Project Engineer

About the job

Be a part in something wonderful life-changing. Join a team of talented individuals where every voice counts, and we all confront the clients’ problems head-on. It is a great place to be, for the world-class talent has no boundary-less recognition

All of us know that priorities can differ for most people, and that’s just what we’re here for. It is flexibility and remote working that captures the essence of our culture. So, talk to us about what is ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave and flexibility over school holidays. And returning from a period of absence, don’t be afraid to ask how to help you get back to work with us.

The Signalling Project Engineer will be an enthusiastic and diligent engineer to join AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis has one of the biggest signalling engineering teams in rail in the UK, so you will join a Practice that is about 200 professional signalling and telecommunications design personnel, project engineers and engineering managers, which will really tap into that bigger, cross-discipline capability of AtkinsRéalis and into our Global Design Centre. There, our engineers tap into a collective knowledge with few comparators to draw upon and learn from.

Role

This is the role of an Assistant Signalling Project Engineer / Signalling Project Engineer who reports to the Engineering Manager. The key functions of the role include:

• Supporting the engineering lead for projects and leading the engineering for small packages of work.
• Preparation for and support of/running inter-disciplinary design reviews.
• Preparation of Engineering Management Plans, contribution to risk assessments, and writing of technical reports.
• Preparation/management of materials lists.
• Liaising with client engineers.
• Resolving engineering issues on-site and with design teams.
• Assisting with preparation of estimates and tender documentation.
• Creating and management of trackers/registers for engineering deliverables.
• Production/collation of O&M manuals and H&S Files.
• Supporting design, test, construction, project management as required, including opportunities to go trackside undertaking Assistant Testing duties during commissioning periods.

Requirements

• Essential Qualifications and Experience
• Experience of signalling design, constriction, testing or maintenance
• HNC / HND / Degree or other technical qualification, preferable electrical or electronic
• Desirable Qualifications and Experience
• Holds an IRSE Licence(s)
• Experience of working on site
• Knowledge of level crossings
• Undertaken a railway signalling training scheme (e.g. Apprenticeship / graduate programme)
• Essential Person Qualities
• Willing and able to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Can do attitude and flexible
• Able to work within a team, but also be self-motivating
• Fit and able to work trackside / hold PTS
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise duties

Location:

With project engineering teams based in Glasgow, York, Birmingham, Croydon, we offer flexibility in location.
The role will be office based, but the candidate will be required to work at other project sites / offices.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis ?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. These teams are coming up with new ideas to smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You will be working with some of the best people in the industry, solving problems which fuse traditional engineering with new technologies. The role places you in an enviable position for us to do what is right for the government and communities. You will assist us in maintaining our superior environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security Clearance

Such an appointment may demand a security clearance which will be contained in the employment offer, subject to securing that level of clearance required. Where this is the case, it will be treated at the time of the interview. The vetting process is done in United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof by candidates of having lived in the UK for at least five years. Do not reference (in talk) or include details of any current or previous-held security clearances in your application or CV while applying to this role.

Our commitment is to create a supportive and diverse community where we all can be who we are and thrive as well as develop. To ensure everyone is included from the first day of his or her employment with us, we have family-friendly, inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks supporting individuals from varied backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

For more information, visit our website at https://www.atkinsrealis.com/

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