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Overview
AtkinsRéalis is a global leader in design, engineering, and project management. We build world class teams that challenge convention and help shape a better future for our planet and its people. If you're ready to elevate your career, this is your opportunity to do so within an organisation backed by 80+ years of expertise and strong leadership support.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and detail-oriented Signalling Principles Designers to join our Complex Projects Rail Systems Business across multiple UK locations, including Glasgow, York, Birmingham and Swindon. We offer flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements, and modern, newly opened offices to ensure a collaborative and high quality working environment.
As part of the Complex Projects Rail Systems team, you'll gain exposure to all stages of project delivery—feasibility, option selection, detailed design, installation support, testing and project closeout. You will work on a wide range of challenging and impactful signalling projects, such as the Havant resign Alling programme, using the latest interlocking, control systems and our Advanced Signalling Method (ASM). You may also contribute to multidisciplinary design packages for station upgrades, track renewals, level crossing improvements and consultancy assignments. Wherever your strengths lie, your experience will be valued, and you'll have the opportunity to grow and reach your full potential at AtkinsRéalis.
Your role
- Support design delivery activities across all stages of the project lifecycle—from inception through completion.
- Prepare and produce signalling designs, specifications, and reports, applying solid first principal engineering knowledge.
- Ensure all deliverables comply with company procedures, contractual obligations, statutory requirements, and agreed timelines.
- Coordinate and liaise with clients, stakeholders, and external railway contractors to support project progress.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and day-to-day support for junior team members.
- Engage in technical collaboration with multidisciplinary internal teams and other groups within the wider Atkins organisation.
- Maintain and enhance existing skills and competencies, demonstrating commitment to continuous professional development.
- Receive structured support for IRSE licence progression, including workplace and competence assessments carried out in-house.
- Access opportunities to gain secondary competencies, such as testing qualifications or other relevant certifications.
- Benefit from training, mentorship, and project experience aimed at developing readiness for senior design management, CRE roles, or engineering management positions, including support for IRSE examinations.
Location
United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
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R-150809
Salary range
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About you
- Hold a current IRSE 1.1.550 Signalling Principles Designer Licence. Candidates with a lapsed Principles Licence, or a Designer Licence with evidence toward a Principles Licence, may also be considered.
- Experience of signalling design within multi-disciplinary rail projects, with knowledge of UK railway standards, design processes, and procedures across scheme development and/or detailed design stages.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering signalling designs to the highest standards of safety, quality, and risk management, including hazard identification and mitigation through the design process.
- Evidence of continuing professional development with UpToDate design skills, experience, and training records.
- Proficient in industry standard CAD packages and signalling design tools (e.g., Bentley MicroStation) for detailed design and/or signalling scheme development.
- Experience producing Computer-Based Interlocking (CBI) data (e.g., SSI).
- Experience and/or qualification in Signal Overrun Risk Assessment and Signal Sighting.
- Familiarity with modern electronic document management systems (e.g., ProjectWise).
- Experience undertaking signalling surveys, including knowledge of a wide range of lineside equipment and technologies.
- Hold HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar and be a PTS holder.
- Highly motivated self-starter and flexible.
- Collaborative team player, focused on results.
- Thorough and disciplined.
- Excellent communicator.
- Able to manage time efficiently and prioritise duties.
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
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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