Interface Engineering Manager

NegotiableLondon, England

Permanent

Our client is seeking an Interface Engineering Manager to support a major railway systems programme at Old Oak Common in London. This permanent, safety-critical role will provide technical leadership across electrical engineering and multidisciplinary rail interfaces, ensuring that systems integrate safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements. Key Responsibilities:Manage technical, construction and operational interfaces across the railway systems programmeMaintain interface registers, Interface Control Documents, actions, dependencies, risks and outstanding issuesCoordinate communication between Network Rail, HS2, BBVS, designers, contractors, suppliers and internal delivery teamsOrganise interface meetings, technical workshops and stakeholder reviews, ensuring decisions are documented and communicatedManage interface records within the HS2 Relatics system, including reviewing submissions and tracking obligations through to completionSupport systems integration across track, permanent way, signalling, telecommunications, OLE, electrical and plant, high-voltage power distribution, traction power, civils and station systemsMonitor interfaces through design, construction, testing and commissioning, escalating issues where necessarySupport technical reviews, audits, engineering change control, configuration management and assurance activitiesSafety and Quality:Promote a strong safety culture and apply Safe by Design principles throughout project deliveryEnsure compliance with Network Rail standards, Railway Group Standards, HS2 requirements, CDM Regulations and internal proceduresParticipate in safety reviews and site activities while maintaining accurate, auditable recordsIdentify integration risks and ensure requirements are incorporated into designs and construction activitiesJob Requirements:Experience in interface management on major rail infrastructure projectsStrong understanding of multidisciplinary railway systems and electrical engineering principlesExperience coordinating multiple stakeholders, organisations and technical disciplinesAbility to maintain technical registers, manage actions and resolve complex interface issuesKnowledge of systems engineering, railway assurance processes, engineering change control and configuration managementStrong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, planning and organisational skillsConfident leadership and influencing abilities, with the judgement to escalate risks and decisions appropriatelyProficiency in Microsoft Office; experience using Relatics would be advantageousQualifications and Experience:HNC, HND or degree in engineering, ideally supported by electrical engineering knowledgeMembership of a relevant professional institutionKnowledge of CDM Regulations and railway governance requirementsPersonal Track Safety certification, or willingness to obtain itChartered Engineer status, or progress towards chartership, would be desirableExperience in HS2, major station projects, GRIP or PACE environments would be advantageousWhat Success Looks Like:Success in this role will involve maintaining accurate and up-to-date interface records, closing actions and dependencies promptly, supporting successful audits and preventing programme delays caused by poor interface management. The Interface Engineering Manager will build strong relationships across all stakeholders while supporting the safe integration and assurance of railway systems and station interfaces. If you are an experienced rail engineering professional with strong interface management and stakeholder coordination skills, apply now to support the successful delivery of this significant railway infrastructure programme in London.

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