Overview
AtkinsRéalis is a global leader in design, engineering, and project management. We strive to build world class teams who think differently and help engineer a better future for our planet and its people. If you are ready to advance your career, this is an opportunity to do so within an organisation with over 80 years of experience and strong support from leadership as you grow.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Signalling Design Managers / Design CREs to join our Complex Projects Rail Systems business across the UK, including Belfast, Glasgow, York, Birmingham, and Swindon. AtkinsRéalis offers flexible work locations and hybrid working arrangements to suit individual needs. Our newly opened, modern offices provide excellent facilities and strong connectivity for effective collaboration.
Within the Complex Projects Rail Systems team, you will have the chance to develop your design delivery skills across all phases of project work—from feasibility and option selection to detailed design, installation support, testing, and project closeout. The range of projects at AtkinsRéalis is vast, including major re-signalling schemes such as the Havant programme, delivered using advanced interlocking technologies and our "Advanced Signalling Method" (ASM). You may also contribute to multidisciplinary design packages for station enhancements, track renewals, level crossing upgrades, and smaller consultancy assignments. Whatever your background, your experience will be valued, and you will be supported to reach your full potential at AtkinsRéalis.
Your role
- Manage and lead teams involved in project delivery throughout the full project lifecycle, from inception to completion.
- Take responsibility for signalling design delivery, ensuring compliance with client requirements, company procedures, and all operational, technical, and safety principles, fulfilling Signalling Design CRE duties when appointed.
- Ensure signalling design projects or packages are delivered successfully within budget and programme.
- Attend meetings and provide technical liaison with project team members, colleagues, clients, and contractors.
- Lead design input for estimates and tenders as required.
- Conduct line management responsibilities for design staff.
- Provide mentoring, support, guidance, and development for junior staff.
- Maintain and renew existing skills and competencies while committing to ongoing personal development.
- Access support for IRSE licence progression through workplace and competence assessments provided inhouse, along with opportunities to gain secondary competencies (e.g., testing qualifications).
- Receive support, mentorship, and project based experience to progress toward senior project or business roles within the signalling business.
About you
- Holds a current IRSE 7.8.110E Engineering Manager (Design) Licence or is working towards CRE competency in line with NR/L2/RSE/02009/01, with proven experience performing Signalling Design CRE duties across varied project environments and technologies used in the UK.
- Demonstrated leadership in delivering signalling design projects, work packages and commissions as Design Manager and/or Design CRE, with experience in both early development and detailed design stages including S&C renewals and stage works.
- Extensive mainline signalling design experience, with strong knowledge of UK railway standards, processes, and procedures across scheme development and detailed design delivery.
- Strong commitment to delivering signalling designs to the highest safety and quality standards, with clear capability in risk assessment, hazard identification, management and mitigation throughout the design lifecycle, including experience/qualification in Signal Overrun Risk Assessment.
- Experience in work package management, including planning, delivery, and overseeing the financial aspects of signalling design scope.
- Able to communicate complex technical information clearly to individuals without detailed knowledge of signalling systems.
- Holds or has previously held Signalling Verifier and Signalling Principles Designer licences (1.1.160 and 1.1.550), with experience and/or qualifications in Signal Sighting.
- Evidence of continuing professional development, maintaining UpToDate signalling design skills, training, and experience records.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) and/or has passed the IRSE professional examinations, supported by a Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Certified IRSE Workplace Assessor, and a current PTS holder, with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and locations.
- Highly motivated self-starter and flexible.
- Collaborative team player, focused on results.
- Thorough and disciplined.
- Excellent communicator.
- Able to manage time efficiently and prioritise duties.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Additional information
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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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