Train control is the technology that keeps a railway safe and allows a train to perform optimally. Communication systems are the key to making them work reliably and efficiently. We’re experts at designing, integrating, installing, operating and maintaining these technologies, but we also capitalize on them by adding a human-centred, collaborative approach. By considering how rail needs to perform for the people who operate, maintain and ride it, we make rail better for everyone who uses it.
Our client’s value that focus just as much as our work on some of the world’s most demanding railways. We also bring our whole lifecycle experience to whichever specific part of that cycle we’re working on. It means if we’re consulting on the design of a new signalling system, we’re also thinking about how it would be operated and maintained for decades to come.
Within our Rail Control Systems team, this role is to provide high quality Rail Control Systems (RCS) consultancy services with a focus on communications systems, control systems, systems integration, operational control or signalling.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Lead or contribute to the delivery of high-quality multi or single discipline consultancy, technical advice to our clients, and where required, act as Project Manager as agreed with the Practice Manager/Team Leader.
- Lead or contribute to the preparation of bids and other procurement activities, acting as Bid Manager as agreed with the Practice Manager/Team Leader.
- Lead and contribute to the preparation and presentation of technical papers and publications.
- Support the Practice Manager/Team Leader in the delivery of Practice level KPIs and other business metrics utilizing systems and processes as applicable.
- Provide mentorship and support to the professional and technical development of other members of the team.
Requirements:
Essential Experience & Skills -
- Solid post graduate experience within one of the following sectors or technologies: ETCS, CBTC, TMS, Railway Signalling, Control Systems, or Operational Control with knowledge of system architecture, and key system features and functions.
- Demonstrable experience of multi-disciplinary projects and the application of system integration techniques across multiple railway assets.
- The ability to multitask is essential, as most of our team will contribute to several assignments at once.
- Demonstrable experience of stakeholder and client management.
- Education to degree level in a relevant discipline and a Chartered Engineer.
- Experience of assurance and approvals process.
- Excellent verbal and written communication standards.
Desirable Experience & Skills -
- Experience of different rail/metro and transportation environments in the UK and abroad (and ability to travel).
- Active member of a relevant institution or professional body.
Why work for Atkins?
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."
Read more about 'Total Reward'.
More about us:
"Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy with over 80 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.
Atkins, ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We're also a Silver Rating holder in the Aerospace & Defence sector, as per the Financial Times rating of the UK’s leading management consultants."
Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects.
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.
#LI-UK #LI-ATKINS #LI-Transportation #RCPBLOGS
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 UK & Europe Transportation Division in Atkins brings together the capabilities of our key markets, Strategic Highways, Strategic Rail, Local Transport, into a single £450m turnover business of 3,750+ talented engineers and professionals. The transport infrastructure sector is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and Atkins is playing lead roles in key projects across the UK and Europe from high-speed rail to major road programmes to Digital Railway implementation. It is not just about today, the business is investing and building new capability and services in intelligent mobility, digital asset management and new products for the rail market. Our teams work closely with Government, national and local authorities to deliver integrated transport strategies and solutions that support economic growth and improved journeys for all.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Document Controller to join our Project Delivery Practice based in Heathrow. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced environment as part of an expanding team . We are seeking a candidate able to demonstrate a high level of coordination, who can easily adapt to working on different work streams with changing priorities.
We are looking for someone to join our team who is willing to work with us in achieving client delivery excellence.
The role is full time 40 hours per week and location will be a combination of working at either the Atkins offices at Heathrow, attending client meetings on site or working from home, as required.
Job Description:
- Control company and project documentation (inflow and outflow of documents, version control; for both physical and digital media).
- Manage documentation requests.
- Introduce and manage the organisation’s documentation processes, templates, etc.
- Ensure all documentation meets formal company and client requirements & required standards.
- Maintain confidentiality when dealing with confidential documents.
- Assure the destruction and disposal of sensitive records securely (including establishing and adhering to record retention schedules).
- Produce progress reports for managers and designers.
- Assist in the planning stages of projects.
- Ensure documents are shared at key times to facilitate timely project completion.
- Using software solution to organise and distribute documents within the company and externally to the client.
- Conduct regular reviews and documentation audits.
Experience and Skills:
- Strong experience managing documents, archives, or records.
- Good knowledge and technical proficiency with document management solutions is required.
- Experience of Documentum and Aconex is essential, knowledge of other solutions such as SharePoint and ProjectWise would be a strong advantage.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office product such as MS Word and Excel.
- Exceptional typing and report writing abilities.
- Capabilities for document organisation with a strong emphasis on detail.
- A time-sensitive approach to query and task management.
- Able to work independently or within a team environment.
- Able to communicate effectivity at all levels.
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 UK & Europe Transportation Division in Atkins brings together the capabilities of our key markets, Strategic Highways, Strategic Rail, Local Transport, into a single £450m turnover business of 3,750+ talented engineers and professionals. The transport infrastructure sector is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and Atkins is playing lead roles in key projects across the UK and Europe from high-speed rail to major road programmes to Digital Railway implementation. It is not just about today, the business is investing and building new capability and services in intelligent mobility, digital asset management and new products for the rail market. Our teams work closely with Government, national and local authorities to deliver integrated transport strategies and solutions that support economic growth and improved journeys for all.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Document Controller to join our Project Delivery Practice based in Heathrow. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced environment as part of an expanding team . We are seeking a candidate able to demonstrate a high level of coordination, who can easily adapt to working on different work streams with changing priorities.
We are looking for someone to join our team who is willing to work with us in achieving client delivery excellence.
The role is full time 40 hours per week and location will be a combination of working at either the Atkins offices at Heathrow, attending client meetings on site or working from home, as required.
Job Description:
- Control company and project documentation (inflow and outflow of documents, version control; for both physical and digital media).
- Manage documentation requests.
- Introduce and manage the organisation’s documentation processes, templates, etc.
- Ensure all documentation meets formal company and client requirements & required standards.
- Maintain confidentiality when dealing with confidential documents.
- Assure the destruction and disposal of sensitive records securely (including establishing and adhering to record retention schedules).
- Produce progress reports for managers and designers.
- Assist in the planning stages of projects.
- Ensure documents are shared at key times to facilitate timely project completion.
- Using software solution to organise and distribute documents within the company and externally to the client.
- Conduct regular reviews and documentation audits.
Experience and Skills:
- Strong experience managing documents, archives, or records.
- Good knowledge and technical proficiency with document management solutions is required.
- Experience of Documentum and Aconex is essential, knowledge of other solutions such as SharePoint and ProjectWise would be a strong advantage.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office product such as MS Word and Excel.
- Exceptional typing and report writing abilities.
- Capabilities for document organisation with a strong emphasis on detail.
- A time-sensitive approach to query and task management.
- Able to work independently or within a team environment.
- Able to communicate effectivity at all levels.