Signalling Design Verifier / Senior Signalling Design Verifier

Locations: Glasgow, Swindon, York, Birmingham

Atkins is proud to be part of the SNC-Lavalin organisation and to be recognised as a global leader in design, engineering and project management. We endeavour to create world-class teams who dare to think differently while engineering a better future for our planet and its people. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, then why not do that within an organisation with over 80 years of experience where you will have the support and trust of management and senior leaders as you grow and develop.

We are currently seeking to recruit enthusiastic and conscientious Signalling Design Verifiers and Senior Verifiers to join our rail Signalling Business at various locations across the UK including, Glasgow, York, Birmingham and Swindon. Here at Atkins, 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 Atkins 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 Atkins is truly enormous. We have teams delivering designs for major resignalling 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 Atkins your past experience will be valued, and you will be given the opportunity to maximise your potential.

Essential Requirements:

• Holds a current IRSE Signalling Principles Designer Licence (1.1.550) and Signalling Design Verifier Licence (1.1.160).
• Substantial 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.
• Design verification experience across a range of project phases (outline, detail design), systems and technologies.
• 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.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of up-to-date design skills, experience and training records.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written English) and collaborate with team members, clients and other stakeholders as necessary.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• 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).
• Computer Based Interlocking (e.g., SSI) data production/verification experience.
• Work package management / experience leading design projects.
• Experience and/or qualification in Signal Overrun Risk Assessment.
• Experience and/or qualification is Signal Sighting.
• Familiarity with use of modern electronic document management systems (e.g., ProjectWise).
• Experience of undertaking signalling surveys, including knowledge of a broad range of lineside equipment and technologies.
• HNC/HND/Degree level Qualification(s) in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• PTS holder.

Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:

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 -

• Verification of railway signalling designs specifications and reports. Role may also include production duties, applying first principles as required.
• Ensure all deliverables verified/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 Atkins organisation.