Senior Systems Specialist

About the Role Within IDOM's Railway Systems Area we are seeking a senior systems specialist to lead the design, integration and delivery of telecom, control and support systems for major railway programmes. You will act as the technical authority across telecom and control systems and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces with civil, signalling, power and rolling stock teams. The role covers end-to-end delivery—from design development to commissioning—delivering complex railway subsystems aligned with international standards. What You'll Do

• Lead design and integration of telecom and control systems across the programme
• Oversee subsystems including Data Communication Network, CCTV, Asset Management Systems, SCADA, Public Address, Passenger Information System, OCC, Wireless Communication Systems (WiFi, GSM-R/FRMCS), Telephony and cybersecurity platforms, Hazard Detection and Early Warning System
• Manage interfaces with signalling, traction power, civil and rolling stock systems
• Ensure compliance with international standards and project-specific requirements
• Lead technical reviews, assurance and validation of engineering deliverables
• Coordinate with client, contractors, OEMs and multidisciplinary teams
• Support construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities on site
• Manage technical risks and ensure system performance and safety
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams What We're Looking For
• Degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Electrical or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent (preferred)
• Membership of recognised professional body (e.g. IET, IEEE)
• Continuous professional development in railway systems
• Minimum 12–15+ years’ experience in railway telecom and control systems
• Proven delivery of large-scale railway projects with multidisciplinary interfaces
• Experience across the full lifecycle: design, integration, construction support, testing and commissioning
• Participation in complex programmes with high system integration requirements
• Technical Competencies:
• Telecom systems design (IP/MPLS networks, transmission, VoIP)
• Control systems (SCADA / ICSS integration)
• Cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, TS 50701)
• Telecoms Subsystems integration
• System engineering, requirements management and interface control
• RAMS, V&V and system assurance processes
• Professional Skills:
• Strong leadership and team coordination capability
• Proven stakeholder management (clients, contractors, OEMs)
• Experience in international project environments
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to act as technical authority in complex programmes
• Mobility / Deployment:
• Willingness to be based on project site as required
• Availability for extended site presence during key project phases
• Ability to work across international teams
• And above all... a strong desire to develop in an international company like IDOM. Compensation & Benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work: 1 day per week or two afternoons
• Reduced summer hours (July and August)
• Flexible compensation (meal card, health insurance, transport card, childcare, etc.)
• Life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance
• Long-term career development focus
• Partnership opportunities for all people
• Multicultural, and multidisciplinary environment
• Strong culture of delegation beyond the norm
• Mutual commitment