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Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Tunnel Systems Senior / Principal Engineers to join our growing Highways Comms team and help shape the future of transport technology.
Your role
- Design and develop Tunnel Safety solutions.
- Liaise with our clients, stakeholders and internal disciplines, developing trusted relationships, and proactively managing expectations.
- Be responsible for producing, checking and certifying designs, documents and reports prior to approval.
- Ensure projects are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.
- Proactive management of project and commercial risk in collaboration with Project and Technical Delivery Leads.
- Ensure for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in-house quality assurance standards/processes.
- Site attendance to undertake witness installation and testing, General and Principal inspections.
- Work closely with Project and Technical Delivery Leads in planning, programming, and pricing of proposals and deliverables.
- Mentor and upskill more junior staff helping them develop professionally and progress towards professional qualifications.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-144497
Salary range
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Dwithi M
Hi there, I'm Dwithi M and I manage this role
About you
- A proven technical capability in the design, operation or delivery of tunnel systems including electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, communications, and control systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Degree level- desirable Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
- Professional registration with an accredited institution preferred.
- An understanding of tunnel operational procedures and practices including a knowledge of the applicable regulatory framework.
- Experience of relevant design standards and codes of best practice such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, MCHW, National Highways Standards, BS767, working in applicable UK or international standards, specifically NFPA 502.
- A proven track record of working collaboratively with both internal and external partners on integrated highway technology projects.
- Practical understanding of working with infrastructure design systems, which may include skills previously gained in Building Information Modelling systems, AutoCAD (or similar), ProjectWise and SharePoint.
- Ability to motivate, develop and lead junior members of the team, encouraging individual growth and performance.
- Effective communication with Clients, Contractors, and other Key Stakeholder to deliver outputs on time and within budget.
- Experience of leading single or multi-disciplinary projects, or work packages.
- Well versed in the preparation and checking of reports and drawings for transport studies, designs and or, construction projects.
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.
Reward & 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.
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