Are you a Senior Railway Systems Integration expert with engineering leadership experience interested in leading Functional Integration Engineering team on high Speed Two?

Lead Functional integration Engineer is required to work for the Client Organisation (High Speed Two Ltd) responsible for the New High-Speed Rail project in the UK.. The Lead functional integration engineer role is within the Systems Integration department whom reports to the HS2 Chief Engineer (central Engineering group) which capture requirements and integrate all technical aspects of the programme for the end-state HS2 railway.  Reporting to the Head of System Capability and Functional Integration the Lead Functional Integration Engineer is a Engineering leadership role managing a team of 5/6 Functional Integration Engineers.

Working on Phase 1 of the project, which, is valued c£60 billion has 10 years left to run and the Functional Integration team & the wider system integration department will be required to the very end & likely into service, excellent opportunities for development and progression.

Job overview

The role is responsible for defining the overall process for delivering system functionality, within the overall systems integration framework, working progressively towards the end state railway.

The role undertakes technical analysis for functional integration of the HS2 railway. This includes ensuring end-to-end delivery of the required functions in accordance with HS2 Plans and Processes as well as Best Practice methodology.

The role undertakes systematic analysis of the operations and maintenance concept to define the functionality of the HS2 railway in terms of sub-system requirements, system architecture, interfaces and holistic technical solutions which are then realised through delivery programmes (i.e. supply contracts for railway systems, rolling stock, stations etc).

The role works closely with both HS2 and External stakeholders as well as Suppliers and Contractors to ensure System Functionality is delivered in line with the agreed HS2 Baselines.

Example of the Functional Integration Team’s activities

The functional Integration engineers will undertake systematic analysis of situations such as when a Train Dispatches from a platform – at this point a number of sub-systems have to integrate together to ensure the system works such as the Rolling Stock System, Automatic Train Opening (ATO) the platform screen door open / close, the control room (dispatch room) on the station.  You will sequence the flow of information/data from each subsystem (using Enterprise Architecture) and ensure /  assure the different systems – define functionality in terms of sub-system requirements.

A function Integration Engineering team has never been deployed within the client organisation on a major infrastructure project, this approach has come from lesson learnt primarily from Crossrail and other large projects to ensure systems integration of such a complex project are managed correctly.

Progression & Development

High Speed Two is a rapidly growing organisation with the opportunities for progression and development truly fantastic.  HS2 already have a superb reputation for progressing from within highlighted by the fact 40% of all vacancies are filled internally.  High Speed Two have embraced a System Approach to delivering such a hugely complex & large programmes of works the opportunities across the organisation within System Engineering, Integration, Engineering Management, Configuration Requirements & Assurance are unrivalled across the industry. 

Work Situation – Hybrid

The office location is London, Euston and they operate a flexible hybrid working model working around 2 days a week from the office.  Overall, this is a very flexible modern employer who cares about delivery not where you deliver from, however, if you wish to be based front the office more you can.

Salary (London)                  £85 – 94,560 + Pen (6:12) + health + 25 days (Potentially up to £99,000)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works as a member of the Capability and Functional Integration department within the HS2 Systems Integration department. Provides timely information on the progress of own work, and other team members, able to anticipate risks and issue, progress against plans, metrics and KPIs as appropriate to the type of work.
• Lead the delivery of HS2 Functional Integration workstream to ensure the HS2 railway will deliver the required end-state railway functionalities for passengers, operators, and public whilst ensuring the technical deliverables achieve the right quality, along with supporting the project manager to deliver to time and to budget.
• Define and own the functional integration process (as part of an overall systems integration framework) which enables and tracks the delivery of functionality as a part of the HS2 railway specification and delivery.
• Define and lead the engagement and consultation with internal HS2 teams (i.e. operations and maintenance, railway systems, rolling stock, stations, civil engineering) and external suppliers / stakeholders (e.g. Network Rail) who are required to contribute to the successful implementation of the functional integration process.
• Define and own the systematic analysis approach of the operations and maintenance concept to define the functionality of the HS2 railway in terms of sub-system requirements, system architecture, interfaces, and holistic technical solutions.
• Undertakes a variety of systems engineering work for functional integration as a subject area, making appropriate use of systems engineering tools, in particular system architecture, interface management and requirements management approaches. Provides systems engineering technical support relating to the functional integration of multiple technical sub-systems.
• Ensures that functionality is instructed to sub-system delivery contracts, and subsequently engages the supply chain in the monitoring, review and assurance of the holistic technical solutions that are being delivered from design through to testing and commissioning.
• Ensures that safety, ergonomics, and human factors are fully considered in the functional integration process.
• Identifies Risks and Opportunities during the development of HS2 functionalities and can propose innovative and integrated solutions to resolve identified risks.
• Supports technical assurance of the functional design during delivery phases of the railway in accordance with standards and technical requirements and where needed support in resolving issues in accordance with HS2 Governance Procedures.
• Supports subject matter experts in the development of requirements, specifications, and standards for functional Integration such that they meet HS2 operations and maintenance concepts.
• Use of best practice systems engineering techniques, technologies, and processes, driving consistency, and helping to identify opportunities for efficiencies across HS2.

Candidate Criteria

Looking for a Rail Engineer with min 15 yrs experience -  Lead Principal, Engineering Manager etc & System Engineer or Engineer with a Systems understanding (V-life cycle, interface management, requirements, system assurance, configuration) whom has good working knowledge of at least 2 railways engineering sub systems such as Rolling Stock, Signalling, Telecoms, Scada, Control systems, E&P etc.  Practiced line management responsibility. Knowledge of modelling tools, and requirement management tools (DOORS).  With strong understanding of how railway system operates and how safety and cyber security impacts on how Railway functions.  Full requirements below.

The role is a combination of technical & people leadership, management of stakeholders (Internal and external), Planning and strategic thinker, Commercially aware, ability to work in agile workstyle, enhance the team technical knowledge, acting as technical gateway for reviewing and approving works, High quality reporting, High quality presenter to different levels, strong in both technical and personal skills, Team performance reviews and guidance to them to enhance their career and work efficiency

Requirements:

Experience in Railway project delivery cycle and Systems engineering practices.

University degree and or higher qualifications/ chartership

Min 15+ years’ experience in Railway industry as a Lead Engineer, Principal Engineer, Engineering manager, Technical & Design authority

Practiced Line management responsibilities for diverse team.

Strong Stakeholders engagements

Strong technical background in more than one Railway discipline i.e. SCADA, Telecoms, Signalling, Rolling Stock, etc….

Strong in accurate planning and prioritise work as required.

Quality reporting on progress and risks

Problem solving character with ability to introduce innovative ideas and optimising the team performance.

Delivery focused individual

Knowledge of modelling tools, and requirement management tools (DOORS)

Strong understanding of how Railway systems operates.

Strong understanding of safety and cyber security impacts on how Railway functions

Understanding and practiced BS. & International standards/ codes

Leading and chairing meetings at all levels

Handling conflict and ability to accommodate reasonable requests.

Works under pressure and handle late demands.

Handle and ability to deal with different point of views and steer the FI team to achieve goals.

Team performance reviews and guidance to them to enhance their career and work efficiency.

Desirable:

Software knowledge

Scrum/ sprint planning understanding

Awareness of modelling SW such as Enterprise Architecture