Looking for a Senior Dispatch Systems Engineer to work on High Speed Two, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced control systems engineer to working for the client organisation on the largest infrastructure project in Europe and develop a novel Train Dispatch system. This cutting-edge system will involve advanced technology and operational procedures designed to ensure smooth, efficient and importantly safe boarding of trains. This is novel first of its kind technology and a step change in railway innovation & safety.

The Senior Dispatch Systems Engineer is SME (technical authority for train dispatch) provides technical and professional support for the train dispatch systems. Responsibilities include delivering workstreams such as development of requirements, standards, technical specifications and system architectures for the train dispatch systems at HS2 stations. They provide technical assurance that design and construction of the train dispatch systems assets meet project requirements and work to resolve issues where appropriate.  The tender is due to be awarded end of 2025 and so will be part of the tender evaluation team

Key Responsibilities:

• Specifying and developing requirements, standards, technical specifications & system architecture for the train dispatch system.
• After tender award, technical assurance of the system design taking the product through the project lifecycle.

• Act as the technical authority on the project, ensuring the design, build, and testing phases align with best practices and client requirements.
• Represent the client during project phases, providing leadership and guidance through the entire system implementation.

We are looking for engineers with a systems engineering background who can manage complex control systems. Ideal candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, such as:

• Knowledge of development, design and construction of video surveillance systems, driver only operation systems and systems providing Safety Integrity Level 2 (BS EN50128) functionality (specific to rail industry or other relevant standard).

• Interested in Control System Engineer / comms engineer with railway experience that’s have expertise in areas such as Automated Passenger Counting (APC), Platform Management, Train Departure Control, and Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC).

• Traffic Management Systems
• Aircraft Control Systems
• ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System), particularly Train Management (TM) systems, would be highly beneficial plus other digital TM systems

This is a novel system, and we welcome candidates from diverse fields although knowledge of the operational railway is an advantage.

Working Situation

The office location is London, Euston or Birmingham 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

Birmingham                    £65,000 - £71,160 pen (6:12) + 25 hols  (Potentially £74,718)

London                           £75,000 – 80,760 pen (6:12) + 25 hols  (Potentially £84,796)

Skills:

• Technical skills to develop robust, traceable technical requirements to facilitate successful execution of engineering contracts.
• Technical, commercial and leadership skills to support project development / delivery teams in relation to train dispatch systems.
• Capable of being a Standard Discipline Owner / Subject Matter Expert for an area or phase.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers to develop technical solutions from operational and technical requirements.
• Communication and presentation skills to deliver discipline-specific complex communications and presentations suitable for a broad audience and a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Can evidence application of the full range of relevant principles relating to standards, safety and the environment.
• Ability to use Digital Engineering tools, procedures and systems for the development designs and during construction, testing and commissioning.
• Applies principles and methods that ensure effective information management modelling and data security.
• Ability to manage people, time and prioritise workloads appropriately.

Knowledge:

• Chartership, or equivalent level of knowledge in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Understanding of train dispatch systems or related systems (e.g. video surveillance and driver only operation dispatch systems) and their relationship to operations of a railway.
• Knowledge of development, design and construction of video surveillance systems, driver only operation systems and systems providing Safety Integrity Level 2 (BS EN50128) functionality.
• Understanding of testing and commissioning processes relevant to railway systems for the progressive assurance of system functionality and integration.
• Knowledge of design and development of software systems and software integration.
• Understanding of issues surrounding futureproofing of video surveillance and driver only operation systems.
• Application of technical standards, both national and international which apply to video surveillance and driver only operation systems design, installation and operation.
• Commercial awareness including understanding of cost-delivery, schedule targets and the need to deliver an integrated solution that meets all functional requirements.
• Relevant domain experience in train dispatch systems design, installation and testing & commissioning.
• Working knowledge of CDM & CSM-RA regulations or equivalent process within a relevant industry.
• Chartered Engineer/Membership of an appropriate professional institution or working towards with the equivalent experience

Type of experience:

• Lead the development or delivery of elements of video surveillance, driver only operation (or similar) systems associated with modern railways or similar client organisations.
• Managing significant elements within major multi-disciplinary engineering projects within a complex infrastructure delivery programme.
• Managing competing project and engineering demands, with cost and schedule implications.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary management team within a large, complex project.
• Establishment of requirements and evaluation of proposed solutions.