance evidence.
• Ensure alignment and consistency of sub-system deliverables across the project and contribute to standardisation of specifications.
• Conduct and support design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, assurance submissions, and interface resolution across all stakeholders.
• Oversee systems integration from design through to construction, managing system-level specifications and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Provide technical input to commercial processes including SNCs, NCRs, CEs, and Departures.
• Accountable for ensuring and overseeing the development of the management plans in respect of RAM, System Safety, Interoperability, Security management, and the required processes and procedures.
• Chair regular coordination meetings and represent the project at interface forums in London, Birmingham, and site locations.
• Track and manage interface milestones within the programme’s design and assurance schedules.
• Coordinate development and assurance of plans for RAM, System Safety, Interoperability, and Security, including compliance with CDM, CSM-RA, and V&V requirements.

Requirements

• Proficient in design coordination, design interface management and assurance documentation in railway projects.
• Enthusiastic team player, able to listen, understand, engage and motivate, and with confidence to make decisions when required.
• Strong communication, leadership and management skills, with a positive and collaborative approach.
• Focus on efficiency and driving delivery. Practical experience of harmonising design and quality requirements with buildability.
• Excellent knowledge of railway systems, operating requirements, available equipment and systems.
• Location: London Euston (with regular travel to sites along the HS2 route)
• Knowledge of system safety, interoperability and RAM disciplines, processes and legal frameworks and related regulations (CDM, CSM, RIR).
• Experience in major multi-disciplinary rail projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing design integration, technical interfaces and inter-contractor coordination.
• Chartered IMEC, PWA Institute or CEng ICE desirable
• Experience in high-speed railway projects, design and build projects, and UK projects will be valuable.
• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)

Benefits

• Personal and professional development
• 1 volunteering day
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 2 wellbeing days
• 26 days holiday
• Competitive salary
• BAM operates a flexible working policy

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance