Overview

Principal Systems Engineer role leading multi-disciplinary design activities across high-impact transport infrastructure projects, including the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA). You will be accountable for the overall integrated systems performance and optimisation across the project lifecycle, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery. This role includes leadership of internal engineering teams and external contractors, and the development and delivery of key systems engineering processes. The role may include international project work and travel across the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for system design decisions, reviewing proposals, resolving technical issues, and advising on optimal solutions.
• Lead and manage a design team, including mentoring junior engineers, providing technical direction, and ensuring high performance across disciplines.
• Oversee and coordinate contractors to ensure compliance with project and client requirements, design specifications, and delivery milestones.
• Interface with operators, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage the review and assurance of High-Speed Rail systems design, including preliminary and detailed stages.
• Drive interdisciplinary coordination and interface management across multiple systems and engineering packages.
• Ensure systems are aligned with operations, safety, maintenance, and long-term performance objectives.
• Develop and implement systems engineering processes including: Requirements Engineering (RE); Risk Analysis and Management (PRAM); Systems Integration (SI); Systems Modelling; Value Management; Configuration & Change Control (CM & CC); Verification & Validation (V&V).
• Deliver accurate and timely project documentation and reports.
• Support the development of tenders and technical input for bids.
• Promote and uphold high standards in safety, quality, and sustainability.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including the ability to build consensus in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Confident communicator, capable of presenting complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in diverse and multicultural environments.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• BEng degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related field. HNC/HND also considered with relevant experience.
• Extensive experience leading engineering on complex, safety-critical projects.
• Proven track record working on UK rail industry projects, ideally including High-Speed or Light Rail.
• Understanding of relevant UK legislation, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Strong background in multi-disciplinary systems delivery within a regulated environment.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status (e.g., IET or similar).
• Technical expertise in at least one core systems discipline (e.g., Signalling, SCADA, Telecoms).
• Prior experience on Midlands Metro or similar multi-stakeholder transport projects.

Additional Information

Why Join Egis?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus (depending on level)
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (for you and your family)
• Life assurance & bereavement support
• Hybrid/flexible working model
• Electric car scheme & cycle to work scheme
• Mobile phone allowance
• Travel loans, workplace nursery scheme
• Structured training and development

Meaningful work contributing to sustainability and net zero goals.

Our Commitment

At Egis, we care about the legacy we leave behind. From design to delivery, we put environmental and social impact at the centre of every project. Through our Egis Foundation, we invest in real action on climate and education, driving responsible growth and innovation worldwide.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications are reviewed based on merit, experience, and alignment with the role criteria. We believe diversity strengthens our teams and encourages a culture where every employee is included, heard, and respected.

Employee Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function / Industries: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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