Senior Modelling Engineer

We’re on the hunt for a driven and skilled Senior Modelling Engineer to spearhead innovative approaches to infrastructure capability modelling. You will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering complex modelling solutions that support major programs, cutting-edge research, and real-world railway operations. You’ll collaborate with expert modelling teams across the business to ensure the seamless coordination of systems analysis activities. What’s your day-to-day like? In this exciting role, you’ll lead engineering analysis and modelling efforts on a range of high-impact projects, driving success across the company. Your expertise will be key in meeting the team’s recovery targets and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in railway engineering. You’ll take on system capability assessments, performance evaluations, and analysis of technical and operational designs using advanced methodologies like baselining, scenario planning, stress testing, and trade-off studies. Moreover, you’ll be at the forefront of developing our cutting-edge railway systems integration and analysis platform, fostering collaboration by sharing data and methodologies across the board. You’ll have the opportunity to lead in one or more of the following specialized areas: electrical supply capability, whole railway systems modelling, system reliability, lifecycle costing, journey time performance, signalling, track loading, or future maintenance planning.

• A degree in Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in systems effectiveness analysis
• Strong background in the development and validation of systems performance models
• Expertise in high-integrity, complex systems modelling within a technical discipline
• A proven track record of working within multi-disciplinary management teams
We would also like, but not essential:
• Progress towards professional accreditation as a Systems Engineer
• Familiarity with railway engineering reporting systems and trend analysis
• A solid understanding of the commercial and legal aspects of railway engineering
• Knowledge of the railway industry’s development and approval processes
  
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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel this includes off peak and super off-peak tickets. Employees will also be entitled to 75% discount on season tickets.