Principles Designer
- Transportation
- Derby, York, Swindon, Glasgow
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We are currently seeking to recruit enthusiastic and conscientious Signalling Principles Designers to join our rail Signalling Business at various locations across the UK including, Glasgow, York, Birmingham, and Swindon. Here at AtkinsRéalis, we offer flexibility in location and options for hybrid (home / office) working arrangements to suit individuals’ personal circumstances. With newly opened, modern offices in Glasgow, York and Birmingham plus new facilities planned in Swindon you can expect the highest standards of office accommodation, working environment and connectivity to collaborate with your colleagues.
As part of AtkinsRéalis Signalling Business you will have the opportunity to develop your design skills, and experience across all phases of project delivery including feasibility, option selection, single option development, detailed design and in support of installation, testing and project close out. The breadth and complexity of project opportunities you can expect within
AtkinsRéalis is truly enormous. We have teams delivering designs for major signalling schemes, like the Feltham re-signalling programme, using the latest interlocking and control systems technologies and our “Advanced Signalling Method” (ASM) delivery process. You may also find yourself supporting the delivery of multi-disciplinary design packages for station enhancements, track renewals, level crossing upgrades and even small-scale consultancy remits. No matter where your current experience and strengths lie, at AtkinsRéalis your past experience will be valued, and you will be given the opportunity to maximise your potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- The primary function of the role is to provide design delivery support in day-to-day duties throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to completion, including:
- Preparation and production of railway signalling designs, specifications, and reports, applying first principles as required.
- Ensure all deliverables produced comply with company procedures, contractual and statutory requirements, including delivery within agreed timescales and performance parameters.
- Liaising and meeting with others including clients, stakeholders, and external railway contractors.
- Mentoring, support, guidance, and development of junior staff.
- Technical liaison with other team disciplines, departments and externally with the wider AtkinsRéalis organisation.
Requirements:
- Hold a current IRSE 1.1.550 Signalling Principles Designer Licence. (Candidates who have previously held a principles licence which has lapsed, or who hold a Designer Licence with evidence towards a principles licence application may be considered).
- Mainline signalling design experience, including knowledge of UK railway standards, design processes and procedures at outline (scheme development) and/or detailed design stages of delivery.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to the delivery of signalling designs to the highest standards of safety and quality along with a clear understanding of risk assessment / hazard identification, management, and mitigation throughout the signalling design process.
- Proficient in the use of appropriate, industry standard CAD packages and signalling design tools for the development of detailed design and/or signalling scheme development (e.g., Bentley MicroStation).
- Preferred individuals in possession of a PTS (Personal Track Safety) certificate.
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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 organisation, 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.
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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.
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