Professional Head of Systems Engineering

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional senior leader to shape the future of rail systems engineering at one of the world’s most influential infrastructure consultancies. You’ll take ownership of our technical strategy across signalling, traction power, telecoms, and systems integration — defining where we’re headed, how we get there, and who leads us. You’ll combine deep technical authority with commercial instinct, building client relationships and growing a high-performing team of specialist engineers. What you’ll do Own the technical strategy and capability roadmap for the rail systems divisionLead and grow major client programmes and delivery frameworksDrive business development — shaping bids, building partnerships, and opening doors at senior client levelProvide technical assurance and governance across live projects, ensuring compliance with RSSB, Railway Group Standards, and ISO 15288Mentor and develop a team of specialists, fostering a culture of rigour, innovation, and continuous improvementRepresent AECOM with industry bodies, government stakeholders, and client leadershipStrengthen our market reputation through thought leadership, publications, and conference presence What you’ll bring A degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, and Chartered Engineer statusSubstantial senior experience in UK rail systems engineering or consultancyDeep expertise in one or more of: signalling, traction power, ETCS/ERTMS, or systems integrationA proven record of leading large technical teams and complex, multi-disciplinary programmesFamiliarity with NEC/Tier 1 contract environments and infrastructure delivery frameworksStrong stakeholder management and a track record in business development Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Chartered membership of the IRSE, IMechE, or IETExperience on major UK programmes such as HS2, TSGN, or East West RailWorking knowledge of the ISO 15288 systems engineering lifecycle and safety assurance frameworksExperience leading bids in a consultancy commercial environment Additional Information About AECOM Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10147538 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Engineering Work Location Model: Hybrid…