Senior Testing Engineer (Principles)

Overview

Senior Testing Engineer (Principles) IRSE 1.3.180, 1.3.170. The Rail Engineering Projects Testing and Commissioning Team is an exciting and growing team, eager to grasp modern systems, processes and concepts within the regulatory framework. We are seeking a motivated and organized person to join us and manage the principles testing of projects of all types, sizes and complexities. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to use initiative whilst working within a highly regulated environment. Do you have excellent organization skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels? Do you have extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of signalling basics and how to test for compliance with them on a wide variety of interlocking? Reporting to the Testing and Commissioning Engineer (Principles), the work is split between fixed office-based design workstation testing and site-based projects and may require staying away from home for extended periods and working unsocial hours. You must hold a full UK driving licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the fundamentals testing and commissioning of new and altered signalling systems for Major Works Testing of substantial signalling projects. Undertake testing duties within the scope of the Certificate of Competency held.
• 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.
• Identify resource requirements for projects and ensure competent staff are utilized, briefing them on their work and responsibilities and ensuring documentation is completed. Encourage and promote staff development. Deputies for the Testing & Commissioning Engineer (Principles).
• Provide upward briefing of project principles testing status to T&CE and Project team as required. Ensure adherence to AtkinsRéalis rail standards, procedures, processes covering all engineering, safety, administrative and project requirements. Cooperate with quality, safety, and environmental objectives and contribute to continual improvement.
• Manage principles testing activities as part of commissioning signalling equipment to meet contract specifications, performance and safety parameters.
• Prepare and check bids for accuracy and price for the basics testing portion of signalling projects. Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, procedures, innovations and initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience in railway signalling testing/commissioning of projects of any size. IRSE Licence in Principles and Functional Tester. Thorough knowledge of Network Rail Signalling Works Testing Handbook.
• Thorough knowledge of fundamentals testing requirements.
• Substantial railway signalling experience, especially in rules of signalling testing of computer-based interlocking schemes. Good knowledge of Railway Group NWR company standards. Strong personnel management and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure during intense periods of commissioning.
• Able to deputize for the Testing & Commissioning Engineer (Principles). Willing to work flexibly in support of the project. Able to contribute to the management team to provide development and future direction for the testing group.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We are creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You will 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 will be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You will 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 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 for 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference 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 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 abilities.