Senior Electrical Project Consultant – Rolling Stock Project Services
- Transportation
- United Kingdom
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Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
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Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented Transportation team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.
We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Consultant to join our Rolling Stock Project Services Team to work with an industry respected group of specialist engineers and consultants providing project, technical, engineering, and commercial support to freight and passenger, metro, and light rail projects.
Our Rail Consulting business are proud to support and deliver some of the most prestigious rail projects across the UK. Working at all levels on some of the most significant rail projects such as HS2, Crossrail and the East Coast Digital Programme, providing strategic and technical advice to national and local government bodies, train leasing companies, financiers, train operators and manufacturers.
This is an opportunity for you to utilise your skills in a team comprised of experienced project and technical engineers and consultants from a variety of backgrounds including train manufacturing, service support and train and freight operating companies, and owning companies. The team also includes developing engineering and projects staff progressing from Graduate schemes, where you will be able to share your knowledge and experience to support in their growth potential.
Whilst familiarity with rolling stock is desired, it is not essential if you bring other relevant qualities to the role, gained either in other industries or other areas within the rail industry.
Your purpose:
To provide high quality electrical systems project and engineering rail consultancy services to clients across a range of requirements. Sometimes working alone but more often working within either a client or internal team, you will have the opportunity to lead and direct staff in a project environment, acting as a source of guidance and expertise to others across a wide range of service offerings, whether this be working on a new fleet introductions, modernisation to existing fleet, supporting on reliability improvements, efficiency drives and ensuring that fleets can continue in service you can be sure of an interesting and varied career with us.
What you can bring:
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire, collaborate, and engage effectively across small-to-medium sized teams.
- The ability to establish trusted relationships with clients and get satisfaction from meeting and exceeding client expectations.
- Commercial acumen and technical knowledge and be able to provide positive contribution to the developing and growth of the Rail Consulting Business.
- Possess a proactive and client-focused attitude towards delivery, with the ability to critically assess engineering projects varying levels of complexity to identify risks and opportunities.
- A level of project management and governance capabilities in an engineering environment to balance business and client needs.
- Possess knowledge, experience, and expertise in electrical systems with a history of delivery of technical engineered projects.
- A track record of developing self and others to deliver demonstrable results.
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 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.
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.
Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects.
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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