Practice Director (Rail Systems Design)

Overview

Lead and shape rail systems design practice, overseeing 200 specialists and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• design strategy
• lifecycle management
• digital design
• workforce planning
• client engagement
• team leadership

Tasks

-Set the vision and strategy for Rail Systems Design, ensuring alignment with business objectives. -Oversee design lifecycle from feasibility to detailed design, integrating with wider project delivery teams. -Champion innovation and digital design solutions to enhance efficiency and profitability. -Drive workforce planning, recruitment, and succession strategies to meet future demand. -Represent AtkinsRéalis in client engagements and industry forums, building strong relationships. -Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and multi-skilling.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• leadership
• rail systems
• strategic
• lean
• design management

What You Bring

-Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with proven leadership experience in large teams. -Credible leader who inspires trust and collaboration across diverse teams. -Strong rail industry background with expertise in at least one Rail Systems discipline. -Strategic thinker with experience in transformational change and lean principles. -Knowledge of contractor design management and technical assurance frameworks.

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About Atkinsréalis

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Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-may require uk security clearance; employment conditional on obtaining appropriate level. -vetting conducted by united kingdom security vetting (uksv) and may need 5‑year uk residency proof. -do not mention any current or past security clearance in application or cv.