Mechanical & Electrical Team Leader

AtkinsRéalis Group; The Wells; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Team Leader for its Complex Projects Rail Systems division in the UK. You will lead a diverse team of engineers and early careers professionals, directing design delivery and ensuring technical excellence across M&E/E&P rail systems.

You will manage resources, budgets and schedules while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Strong leadership, rail design governance, and business development skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in rail engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of M&E/E&P rail systems.
• Experience delivering design packages to programme budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians and early careers professionals.
• Oversee M&E/E&P rail systems design projects and ensure technical excellence.
• Manage resources, risk, budget and schedule across multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with design governance, CDM and HSE standards.
• Collaborate with project delivery, market teams and clients to secure work-winning opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Rail systems knowledge

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Design governance

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Rail design software

Job description

As a Mechanical & Electrical Team Leader within our Complex Projects Rail Systems team, you will lead a diverse and highly capable team of engineers, technicians and early careers professionals, delivering complex rail infrastructure projects across the UK. Working both independently and within multi-disciplinary environments, you will be responsible for leading design delivery, managing resources, supporting project performance, and ensuring technical excellence across Mechanical & Electrical (M&E/E&P) rail systems projects. This is an exciting opportunity to influence major rail programmes, develop high-performing teams, strengthen client relationships and contribute to sustainable transport solutions that create a positive impact for communities and the wider rail industry.Your role

• Lead and manage a team of up to 12 engineers, technicians and early careers professionals, providing coaching, mentoring and development opportunities to build capability and succession within the business.
• Drive team performance and productivity, undertaking effective resource planning and workload management across multiple projects and programmes.
• Take accountability for successful project delivery, ensuring outputs are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with design management procedures, change control processes, technical reviews, CDM requirements, HSE standards and quality management systems.
• Deliver and oversee Mechanical & Electrical (M&E/E&P) rail systems design projects, ideally undertaking the role of Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) where appropriate.
• Support the growth of the rail systems business by identifying opportunities within existing and future programmes and contributing to strategic market development activities.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners, supporting business development, bid management and work-winning activities.
• Lead or contribute to tender submissions, helping secure future opportunities and strengthening our position within the rail sector.
• Act as a regional focal point for the integration and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams across AtkinsRéalis.
• Collaborate effectively with project delivery, technical and market teams to ensure successful execution of complex rail projects.
  Proven experience in a leadership or senior engineering role within the rail industry, with a strong desire to further develop people management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrable experience delivering Mechanical & Electrical (M&E/E&P) rail infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining control of programme schedules, budgets and resources.
• Strong understanding of rail design governance, technical assurance, risk management and project delivery processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across clients, project teams and business functions.
• Experience supporting bid preparation, business development and work-winning activities within a consultancy or engineering environment.
• A proactive and resilient approach, capable of inspiring confidence and motivating teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Flexible, collaborative and client-focused mindset with a passion for developing people and enhancing team performance.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration would be advantageous.
• Experience as a CRE or in a similar rail design assurance role would be highly beneficial.
  We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people., At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
  Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.