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Senior Consultant - Rail Technology Advisory

London, London, United Kingdom | Birmingham, United Kingdom

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Rail Technology Advisory team—an industry‑respected group of engineers and consultants who deliver technical, engineering, and commercial expertise across rail signalling, telecommunications, and train control for heavy rail, light rail, and metro networks.

Our team supports major UK rail programmes including HS2, East West Rail, and the East Coast Digital Programme, providing strategic and technical advisory services, compliance support, bid development, systems engineering, signalling expertise, and project delivery across multiple complex schemes.

We also provide project engineering and management services spanning product enhancement, refurbishment and development initiatives, and maintenance optimisation. Beyond the UK, we support a range of international clients, including New York MTA, Hong Kong MTR, and the Dublin Area Rapid Transit.

Our Rail Technology Advisory team aims to be the centre of excellence for technical, operational, and strategic consultancy in rail systems and signalling. In this role, you will work independently or as part of client and internal teams to deliver clear, robust technical advice on systems such as ETCS, CBTC, and other train control and communication technologies. You will act as a trusted expert and mentor to colleagues while helping to identify and develop new business opportunities for the team.

While the team is deeply engaged with clients across the UK and Ireland, we also support projects in regions including the Middle East, North America, and Australia. As such, the role offers opportunities to contribute to international assignments of varying durations.

Your role

  • Provide high-quality, client-facing technical consultancy to both internal and external stakeholders in the domain of rail systems and signalling.
  • Prepare, manage, and deliver project outputs for multiple clients simultaneously, ensuring a consistently high level of client satisfaction.
  • Lead and oversee smaller-scale projects and deliverables, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure completion within agreed timelines and budgets.
  • Manage or support assigned tasks as delegated by the Team Leader, maintaining accountability and timely progress.
  • Contribute to tender preparation and business development initiatives, supporting the growth of commercial opportunities.
  • Identify and nurture potential business prospects within your project network, actively contributing to the development of future workloads and pipelines.
  • Work collaboratively within a customer-centric team culture, fostering shared learning, open communication, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure all project activities comply with corporate Management Systems, including adherence to established processes, documentation, and governance requirements.
  • Maintain professional competence through continuous professional development, including active participation in approved CPD schemes and ongoing network-building.
  • Mentor, guide, and empower team members, supporting their development and contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Transportation Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-150991

Salary range

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Dwithi M

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About you

  • Extensive technical, consultancy, or project engineering experience within the rail sector.
  • Strong technical knowledge of heavy rail, metro, high‑speed, or light‑rail systems.
  • Degree-qualified and Chartered Engineer (or actively working toward accreditation).
  • Solid understanding of project and programme delivery, including commercial and business aspects.
  • Adaptable, driven, and able to respond effectively to varying client needs and requirements.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in IT systems and MS Office tools.
  • Credible experience working in railway engineering projects with strong knowledge of the UK rail industry or equivalent international experience.
  • In-depth understanding of railway engineering environments, including CBTC/ETCS delivery, maintenance, and asset management processes.
  • Knowledge of related domains such as human factors, cyber security, rolling stock, systems safety, and systems engineering.
  • Experience managing project deliverables across small teams, mentoring developing engineers, and fluency in written and spoken English (additional languages an advantage).
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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. 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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