Senior Rail Operations and Systems Analyst

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years. Within our Rail Systems and Operations team, we bring together specialists across engineering, planning and operations to deliver integrated railway solutions that improve performance, resilience and passenger experience.

We are looking for a Senior Rail Operations and Systems Analyst to join our team in London and/or Birmingham or Nottingham. This is a broad, multidisciplinary role for someone who enjoys connecting technical detail with whole railway outcomes. You will support clients in understanding, developing and integrating complex railway systems, applying systems engineering and operational principles across the full project lifecycle. Your work will contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable, operable and sustainable railways.

You'll be involved in a diverse portfolio of projects, including major rail enhancement programmes, systems integration commissions, digital signalling and train control schemes, operationally led infrastructure studies, feasibility and option development, and strategic advisory work.

In this role, you will apply systems engineering principles across the lifecycle, lead technical work packages on rail projects, and develop integrated, whole system solutions across disciplines. You will manage interfaces, translate operational needs into practical design outcomes, contribute to feasibility and assurance activities, communicate complex technical issues clearly, and support bids, project delivery and the development of junior team members.

• A degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or close to achieving this)
• Strong experience in rail systems engineering or systems engineering within a railway environment
• Practical application of systems engineering principles across complex projects (e.g. requirements management, integration, V&V, assurance)
• Experience of rail operational planning and system modelling techniques
• Broad understanding of railway systems and how disciplines interact (e.g. signalling, rolling stock, power, communications and operations)
• Experience leading technical tasks or work packages, with strong stakeholder collaboration and communication skills

• Systems integration or digital signalling (e.g. ETCS, CBTC, train control systems)
• Operationally led infrastructure development or feasibility studies
• Requirements tools, structured SE processes, or assurance activities
• Supporting bids, proposals or client engagement

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.