Senior Systems Engineer
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Salary
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£51,900
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SOC 2127 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 31% sure that is the right code. Hitachi Rail is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) · 31% match
- Likely 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 27% match
- Likely 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 21% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Most likely code | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Our Opportunity
To support ongoing delivery and continued growth in our Signalling and Rail Solutions business we have an opening for a Senior Systems Engineer. This is your chance to work on bids and projects that redefine rail safety and performance across the UK.
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the design, development and maintenance of our solutions for bids and projects, and be accountable for delivery of the associated work packages. You will contribute to architectural and key design decisions to ensure our solutions meet the requirements of our customers.
You will report into the Portfolio Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) and will be required to provide support to team members through the application of mentoring and coaching.
This is a hybrid role working a minimum of two days per week from our offices in London, Birmingham or Cheadle. The exact location will depend on bid and project demands and will consider the selected candidate’s location.
Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Lead the design and development of scalable systems solutions that meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders in the tram and light rail markets
- Act as a junior EDM and Work Package Manager (WPM), leading the team operationally with timely provision of status, accurate measurement of progress and forecasting of remaining work and by Identifying change, variation, risk and opportunity to the Portfolio EDM
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and develop technical specifications
- Provide technical input to architectural discussions, conduct trade-off studies and make recommendations on technology and tools
- Lead the design and development of solutions using industry best practice
- Develop and document technical elements of business cases to support project variations and future opportunities
Technical Skills and Experience
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, motivation and inter-personal skills
- Strong leadership capability, with ability to build and sustain strong working relationships at all levels
- Ability to lead, manage, mentor and coach a diverse team.
- Extensive experience in systems development, with a strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
- Understanding of the operational realities of the railway and familiarity with its standards and processes
- Proven experience in designing and developing complex systems applications from concept to production
- Experience with train or tram systems integration will set you apart from other candidates
- Familiarity with Network Rail and/or Transport for London’s governance, assurance, and technical requirements is preferable
- Solid understanding of systems architecture, architecting techniques and design patterns, and rail-related technical specialisms
- Sound ability to use design tools to produce complex designs
- Ability to define engineering delivery methodologies
- Able to define and manage configuration control
Human Skills
- Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on systems design principles, engineering techniques, and best practices
- Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, and apply them to enhance our solutions
What to expect
We aim to complete a one-stage interview process, which would preferably be held at a Hitachi Rail office. The interview will focus on both technical and behavioural competencies. Reasonable adjustments are available with prior notice so please let the TA partner know if this would be necessary. To find out what reasonable adjustments are, and what might be available, your TA partner will be happy to discuss this with you. We may close this role early if we quickly identify suitably strong applicants.
What We Can Offer
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Flexibility
Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering project managers and project engineers (SOC 2127) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £42,848–67,132
- Median £51,324
- Going rate £51,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,300–46,700
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Not necessarily. Hitachi Rail holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2127 going rate of £51,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.