Signalling Tester In Charge – Major Works

AtkinsRéalis

Signalling Tester In Charge responsible for testing and commissioning signalling systems for railway projects at AtkinsRéalis. Leading project management and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take overall responsibility for the testing and commissioning of new and altered signalling systems for Major Works
Undertake testing duties within the scope of Certificate of Competency held.
Identify resource requirements for your projects and ensure that competent staff are utilized.
Manage testing and commissioning of signalling equipment to meet contract specifications, performance, and safety parameters.
Ensure adherence to the AtkinsRéalis standards, procedures, processes covering all engineering, safety, administrative and project requirements.
Prepare and check bids for accuracy and price for the testing portion of signalling projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must Hold NR CofC, MUST Hold IRSE License- Tester in Charge and Functional Tester IRSE License 1.3.190 / 1.3.170.
NR CofC and IRSE License submission with your application.
Experience in the planning and management of railway signalling Testing & Commissioning of projects of all sizes.
NR Major works TIC certification and evidence of project delivery.
Thorough and detailed knowledge of Network Rail Signal Works Testing Handbook.
Appreciation and awareness of principles and systems testing requirements.
A1 IRSE assessor for all Testing Categories except Principles and Systems Testing (desirable).
Good knowledge of Railway Group and NR company standards requirements.
Good personnel management and communication skills, both internally and with the client.
Able to work under pressure during intense periods of commissioning works.
Current Driving License.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Competitive salaries

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Hard Skills & Tools

testing and commissioningresource managementproject managementsignalling systemscontract specificationssafety parametersbids preparationplanningnetwork rail signal works testing

Soft Skills

personnel managementcommunication skillsability to work under pressure

Certifications

NR CofCIRSE License - Tester in ChargeFunctional Tester IRSE License 1.3.190Functional Tester IRSE License 1.3.170NR Major works TIC certification