Signalling Tester In Charge - Major Works

Snc-Lavalin; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Signalling Tester In Charge, where you'll play a vital role in shaping major railway projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead the testing and commissioning of innovative signalling systems, ensuring safety and compliance within a highly regulated environment. You'll work alongside a talented team, utilizing your expertise in project management and communication to drive successful outcomes. With a commitment to flexibility and inclusivity, this role allows you to thrive in a supportive culture while making a significant impact on the future of transportation. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly policies

Employee networks for support

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and managing railway signalling projects.
• Detailed knowledge of testing requirements and safety parameters.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and commissioning of signalling systems for major projects.
• Manage project resources and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Personnel Management

Problem Solving

Education

NR CofC

IRSE License - Tester in Charge

A1 IRSE Assessor

Tools

Network Rail Signal Works Testing Handbook

Job description

Signalling Tester In Charge - Major Works

Signalling Tester In Charge - Major Works

Apply locations GB.United Kingdom GB.Home Office.UK Homebased time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R-126269

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.

The Signalling Testing and Commissioning Practice is an exciting team, eager to grasp modern systems, processes and concepts, within the regulatory framework that we are required to work.

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join us and lead the testing planning and management of major projects.

You will need to be able to demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to use initiative whilst working within a highly regulated environment.

Do you have excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage and communicate with staff at all levels?

Reporting to and deputising for the Testing and Commissioning Engineer (Delivery), the work is mainly site based on projects and as such there may be a requirement to lodge away for extended periods of time and to work unsocial hours. You must hold a full UK driving License.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the testing and commissioning of new and altered signalling systems for Major Works Testing of substantial Signalling projects. Undertake testing duties within the scope of Certificate of Competency held.
• Identify resource requirements for your projects and ensure that competent staff are utilized, ensuring they are briefed regarding their work and responsibilities and that any necessary documentation is completed. Encourage and promote the advancement of staff as a route to self-development. Cascade management briefings as required. Deputies for the Testing Manager. Undertake line management duties.
• Upward briefing of project testing status to Testing Manager and Project team as required. Ensure audits and surveillances are undertaken in accordance with the Project Quality plan. Ensure adherence to the AtkinsRéalis standards, procedures, processes covering all engineering, safety, administrative and project requirements.
• Co-operate with quality, safety, and environmental objectives and contribute where appropriate to AtkinsRéalis commitment for continual improvement. Manage testing and commissioning of signalling equipment to meet contract specifications, performance, and safety parameters.
• Manage effective utilisation and allocation of project-based testing resources both internal and subcontracted. Prepare and check bids for accuracy and price for the testing portion of signalling projects. Contribute to AtkinsRéalis continuous improvement of processes and procedures, and innovations and initiatives.

Requirements:

• MUST Hold NR CofC and MUST Hold IRSE License- Tester in Charge and Functional Tester IRSE License 1.3.190 / 1.3.170 or have held in the past few years.
• Experience in the planning and management of railway signalling Testing & Commissioning of projects of all sizes. NR Major works TIC certification and evidence of project delivery.
• Thorough and detailed knowledge of Network Rail Signal Works Testing Handbook. Appreciation and awareness of principles and systems testing requirements.
• A1 IRSE assessor for all Testing Categories except Principles and Systems Testing (desirable). Good knowledge of Railway Group and NR company standards requirements.
• Good personnel management and communication skills, both internally and with the client. Able to work under pressure during intense periods of commissioning works.
• Current Driving License.

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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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.