Senior EMC Engineer

Reed is recruiting on behalf of Transport for London (TfL) for an experienced Senior EMC Engineer to support major capital programmes, initially focused on the Piccadilly Line Upgrade.

This is a high-profile engineering assurance role where you will act as a client-side technical authority, providing expert Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) guidance across complex rail infrastructure projects. You will work closely with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to review engineering assurance evidence, challenge technical submissions, and negotiate robust engineering solutions.

Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid Working)

Rate: £512 per day PAYE / £699.55 per day Umbrella

Contract: 6 month/rolling

Client: Transport for London (TfL)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist EMC engineering expertise across TfL capital programmes.
• Act as the client-side engineering authority for EMC matters.
• Review and assess EMC design documentation, assurance submissions, and technical evidence provided by suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, TfL requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Support the delivery of the Piccadilly Line Upgrade and other major infrastructure projects.
• Engage with suppliers and delivery partners to resolve technical issues and agree engineering solutions.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and assurance activities.
• Support engineering governance and decision-making processes.
• Undertake site visits to substations, depots, and trackside locations when required.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive experience working as a Senior EMC Engineer within complex engineering environments.
• Strong background in EMC design, assurance, and compliance activities.
• Demonstrable experience reviewing supplier engineering assurance submissions.
• Proven ability to operate as a technical authority and influence engineering decisions.
• Experience using EMC engineering software, modelling tools, and analysis techniques.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior engineering and project stakeholders.
• Industrial or infrastructure-based EMC experience.

Desirable Requirements

• Rail, transport, or major infrastructure project experience.
• Experience working on large-scale engineering delivery programmes.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Knowledge of London Underground systems and standards.
• Eligibility to obtain London Underground track access and medical clearance.

Working Environment

You will join a team supporting some of TfL's most significant infrastructure investment programmes. The role is primarily based at 5 Endeavour Square, Stratford, working closely with project teams and engineering specialists. Hybrid working is available; however, regular office attendance and occasional site visits will be required to support collaboration and project delivery.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a technically strong EMC professional who can confidently review complex engineering evidence, challenge suppliers where necessary, and provide practical solutions within a demanding project environment. This role would suit someone with a strong combination of EMC expertise, stakeholder management skills, and experience delivering engineering assurance within the transport, rail, or infrastructure sectors.