Operational Safety Team Lead
AtkinsRéalis is a global brand with far reaching projects in multiple sectors and largely operate in UK and Europe. Our global headcount is around 45,000 people, operating in over 50 countries. We are one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies.
Our main objective is to ensure long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of ideas. The business is that of a technical consultancy, and provides advice and engineering design for public, regulated, and private sector clients. The multidisciplinary nature of the business draws on expertise from across the business to deliver complex projects both in the UK and in support of our other businesses overseas. AtkinsRéalis deliver engineering and technically integrated design, together with project and cost management services, to a wide range of clients. The areas of operation include water, environment, education, aerospace, defence and infrastructure design as well as significant activity in transportation.
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Transportation in AtkinsRéalis is an organization of 2,700 people, delivering a wide portfolio of projects. The strategic rail market is the largest market. There is significant opportunity for further growth through key projects like High-Speed Rail, Central Rail Systems Alliance, Crewe Hub, East West Rail, Network Rail Regions and unlocking opportunities with the creation of Great British Railways.
Role:
- The open position is for an Operational Safety Team Leader to lead a newly formed Operational Safety Team within the Safety Engineering and Independent Verification Practice, part of the wider Rail Operations and Asset Management Practice.
- The Safety Engineering and Independent Verification Practice provides robust and reliable safety management and certification services and is extending its reach to support clients with their operational safety needs.
- This role is required to lead and shape the team that is being grown to deliver these new services.
- An ambitious and tenacious Operational Safety Team Leader will lead a team of Operational Safety Specialists in the delivery of strategic safety management activities to Passenger Train and Freight Operating Companies (TOCS & FOCs) and Light Rail Operators and Infrastructure Managers.
- The role will also focus on providing strategic support to the Practice Manager and the Senior Team within the practice, whilst helping to drive future growth opportunities.
- This is an ideal opportunity for individuals to develop an existing career path, in an organization that will provide wide-ranging opportunities across all rail systems in a leadership role.
- This opportunity gives a diligent Operational Safety Team Leader an opportunity to undertake and contribute to a wide variety of projects, covering a diverse range of operational safety areas, supporting an impressive spectrum of clients.
- You will be part of a growing team with the aim to strengthen its strategic consultancy work, and to provide step changes in the approach to how operational safety related matters are managed in the railway industry.
- This role is to be located along side our teams either in Derby, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow or London, though other locations will also be considered.
- The team works predominantly in the UK rail domain with some work internationally.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire the Operational Safety Team to ensure delivery of projects and client satisfaction.
- Be a leading figure in client organizations to support decision making processes.
- Business and project management leader within the Practice to grow revenue.
- Responsibility for monitoring market trends and making our business respond to these trends.
- Support the Practice Manager to implement strategies and processes.
- Responsibility for ensuring growth through client management.
- Business Development, bid management and portfolio prioritization.
Qualities / Qualifications:
- Considerable years’ of experience is required in the railway environment.
- Proven experience of people management.
- Significant experience in a safety or risk management role.
- Proven experience of railway operations and/or working with railway operators.
- Proven experience of practical application and understanding of safety management systems, rail industry standards and legislation.
- Proven experience of working face to face with clients/customers.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work on own initiative, self-motivated and able to set and achieve demanding targets and objectives, and report upon them.
- Qualifications in relevant safety areas is preferred e.g., NEBOSH, or working towards.
- Chartership of a recognised Professional Body is preferred or working towards.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll 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 organization, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.
Meeting your needs:
To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as partner discounts, leadership training, professional, accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.
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More about us:
AtkinsRéalis, is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge, and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
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Training:
AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Additional Information:
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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, 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 ability.
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