Signalling Tester In Charge – Major Works

AtkinsRéalis

Signalling Tester In Charge leading the testing and commissioning of signalling systems for major works at AtkinsRéalis. Responsibilities include managing resources, staff development and ensuring quality compliance.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take overall responsibility for the testing and commissioning of new and altered signalling systems for Major Works.
Testing of substantial Signalling projects.
Identify resource requirements for your projects and ensure that competent staff are utilized.
Encourage and promote the advancement of staff as a route to self-development.
Cascade management briefings as required.
Undertake line management duties.
Upward briefing of project testing status to Testing Manager and Project team as required.
Ensure audits and surveillances are undertaken in accordance with the Project Quality plan.
Manage testing and commissioning of signalling equipment to meet contract specifications, performance, and safety parameters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MUST Hold NR CofC and MUST Hold IRSE License- Tester in Charge and Functional Tester IRSE License 1.3.190 / 1.3.170 or have held in the past few years.
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.
Current Driving License.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture.
Talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays.
Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance job and personal life.

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Hard Skills & Tools

testingcommissioningproject managementresource managementauditssurveillancessignalling systemssafety parametersplanningproject delivery

Soft Skills

leadershipstaff developmentcommunicationmanagement briefingsline managementupward briefing

Certifications

NR CofCIRSE License - Tester in ChargeFunctional Tester IRSE License 1.3.190Functional Tester IRSE License 1.3.170NR Major works TIC certificationA1 IRSE assessor