Atkins’ UK Transportation business brings together the capabilities of our Rail, Highway and Local Transport teams, into a single business of 3,000 talented engineering professionals transport planners and consultants. The unique breadth of services in Transportation, combined with our scale, makes Atkins the leading UK transportation infrastructure consultancy. We create a culture and environment to inspire our people, ensure collaboration with our clients and continue to shape the future of mobility.

The Central Rail Systems Alliance is formed by partners Network Rail, Balfour Beatty, Atkins and TSO. The CRSA is responsible for the delivery of multi-disciplinary railway upgrade projects on the North West & Central and Eastern regions. The programme of works delivered by the teams is valued at £2bn and manages the development, design and delivery of Switches and Crossings and Plain Line renewals as its core business but is also responsible for the delivery of major enhancement projects.

We are currently looking for Design, Senior and Principal Engineers to join our team.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in:

• Undertaking the production of E&P design, working as part of a dedicated M&E design engineering team.
• Undertake in active collaboration in site surveys and collating information from surveys, records or other sources (e.g., eB).
• Preparation of design specifications that comply with company and Network Rail, British and European Standards.
• Preparing design deliverable packages including drawings, calculations and reports.
• Preparation of design drawings using Microstation CAD.
• Coordination and communication with other design/construction disciplines and manufacturers.
• Safety and technical assurance including participation in hazard workshops and risk assessments.

To be suitable for the position you must have:

• An experience in designing E&P/M&E schemes, with the ability to ensure that all project elements are delivered safely on time, and to budget.
• A qualification in Electrical/Electronic/Power engineering or equivalent experience (dependant on the role you are applying for).
• A working knowledge of relevant British standards/ BS7671 / 18th Edition wiring regulations/Railway Group standards/Network Rail standards.

Although not essential it would also be advantageous if you have:

• A full working knowledge of Microstation 3D/Hevacomp/Amtech/DIALux/ETAP and all relevant software packages.
• City & Guilds training completed for 18th Edition of IET Wiring Regulations.
• An awareness of Safety, Health, Environment & Assurance requirements.