Rail Systems Engineer

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Job description - the role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Rail Systems Engineer for a 3 Month Contract based in London

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

What you''ll do:

Reporting to an Associate in our Rail Systems & Operations (RSO) team, the successful candidate will work on a wide variety of rail projects both in the UK and internationally. As a flavour, recent RSO projects have included procurement of new rolling-stock fleets, specification and simulation of ETCS signalling and specifying two new high-speed railways. Our projects range from short research assignments to "mega-projects" that run over many years.

We''re seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a systems-engineering approach and deep expertise in at least one area-such as systems engineering, rolling stock, or a rail systems subsystem (e.g. signalling, power, or track). Ideal candidates will also have a broad understanding of how these systems interact and strong knowledge of systems integration, preferably within a rail context. While the focus is on technical systems, the role also involves ensuring rail systems meet customer needs and offer value for money, often working with experts in areas like tunnelling, fire safety, transport planning, or architecture

The role also includes supporting our team of engineers to support the development of technical capability. This would consist of supporting skills development for our individual team members as well as learning and introducing new techniques and approaches to the work of the team as a whole.

The skills you''ll need:

• You have a relevant degree or master''s-level qualification.
• You are a Chartered Engineer or INCOSE CSEP.
• You have more than 7 years of relevant experience.
• You possess good knowledge of railway systems principles and processes, with practical experience applying them.
• You have a good depth of experience in one or more of: systems engineering, rolling stock, or a specific rail subsystem (signalling, power, or track).
• You have experience or interest in managing project delivery, rail operations, or other aspects of the rail sector.
• You have led the delivery of packages of work to achieve successful outcomes.
• You are interested in developing staff through career planning, training, mentoring, and coaching activities.
• You can demonstrate purposeful relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• You are an innovator and have experience in teams that encourage innovation.

About the client

About the client
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup''s internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
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