Practice Director (Rail Systems Design)

Overview

Lead and shape rail systems design practice, overseeing 200 engineers across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• client engagement
• workforce planning
• digital design
• rail systems
• team leadership
• design lifecycle

Tasks

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

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• rail systems
• strategic thinker
• lean principles
• leader
• design management

What You Bring

-Strategic thinker with experience in transformational change and lean principles. -Strong rail industry background with expertise in at least one Rail Systems discipline. -Credible leader who inspires trust and collaboration across diverse teams. -Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with proven leadership experience in large teams. -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; vetting by united kingdom security vetting (uksv). -candidates must provide proof of uk residency for 5+ years if clearance is needed.