Signalling Test Lead - Major Projects (Remote/Flexible)

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible holiday allowance

Training and development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a motivated Testing & Commissioning professional to lead testing planning and management on major railway projects in the UK. The role is primarily site-based with possible extended periods away and unsocial hours; a full UK driving license is required.

You will report to the Testing Manager, supervise project testing activities, and ensure compliance with the Project Quality Plan and AtkinsRéalis standards across engineering, safety, and administrative requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold NR CofC and IRSE Licenses, and submit with application.
• Experience planning and managing railway signalling testing & commissioning projects of all sizes.
• Thorough knowledge of Network Rail Signal Works Testing Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for testing and commissioning of new/altered signalling systems on major works.
• Identify resources and brief staff; ensure documentation; mentor staff and deputise for Testing Manager.

Skills

NR CofC

IRSE TIC License

IRSE Functional Tester License

Staff management

Project testing planning

Driving license

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a motivated Testing & Commissioning professional to lead testing planning and management on major railway projects in the UK. The role is primarily site-based with possible extended periods away and unsocial hours; a full UK driving license is required.

You will report to the Testing Manager, supervise project testing activities, and ensure compliance with the Project Quality Plan and AtkinsRéalis standards across engineering, safety, and administrative requirements.