Technical Director Systems & Integration

About the Role

• Develop training material for the Mott MacDonald Metro and Rail Learning Academy and lead the roll‑out of specific modules to colleagues in the APNA region. • Act as Systems Engineering and Integration lead for Mott MacDonald and/or on behalf of clients on major projects. • Coordinate with other disciplines and actively participate in interdisciplinary market‑facing business opportunities. • Develop Systems Integration strategies, plans and roadmaps for project needs. • Serve as SME for Operational Integration and Readiness, creating and implementing Operational Readiness Frameworks, operational proving activities, and ETCS Operational Integration and interoperability. • Serve as SME for Operational Safety and Assurance, developing and capturing operational safety and assurance arguments. • Serve as SME for Stage and Systems Definitions, creating Test Stage and Systems Definitions. • Serve as SME for Operational, Maintenance and Test Concepts, developing related concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸systems engineering
• ▸integration strategy
• ▸operational integration
• ▸operational safety
• ▸systems definition
• ▸test concepts

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience delivering large, complex projects, specifically on the right‑side of the V. • Demonstrated holistic integration of complex systems from low‑level units and subsystems to end‑to‑end and operational integration. • Inclusive leadership style. • Ability to view project testing and commissioning strategy, priorities, verification of requirements, and personnel/equipment needs at a high level. • Strong understanding of Systems Engineering concepts and how operations, assurance, safety and V&V integrate with testing and commissioning. • Ability to use and drive IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (highly desirable). • Knowledge of CBTC and/or ETCS operation (desirable). • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate progress and issues accurately at all organisational levels. • Desired experience delivering, integrating and testing rail systems with in‑depth knowledge of CBTC and ETCS.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸systems engineering
• ▸ibm engineering
• ▸cbtc
• ▸etcs
• ▸leadership

Benefits

The firm employs brilliant people with diverse skills and experiences, supporting specialists who share expertise and provide numerous opportunities to learn, grow and work as a connected global team delivering impactful projects that shape the future. Mott MacDonald operates under an employee‑ownership model with no external investors, giving staff a direct stake and voice in the business through personal and group performance bonuses, and providing channels to connect with senior leadership to influence the company’s future. The organization celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work‑life balance, equity and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ members and others. Candidates are encouraged to apply for this permanent role, with the possibility of part‑time or job‑shared arrangements, and to join a culture that supports flexible working, performance bonuses, employee resource groups and ongoing professional development. • Agile working environment supporting flexible work. • Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees. • Employee resource groups, including the Inclusive Network for Women and Corporate Social Responsibility. • Annual health checks and ongoing professional development.

Work Environment

Hybrid