Senior Engineer - Signalling Design

AtkinsRéalis; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Signalling Principles Designer, where your expertise will contribute to innovative railway projects. You'll collaborate with talented professionals in a flexible and inclusive environment, delivering high-quality signalling designs that meet safety and regulatory standards. This role offers the chance to mentor junior staff while working on significant projects that shape the future of transport. With a commitment to diversity and a supportive culture, you'll find opportunities for growth and development in an industry-leading company.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for career breaks

Inclusive employment policies

Employee networks for diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Experience in railway signalling designs and specifications.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality in signalling design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce railway signalling designs and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Mainline signalling design experience

Knowledge of UK railway standards

Risk assessment and hazard identification

Mentoring junior staff

Education

IRSE 1.1.550 Signalling Principles Designer Licence

PTS (Personal Track Safety) certificate

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects?

How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

AtkinsRéalis is an organisation recognised as a global leader in design, engineering, and project management. We endeavour to create world-class teams who dare to think differently while engineering a better future for our planet and its people. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, then why not do that within an organisation with over 80 years of experience where you will have the support and trust of management and senior leaders as you grow and develop.

We are currently seeking to recruit enthusiastic and conscientious Signalling Principles Designers to join our rail Signalling Business at various locations across the UK including, Glasgow, York, Birmingham, and Swindon. Here at AtkinsRéalis, we offer flexibility in location and options for hybrid (home / office) working arrangements to suit individuals’ personal circumstances. With newly opened, modern offices in Glasgow, York and Birmingham plus new facilities planned in Swindon you can expect the highest standards of office accommodation, working environment and connectivity to collaborate with your colleagues.

AtkinsRéalis is truly enormous. We have teams delivering designs for major signalling schemes, like the Feltham re-signalling programme, using the latest interlocking and control systems technologies and our “Advanced Signalling Method” (ASM) delivery process. You may also find yourself supporting the delivery of multi-disciplinary design packages for station enhancements, track renewals, level crossing upgrades and even small-scale consultancy remits. No matter where your current experience and strengths lie, at AtkinsRéalis your past experience will be valued, and you will be given the opportunity to maximise your potential.

Your Purpose:

The primary function of the role is to provide design delivery support in day-to-day duties throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion, including:

• Preparation and production of railway signalling designs, specifications, and reports, applying first principles as required.
• Ensure all deliverables produced comply with company procedures, contractual and statutory requirements, including delivery within agreed timescales and performance parameters.
• Liaising and meeting with others including clients, stakeholders, and external railway contractors.
• Mentoring, support, guidance, and development of junior staff.
• Technical liaison with other team disciplines, departments and externally with the wider AtkinsRéalis organisation.

What you can bring:

• Hold a current IRSE 1.1.550 Signalling Principles Designer Licence. (Candidates who have previously held a principles licence which has lapsed, or who hold a Designer Licence with evidence towards a principles licence application may be considered).
• Mainline signalling design experience, including knowledge of UK railway standards, design processes and procedures at outline (scheme development) and/or detailed design stages of delivery.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to the delivery of signalling designs to the highest standards of safety and quality along with a clear understanding of risk assessment / hazard identification, management, and mitigation throughout the signalling design process.
• Proficient in the use of appropriate, industry standard CAD packages and signalling design tools for the development of detailed design and/or signalling scheme development (e.g., Bentley MicroStation).
• Preferred individuals in possession of a PTS (Personal Track Safety) certificate.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis ?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security clearance :

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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