Company Description

Work 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

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of rail infrastructure?

Our Western & Wales Rail Engineering Management Team is based in our AECOM Swindon office and has an established record for successfully delivering Rail Projects, including the current Rail Systems scope associated with the proposed Great Western Mainline Station at Old Oak Common and as well as the South Rail Systems Alliance renewal portfolio.

Each team member has a development plan to provide a clear pathway to personal development and career progression.  The team provides technical leadership of projects throughout the infrastructure lifecycle from feasibility, preliminary and detailed stage designs. Our clients are many and varied from both the private and public sector and include the major custodians of the UK’s rail network, numerous local authorities, and major Contractors. 

Current & Upcoming Projects:

Old Oak Common Rail SystemsSouth Rail Systems AllianceHs2 OCSRestoring your Railway schemesControl Period 7 Frameworks

Here’s what you’ll do:

Be responsible for technical leadership of complex, novel, and large multi-disciplinary projectsLead the application of AECOM policies and procedures as they apply to technical delivery ensuring project quality processes are in place and being followedPrepare Technical Execution PlansBe responsible for the appointment of competent discipline lead engineers for technical deliveryChair of multi-disciplinary project reviewsPlan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approachesResolve issues or problems concerning conflicting requirements and/or difficult coordination, providing concise, fair, and clear adjudication following consultation with all parties.Be capable of acting independently on technical mattersActively pursue continuous learning of technical advances, emerging business/industry trends and competitive positioningConfirm that the technical approach satisfies the client scope of services and expectations

 

If you're enthusiastic about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project.

 

And let us not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days

 

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Professionally qualified Engineer i.e.. CEng / IEng or working towards this status.Recognised engineering qualification or preferably a degree in engineeringDemonstrable experience of the application of NR/L2/RSE/02009 standard and associated responsibilities for undertaking Contractor’s Engineering Manager duties on Network Rail Projects.Advanced knowledge of system interfaces which impact on discipline design principles and demonstrable experience of the successful management of interfaces within projects.Experience of working within governance processes for project delivery (i.e., PACE, RIBA) and the engineering expectations of each stage of governance.Previous Engineering Manager experience in varied (size, client, project stage) rail projects.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at be [email protected]

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.