London Underground Rail T&C Lead

Benjamin Grace; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail project contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Test & Commissioning Manager. The role involves leading Test & Commissioning activities across London Underground projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing a team of engineers. Candidates must have a background in complex rail systems, demonstrating both technical skills and planning capabilities. This contract role offers a hands-on environment in a safety-critical setting.

Qualifications

• Proven Test & Commissioning experience on London Underground projects.
• Strong planning and programme integration capability.
• Experience managing and leading Test & Commissioning engineering teams.
• Hands-on technical background (not purely desk-based).
• Experience working within complex, safety-critical rail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Test & Commissioning activities across London Underground projects.
• Plan, sequence, and integrate T&C activities into the wider project programme.
• Line-manage and coordinate a team of Test & Commissioning Engineers.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in testing, fault finding, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with LU standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Test & Commissioning experience

Planning and programme integration

Leadership of engineering teams

Hands-on technical background

Safety-critical rail environment experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading rail project contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Test & Commissioning Manager. The role involves leading Test & Commissioning activities across London Underground projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing a team of engineers. Candidates must have a background in complex rail systems, demonstrating both technical skills and planning capabilities. This contract role offers a hands-on environment in a safety-critical setting.