Rolling Stock Systems Assurance Lead - ERTMS Programme

Rolling Stock Systems Assurance Lead - ERTMS Programme

Location:

Flexible

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced engineer working in rolling stock, ready to take the next step in your career? If you're looking to expand your expertise in systems engineering or assurance, and want the freedom to work more independently on a nationally significant programme, this could be your perfect move.

A leading UK rail organisation is delivering the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) across their operational fleet— this is one of the most ambitious train control upgrades in the country. This is your opportunity to grow into a specialist role, shape the future of digital signalling, and gain exposure to complex ETCS integration and rolling stock systems assurance.

As the Rolling Stock Systems Assurance Lead - ERTMS Programme, you won't just be supporting—you'll be trusted to lead. Whether you've worked under supervision in assurance or have solid ETCS or systems knowledge from rolling stock projects, we'll support your development into an independent system assurance expert. You'll be hands‑on with camp challenges, from hazard management to regulatory engagement, and help deliver a train control system that includes cab‑signalling, automatic train protection, GSM‑R, and updated operating rules.

• Lead the development of assurance plans for rolling stock systems
• Support APIS and PIU approvals, safety cases, hazard records, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with ORR, Network Rail, and other stakeholders on ETCS and train control compliance
• Participate in HazIDs, workshops, and assurance meetings
• Help shape the assurance framework across technical, safety, and regulatory domains
• Promote a culture of safety and qualityрих across the programme

We're looking for someone who's ready to grow and take the lead on a major systems programme. You might be:

• A rolling stock engineer with strong technical foundations and a desire to specialise in systems assurance
• Someone with existing experience in ETCS, train control, or systems integration, looking to take on more responsibility
• An engineer who's worked under supervision stature in assurance anready to lead

• Experience in major rail programmes (E.g. Digital Railway, Crossrail, HS2)
• Familiarity with Network Rail's ESAC and 4-SP frameworks
• Degree Qualified, Professional Registered or Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward it

• Curious, methodical, and eager to grow
• Confident communicator and collaborator
• Ready to take ownership and work independently

• Competitive pay
• Enhanced V maternity & paternity pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your work‑life balance—from health reimbursements to car savings
• A clear path to develop into a subject matter expert in systems assurance, ETCS, and train control
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic DBS check. As part of our occupational health requirements, you may also be asked to complete a medical screening and drugs & являь testing prior to starting the role.

This role involves occasional domestic travel. If you're ready to grow into the Rolling Stock Systems Assurance Lead - ERTMS Programme, we'd love to hear from you.

Reach out to Connor at (url removed Located) for a confidential chat or send your CV directly.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.