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Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Engineer the rail of the future.
As a Mechanical & Electrical Team Leader within our Complex Projects Rail Systems team, you will lead a diverse and highly capable team of engineers, technicians and early careers professionals, delivering complex rail infrastructure projects across the UK. Working both independently and within multi-disciplinary environments, you will be responsible for leading design delivery, managing resources, supporting project performance, and ensuring technical excellence across Mechanical & Electrical (M&E/E&P) rail systems projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence major rail programmes, develop high-performing teams, strengthen client relationships and contribute to sustainable transport solutions that create a positive impact for communities and the wider rail industry.
Your role
- Lead and manage a team of up to 12 engineers, technicians and early careers professionals, providing coaching, mentoring and development opportunities to build capability and succession within the business.
- Drive team performance and productivity, undertaking effective resource planning and workload management across multiple projects and programmes.
- Take accountability for successful project delivery, ensuring outputs are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with design management procedures, change control processes, technical reviews, CDM requirements, HSE standards and quality management systems.
- Deliver and oversee Mechanical & Electrical (M&E/E&P) rail systems design projects, ideally undertaking the role of Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) where appropriate.
- Support the growth of the rail systems business by identifying opportunities within existing and future programmes and contributing to strategic market development activities.
- Develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners, supporting business development, bid management and work-winning activities.
- Lead or contribute to tender submissions, helping secure future opportunities and strengthening our position within the rail sector.
- Act as a regional focal point for the integration and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams across AtkinsRéalis.
- Collaborate effectively with project delivery, technical and market teams to ensure successful execution of complex rail projects.
Location
Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-163960
Salary range
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Chiragg Ravindra
Hi there, I'm Chiragg Ravindra and I manage this role
About you
- Proven experience in a leadership or senior engineering role within the rail industry, with a strong desire to further develop people management and leadership skills.
- Demonstrable experience delivering Mechanical & Electrical (M&E/E&P) rail infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining control of programme schedules, budgets and resources.
- Strong understanding of rail design governance, technical assurance, risk management and project delivery processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across clients, project teams and business functions.
- Experience supporting bid preparation, business development and work-winning activities within a consultancy or engineering environment.
- A proactive and resilient approach, capable of inspiring confidence and motivating teams to achieve exceptional results.
- Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Flexible, collaborative and client-focused mindset with a passion for developing people and enhancing team performance.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration would be advantageous.
- Experience as a CRE or in a similar rail design assurance role would be highly beneficial.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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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.
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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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