Head of Systems Integration

High Speed Two (HS2) ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
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As the Head of Systems Integration at HS2 you will lead and direct the railway systems, stations systems & rolling stock design and integration to develop the system and contract level requirements to support the delivery of the HS2 overall project requirements and associated system interface requirements with the conventional rail network. You will develop the strategy and processes needed to support delivery of railway system procurement, the commissioning process and the assurance activities necessary for technical validation. You will provide engineering oversight and guidance to the delivery phases for railway system engineering. About the role: * Technical lead of the Systems Integration discipline for the HS2 Programme. * Lead HS2 Systems Integration and HS2 Contractors in the integration of the HS2 railway to ensure the establishment of clear integrated requirements baselines for all products prior to commencement of design. * Provide technical leadership on Systems Integration activities across the whole HS2 project to ensure an integrated, consistent approach to delivering the range of activities associated with the advisory and client role of the Technical Authority invested in the Infrastructure Directorate. Where necessary in conjunction with HS2 supporting financial and procurement teams, arrange for the input of specialist engineering consultants. * Coordinate integration activities between various disciplines including Main Works Civil, Stations, Railway Systems, Rolling Stock and the Conventional Rail Network. * Support the Director of Railway Systems in the delivery of the Railway Systems Contractors cross-system functionality. * Review Integration Risks ensure mitigation strategies are developed and implemented in a timely manner. * Work with programme management teams to ensure that HS2 project phases are delivered in accordance with technical and schedule requirements. * Define requirements for Systems Integration Facility, operating processes and procedures. * Provide and manage a suite of System Architectures that demonstrate physical, logical, and procurement integration. * Definition and management of interface process and system design between Main Works Civil, Stations, Railway Systems, Rolling Stock and the Conventional Rail Network. * Undertake multi-disciplinary analysis of Contractors system designs to determine compliance with HS2 integration specifications and standards. * Review contractors integration plans, integration reports and test procedures. * Provide technical advice and guidance concerning those aspects of system integration across HS2 including the provision of technical advice to the designers of the project, procurement and management of consultants. * In association with Railway System and Rolling Stock Engineering team ensure an integrated, consistent approach to delivering the range of activities associated with the advisory and client role of the Technical Authority invested in the Infrastructure Directorate. * Lead the definition, review and assurance of the technical requirements for the railway systems contract packages, such that the packages allow effective procurement and construction whilst the quality and scope of the packages together achieve the Sponsor's requirements. * Champion High Speed Rail and the HS2 Ltd programme and build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, relevant Government Departments, the public and other interested parties to gain their buy-in and input required to develop technical specifications. * Provide specialist technical advice and support the on-going community consultation process and environmental assessment along the whole route. * Contribute to the development of business strategy in the assigned business area and provide specialist guidance and advice to support business aims and control risks to the business in relation to its safety, reliability, operability and maintainability. * Represent HS2 at international & national level as required. * Manage budget and resource requirements over different stages of the HS2 project and carry out associated line management responsibilities for a diverse functional team. * You will be expected to actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. About You: Skills: * Provides specialist technical support and leadership on all discipline-specific scientific, technical and engineering principles to those working directly with project development / delivery teams in area or phase. * Capable of leading a number of Standard Discipline Owners / Subject Matter Experts for area or phase. * Provides technical, commercial management and leadership skills to support those working directly with project development / delivery teams in an area or phase. * Ability to communicate most discipline-specific technical ideas to stakeholders and colleagues, bas

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