Project Engineer

Job Description

AtkinsRealis has one of the UK Rail industry's largest signalling engineering teams. Joining this team means becoming part of a Practice comprising approximately 200 professional signalling and telecommunications design personnel, project engineers, and engineering managers. Our broader cross-discipline capability and Global Design Centre provide our engineers with unrivalled collective knowledge to learn from.

Your Purpose:

This role is that of an Assistant Signalling Project Engineer / Signalling Project Engineer, reporting to an Engineering Manager.

Primary functions include:

1. Supporting the engineering lead for projects and leading engineering for small packages of work.
2. Preparing for and supporting/interdisciplinary design reviews.
3. Preparing Engineering Management Plans, contributing to risk assessments, and writing technical reports.
4. Producing and managing materials lists.
5. Liaising with client engineers.
6. Resolving engineering issues on-site and with design teams. Assisting in the preparation of estimates and tender documentation.
7. Creating and managing trackers/registers for engineering deliverables. Producing/collating O&M manuals and H&S Files.
8. Supporting design, testing, construction, and project management as required, including opportunities to undertake Assistant Testing duties during commissioning periods.

What you can bring: Essential Qualifications and Experience:

1. HNC / HND / Degree or other technical qualification, preferably in electrical or electronic engineering.
2. Holds an IRSE Licence(s).
3. Experience of working on-site.
4. Knowledge of level crossings.
5. Undertaken a railway signalling training scheme (e.g., Apprenticeship / graduate programme).
6. Good written and verbal communication skills.
7. Positive attitude and flexibility.
8. Ability to work within a team and be self-motivated.
9. Fit and able to work trackside / hold PTS certification.
10. Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize duties.

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 work alongside top industry professionals, solving challenges that combine traditional engineering with new technologies. As part of our organization, you'll be in a privileged position to deliver solutions that benefit governments and communities, while helping us improve our environmental performance and enable others to do the same.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant clearance level, which will be discussed during the interview. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for at least 5 years. Please do not include or mention current or previous security clearances in your application or CV.

Additional Information:

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive and develop. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from various backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Worker Type:

Employee

Job Type:

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we believe that diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives enrich our organization. We seek to hire individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability, fostering an inclusive environment for all.