Job Description

Overview

Grow your career while reshaping the world.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.
As our Rail Systems Lead, you'll provide technical leadership across some of Ireland's most significant transportation programmes. Working for clients including the National Transport Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Iarnród Éireann and local authorities, you'll help deliver integrated rail solutions spanning signalling, telecommunications, electrification, operational technology and systems assurance. AtkinsRéalis is currently supporting major rail programmes across Ireland, including MetroLink and DART+, and you'll have opportunities to contribute to similarly complex and transformative projects in the years ahead.

Your role

Lead the Rail Systems discipline within our Ireland Rail business.
Provide technical leadership across systems engineering, systems integration and systems assurance activities.
Act as a technical lead on major rail and transportation projects.
Coordinate interfaces between rail systems, infrastructure and operational requirements.
Support the delivery of rail solutions across light rail, metro and heavy rail environments.
Help grow and develop our Rail Systems team through mentoring, coaching and technical leadership.
Support bids and client engagements, helping shape future opportunities for the business.
Promote technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the discipline.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Ireland and the wider AtkinsRéalis Rail community.

About you

Strong systems engineering and systems integration experience within rail or complex infrastructure projects.
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and coordinating complex interfaces.
Knowledge of one or more rail systems disciplines such as signalling, telecommunications, electrification, traction power, operational technology or systems assurance.
Ability to build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
Experience supporting the delivery of major transportation or infrastructure projects.
Strong communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills.
A collaborative leadership style and a passion for developing others.
Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline (Level 8 or Level 9 qualification).
Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland, ICE, IET or an equivalent professional institution.
A proactive approach to technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Rail Systems Discipline Lead