Req ID: 472758
Location: York
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by:- 17/01/25
Excellent Salary + Benefits Include : Flexible Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus many flexible benefits.
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.
The Signalling Design Verifier role is based within our Signalling design centers around the UK. These centres of excellence undertake Signalling Design and System Engineering activities that support Signalling Design Projects within the SS&I business.
Our Signalling projects use a wide range of Alstom signalling technologies ranging from SMARTLOCK 400T system, Modular Control Systems and VHLC (Vital Harmon Logic Controller). The projects are multidiscipline, complex and are strategically important to our clients. Our engineering teams are supporting some of the most significant projects within the UK, including Resignalling, Enhancement projects and the digital railway initiative.
We are striving to be an employer that delivers equality and diversity in the workplace. We do this by seeking to create an inclusive, fair and respectful environment for all our current and future employees.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Produce, deliver and verify safety related Signalling design deliverables at a principle and system level in accordance with the client specific requirements, appropriate railway standards, technical constraints and Alstom company procedures, liaising with the Designer Delivery Manager or Responsible Engineer.
Produce and verify delivery strategies, Hazard identification, risk analysis, subcontract specifications, tendering and estimates, system definition, requirements capture, compliance management, safety assurance activities, project programme, commissioning support, design investigations, handback and project closeout.
Support the Designer Delivery Manager or Responsible Engineer with design verification assurance activities including undertaking audits, validation of design deliverables and work package management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Alstom Design Verifiers are responsible for the following:
• Production, Verification and Validation of safety related Signalling design deliverables at a principle and system level in accordance with project programme, budgetary and technical requirements
• Production, Verification and Validation of safety related Signalling design deliverables at a principle and system level in accordance with appropriate railway standards, technical constraints, health and safety legislation, Alstom company procedures, CDM Regulations, and CSM procedures
• Production, Verification and Validation of generic design solutions to meet Signalling requirements.
• Identify, capture and validate Signalling requirements.
• Support the Responsible Engineer with the identification of operational risks, construction risk, maintenance risk and system risk within design.
• Verify and Validate Signalling Design deliverables against all safety requirements.
• Identify best practice signalling processes as part of a continual improvement plan to increase efficiency and minimize cost of non-quality and technical / delivery risk.
• Leading small design teams and the production of design packages
• Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• Co-operating as far as is reasonably practicable, with any statutory requirement placed on the company. Ensure that you do not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of safety or welfare.
• Identifying and communicating (to the Alstom Design Management team) any perceived shortcomings in Health and Safety arrangements, situations or processes that are considered to be serious or which may present dangers to yourself or others.
• Working on safety critical or safety related activities only where this complies with relevant competence or authority to work or implementing and documenting a robust mentorship plan.
• Maintaining competencies and ensuring that IRSE Licence and Authority to Work are accurate and up to date.
• Mentor, coach and train other Designers including IRSE assessments when required to support the businesses sustainability plan.
POSTHOLDER REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
• Application of Signalling Verification and Design Process at a principle and system level
• Application of CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations)
• Application of the RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board)
• Application of Network Rail Standards (or equivalent)
• Awareness of requirements capture.
• Verification of risk assessments
• Knowledge of CSM (Common Safety Method)
• Understanding of railway construction methods and materials on complex projects
• Awareness of ORR (Office of Rail & Road)
• Computer skills including CAD.
• Able to produce and verify electrical and electronic circuits, data sheets and specifications.
• Management of task priorities
• Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Awareness of project commercial and financial processes
Qualifications
• IRSE 1.1.160 IRSE Signalling Design Verifier
• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
Experience
• Production of Signalling Design deliverables at a principle and system level on time and to budget
• Verification of design deliverables to time and budget
• Engineering interfaces with other disciplines, i.e. Installation, Test, Control Systems, Telecommunications, Civil Engineering, Electrification and Power, Permanent Way
• Operational risk assessments
• Management of configuration and change control.
• Applying Network Rail Signalling and Railway Group Standards
• Verification of Specifications, Signalling Scheme Plans, Location Area Plans, System Architecture
• Experience in SSI or Smartlock data Design and Verification
Desirable:
• Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) Certificate
• Membership of the IRSE (Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers)
Qualifications
• BSc or BEng degree level education in an engineering discipline
• 1.1.145 Signalling Design Manager licence
• 1.1.550 IRSE Signalling Principles Designer
Experience
• Work package management including project programmes.
• Leading small teams and design packages
• Verification of generic design solutions
• Tendering signalling design projects.
Things you’ll enjoy.
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.
You’ll also:
Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
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