Project Engineer

-; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK Rail industry is seeking an Assistant Signalling Project Engineer to join their team. The role involves supporting engineering projects, preparing technical reports, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will have relevant technical qualifications and experience working on site, along with strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working on site.
• Knowledge of level crossings.
• Holds an IRSE Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering lead for projects and lead small packages of work.
• Prepare Engineering Management Plans and contribute to risk assessments.
• Liaise with client engineers and resolve engineering issues on site.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRealis has one of the UK Rail industry's largest signalling engineering teams. You will be joining a Practice comprising approximately 200 professional signalling and telecommunications design personnel, project engineers, and engineering managers. Our broader cross-discipline capability and Global Design Centre provide our engineers with unrivalled collective knowledge to learn from.

Your Purpose:

This role is that of an Assistant Signalling Project Engineer / Signalling Project Engineer reporting to an Engineering Manager.

Primary functions include:

1. Supporting the engineering lead for projects and leading engineering for small packages of work.
2. Preparing for and supporting/running interdisciplinary design reviews.
3. Preparing Engineering Management Plans, contributing to risk assessments, and writing technical reports.
4. Producing and managing materials lists.
5. Liaising with client engineers.
6. Resolving engineering issues on site and with design teams. Assisting in the preparation of estimates and tender documentation.
7. Creating and managing trackers/registers for engineering deliverables. Producing/collating O&M manuals and H&S Files.
8. Supporting design, testing, construction, and project management as required, including opportunities to undertake Assistant Testing duties during commissioning.

What you can bring:

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• HNC/HND/Degree or other technical qualification, preferably in electrical or electronic engineering.
• Holds an IRSE Licence(s).
• Experience working on site.
• Knowledge of level crossings.
• Undertaken a railway signalling training scheme (e.g., Apprenticeship/graduate programme).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Can-do attitude and flexibility.
• Ability to work within a team and be self-motivated.
• Fit and able to work trackside / hold PTS certification.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize duties.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We create new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people, and the environment. You'll work alongside top industry professionals, solving challenges that combine traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organization, you'll help deliver solutions that benefit governments and communities, while also improving our environmental performance.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, and offers are contingent upon obtaining the relevant level. The vetting process is conducted by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Please do not mention or include current or previous security clearance details in your application or CV.

Our commitment to diversity:

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from various backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we believe that world-class talent is enriched by diversity in characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives, including gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability.