T&C Manager

Benjamin Grace; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail project contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Test & Commissioning Manager. The role involves leading Test & Commissioning activities across London Underground projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing a team of engineers. Candidates must have a background in complex rail systems, demonstrating both technical skills and planning capabilities. This contract role offers a hands-on environment in a safety-critical setting.

Qualifications

• Proven Test & Commissioning experience on London Underground projects.
• Strong planning and programme integration capability.
• Experience managing and leading Test & Commissioning engineering teams.
• Hands-on technical background (not purely desk-based).
• Experience working within complex, safety-critical rail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Test & Commissioning activities across London Underground projects.
• Plan, sequence, and integrate T&C activities into the wider project programme.
• Line-manage and coordinate a team of Test & Commissioning Engineers.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in testing, fault finding, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with LU standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Test & Commissioning experience

Planning and programme integration

Leadership of engineering teams

Hands-on technical background

Safety-critical rail environment experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Test & Commissioning Manager with a strong background delivering London Underground projects. This is a hands‑on role requiring proven leadership of Test & Commissioning teams, strong planning capability, and the ability to work closely with project and engineering management to safely deliver complex rail systems into service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Test & Commissioning activities across London Underground projects
• Plan, sequence, and integrate T&C activities into the wider project programme
• Line‑manage and coordinate a team of Test & Commissioning Engineers
• Maintain hands‑on involvement in testing, fault finding, and commissioning activities
• Interface with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, and LU stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with LU standards, assurance, safety, and handover requirements
• Support project delivery, readiness, and possession planning
• Produce and manage test plans, procedures, schedules, and reports

Essential Experience

• Proven Test & Commissioning experience on London Underground projects
• Strong planning and programme integration capability
• Experience managing and leading T&C engineering teams
• Hands‑on technical background (not purely desk‑based)
• Experience working within complex, safety‑critical rail environments
• Ability to interface confidently with LU, contractors, and internal stakeholders

Desirable

• Some project management or delivery experience
• Background in systems such as signalling, power, stations, telecoms, or integrated rail systems
• Familiarity with LU assurance processes and safety management systems

This contract role is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin‑Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Business.