Construction Team Leader

Job Summary
Requirements
• Holding or working towards Team Leader IRSE licence
• Mechanical or Electrical knowledge of signalling systems
• Knowledge and experience of rail industry and associated rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment
• Flexible working may require weekend and or nights to be worked, dependent on placement of project
• May be required to lodge away from home


Responsibilities
• As Team leader ensure that all persons under your control are briefed regarding their work and responsibilities and that and necessary documentation is completed.
• Perform and supervise installation and alteration work on signalling equipment and complete appropriate inspection to ensure the work meets contract specification, agreed timescales and agreed performance parameters.
• Assist management as required in onsite coordination and support for signalling installation activities.
• Adhere to the requirements of Atkins rail standards, procedures, processes and Project plans to enable efficient, cost effective and safe completion of contract work.
• Meet all safety requirements.
• Keep abreast of emerging standards relating to signal installation and assist with their implementation as directed.

The Individual
IRSE license accreditation essential, and COSS qualification is required to carry out team leader duties. Also required is an appropriate level of installation experience on signalling equipment. Knowledge and experience of rail industry and associated rules and regulations is essential. A Team leader must have the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.

Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview.

If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.