OCS Design Engineer

OCS Engineering Contractor – Rail

Location:

UK / Scotland
Contract Type:
Contract
Sector:
Rail Engineering
Discipline:
Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)

About the Role
Mott Mac Donald is seeking an experienced OCS Engineering Contractor to support the delivery of complex rail engineering projects within the UK rail sector.

The role will focus on the technical delivery, engineering assurance and governance of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS) across major rail projects, supporting activities through the full project lifecycle from feasibility and option development through to detailed design, implementation and assurance.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience of OCS engineering within a rail environment, together with a strong understanding of engineering governance, technical assurance and the standards and processes applicable to UK rail infrastructure.

This is a senior technical role requiring an individual who can work independently, provide authoritative engineering input, challenge established approaches where appropriate and support the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Provide senior technical expertise in Overhead Contact Systems (OCS) engineering across complex rail projects.

Undertake and support engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design, construction and implementation.

Operate at ES5 / GRIP 5 level or equivalent, providing appropriate technical leadership and engineering input.

Lead and undertake engineering checking, verification, approval and assurance activities in accordance with project and organisational requirements.

Act as a recognised technical authority, providing sound engineering judgement and supporting effective engineering governance.

Review and assure OCS designs, calculations, technical documentation and engineering deliverables.

Apply sound technical knowledge of OCS design principles, including loading calculations, wind-speed assessments and associated design requirements.

Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable Network Rail standards, Railway Group Standards, British and European Standards, and relevant railway safety and approval processes.

Support the delivery of rail renewals and enhancement programmes across the UK, including projects within Scotland.

Identify opportunities to improve engineering quality, consistency, standardisation and efficiency.

Drive the implementation of engineering improvements, innovation and digital engineering initiatives.

Challenge existing processes and practices where appropriate and support positive technical and organisational change.

Provide coaching, mentoring and technical development to engineers and other members of the project team.

Promote a culture of engineering excellence, quality, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering, project and delivery teams.

Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, communicating complex engineering matters clearly and constructively.

Manage competing priorities and provide technical support across multiple complex projects and stages of the design lifecycle.

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, procedures and assurance processes.

Essential Skills & Experience
Extensive experience working within the rail engineering sector, operating at ES5 / GRIP 5 level or equivalent.

Significant experience in Overhead Contact Systems (OCS) engineering and project delivery.

Strong understanding of rail engineering design processes and project life cycles.

Extensive technical knowledge of OCS design principles, including loading…