Requirement Lead Engineer

Requirement Lead Engineer

Date: 23 May 2025

Company: Alstom

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 06/06/2025

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. We have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros, and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure, and signalling.

Your future role

The role involves technical & commercial management of requirements, focusing on supporting the management of the Technical Specification in DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System) for a high-speed project. Responsibilities include understanding and linking the interface register to Customer Technical Specification clauses and managing technical contract movement with the commercial management team. Contract management of the MSA (Manufacture & Supply Agreement) and purchaser/manufacturer change notifications (PCN/MCN) for design changes, linking these with Requirements in DOORS up to Critical Design Gate (CDR) (design freeze).

Key responsibilities

• Manage the schedule of requirements management activities, identify conflicts, risks, and manage contract changes to meet commitments.
• Import technical content and manage contract changes in DOORS as part of the Engineering V-Cycle.
• Provide process, method & tool training, support requirement quality reviews, and assist users with the tool.
• Report on contract movement (KPI) for the project.
• Support various project stakeholders in clarifying, cleaning, and allocating requirements, and defining means of proof.
• Capture and manage contract interface changes.
• Communicate and propagate requirements to modules.
• Liaise with the Commercial team on all technical movements via controlled change notifications (CR).

About you

We value passion and attitude over experience. While not all skills are required, the following will help you succeed:

• System Engineering experience, preferably in Railway products
• Experience using DOORS
• Knowledge of rolling stock (vehicle)
• Ability to understand and interpret requirements in context
• Understanding of interfaces (ICDs) and their impact on design and customer requirements
• Understanding of contract construction (MSA)
• Experience in the Rail Industry (preferred)
• Awareness of rail vehicle certification (beneficial)

What you'll enjoy

Join us on a transformative journey in the rail industry, where you can grow and develop new skills:

• Stability, challenges, and a long-term career
• Collaboration with diverse teams
• Contribution to innovative projects
• Opportunities to steer your career across functions and countries
• Investment in your development through award-winning learning
• A fair, dynamic reward package with comprehensive social coverage

What we offer

Competitive remuneration, performance bonus, 25 days annual leave, flexible benefits, healthcare, life assurance, pension scheme, and more.

Our culture and values

We foster an inclusive, innovative, and responsible culture, valuing diversity and offering opportunities for growth across functions and locations. Join us to be part of a global community making a tangible impact in mobility.

Equal opportunity statement

Alstom is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can reach their potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We also consider flexible working requests unless operationally unfeasible.