ATKINS Engineering Consultant (Rolling Stock)

Recruiter: ATKINS
Job Reference: JRx-1832-45292-RL1332
Date Advertised: 23 January 2008
Duration of Employment: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: East Midlands
Salary / Hourly Rate: Competitive

Job Summary

Atkins offers our clients a range of engineering design and programme management expertise across the complete spectrum of rail projects. An opportunity has arisen for Chartered Mechanical and Electrical Engineers with rail vehicles experience to join our team of engineers based in Derby or London. The team delivers technically led projects including vehicle enhancement designs, technical investigations and maintenance improvements to support our clients. This work is carried out for a range of clients including manufacturers, leasing companies and operators in the vehicles market. To allow us to expand our business, there is a requirement for engineers with a strong technical foundation in rail vehicles and with a track record in successfully delivering projects in this field to support our aspirations.

Responsibilities

* Undertake technical project work, including design production and assessment, risk assessment and technical investigations.
* Producing bids, and working with the client to ensure they will deliver their requirements
* To deliver rail vehicle projects using a combination of staff with rail vehicle knowledge as well as staff from across Atkins (including non-rail) who bring core expertise which will enhance our capabilities in the rail vehicles market
* Where required provide technical leadership on projects, setting the overall direction and technically directing the work of the team.

Requirements

* Chartered Engineer or equivalent level of experience
* Knowledge of rolling stock systems and component designs with an understanding of vehicle design principles
* Knowledge of rail vehicle maintenance requirements and the risks associated with extending maintenance intervals or implementing other changes
* Working knowledge of ROGs, TSIs, British Standards, Railway Group Standards and other legislation relevant to rail vehicles
* An ability to complete risk assessments, both qualitative and quantitative, in connection with engineering changes associated with rail vehicles, including design, maintenance, operation or duty
* Excellent inter-personal skills for dealing with clients and team members
* Commercially astute, i.e. track record in develop winning commercial bids and an ability to deliver these to time, cost and quality.
* Self management skills to facilitate multi-task working

Training

We encourage career progression and there is the opportunity to further develop your career. We would expect to work with you in developing your career aspirations through staff appraisal, offering a range of opportunities and appropriate training designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. Reward and Benefits

As a Sunday Times Top 20 Employer we believe in looking after our staff. The pressures and pace of modern life mean that we need to take care to give sufficient priority to our health and well-being. With this in mind, we have a generous rewards and benefits scheme including:-
25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to sell 5 or buy up to 15 days additional leave Contributory Pension Scheme – Atkins will match and double employee contributions Life Assurance Scheme Personal accident cover Share ince...