System Integration Test & Commission Manager required to work on the Crossrail Project.

Contract through to end of Jan 2021 initially (Inside IR35)

East London

Role Brief
To manage the safe and efficient execution of the system integration testing required to verify and validate the performance of the railway systems. Enable entry into both the Trial Running and Trial Operations phases with a view to facilitating the timely opening of the Line for passenger service.

Essential Experience Required:
* Experience of testing & commissioning of rail systems
* Experience of signalling testing including writing test scripts
* Experience of planning and executing tests on site
* Experience of system integration
* Experience of major infrastructure projects

Knowledge & Experience
* Experience and detailed knowledge of testing and commissioning into service complex railway systems including power, signalling & train and interfacing sub systems.
* Experience of metro and/or NR infrastructure
* Experience of onsite testing, test procedures, tools and logs & reports.
* Experienced of working closely with the supply chain to enable safe and efficient test environments.
* Experience of working closely with Technical colleagues and the supply chain to undertake root cause analysis and resolve test logs and system defects.
* Dynamic individual who proactively identifies risks and issues and maintains a thorough and disciplined approach to their management and mitigation.
* A keen problem solver seeking to remove blockers to drive performance
* Ability to understand the direct and indirect implications of project delays and risks.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and influence. Able to be assertive without causing unnecessary conflict, and to interact and communicate effectively with people.
* Able to multitask and manage conflicting priorities, used to working under pressure and to deadlines.
* Strong customer orientation focused on the ultimate objectives of this major capital investment programme for London