Design Delivery Manager

Req ID: 469561 

Location:Hatfield

Appointment Basis: Permanent 

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 Control Systems Design Delivery Manager role is based in Hatfield, UK. These centers of excellence undertake Control Systems Design and System Engineering activities that support Signalling Design Projects within the SS&I business as well as external signalling businesses.  
 
Our signalling projects use the wide range of Alstom signalling technologies ranging from SMARTLOCK 400T system, Modular Control Systems, TDMs, PMUXs, PIIUs, RIIUs 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 with the UK, including Resignalling, Enhancement projects and the digital railway initiative.  

Overview:
•    To manage design teams in the safe execution of control systems design activities required to deliver signalling project works, whilst maximizing the efficiencies associated with best use of standard design tools and procedures.  
•    Provide technical leadership to the Control Systems design teams and interfacing to all forms of internal and external Project Management, Engineering, Commercial, Installation and Test disciplines. 
•    The role requires a proactive practical approach to resource utilisation and undertakes the role of CRE Design. 
 
Responsibilities:
•    Lead a Control Systems Design team in the delivery of major and minor project work whilst undertaking the role as CRE Control Systems Design.  
•    Ensure on time and cost-effective delivery of all aspects of the engineering design solution. 
•    Undertake design reviews to ensure that design is delivered to programme and the output is compliant with defined scope and the applicable standards. Participate in the integration of design, installation and testing activities and that the end product meets the client specification and has technical integrity.  
•    Ensure all Control Systems design deliverables are produced in accordance with project programme, budgetary and technical requirements.  
•    Undertake work package management and be accountable for the delivery of the engineering activities in line with the allocated budget. 
•    Ensure all Control Systems design deliverables are in accordance with appropriate railway standards, technical constraints, health and safety legislation, Alstom company procedures, CDM (Construction, Design & Management) regulations and CSM (Common Safety Method) procedures.  
•    Identify, capture and manage Control Systems Design Requirements (SyRS, SDS, SyID, SyAD).  
•    Support when required SS&I business development with tendering activities ensuring the quality of estimates, system description, system architectures, implementation strategies and methodologies.  
•    Provide governance and assurance to all tendering activities ensuring assumptions and execution risks are captured during the tendering process.  
•    Identify operational risks, construction risks, maintenance risks and system risks within design and identify and implement suitable mitigation to minimize these risks. 
•    Provide an effective mechanism for design team management with clear communication lines to safely meet project timescales and budget expectations. 
•    Liaise with the Control Systems Programme Engineering Manager and project planners to develop and maintain accurate delivery schedules and resource forecasts.  
•    Provide guidance and training for design staff (Both UK and Offshore) as required, including identification of external training needs.  
•    Represent Alstom at external client and subcontract meetings, ensuring effective interface management with design stakeholders, integrated with all associated company, client and 3rd part project disciplines.  
•    Implement and maintain best practice signalling engineering processes as part of a continual improvement plan to increase efficiency and minimize cost of non-quality and technical / delivery risk.  
•    Undertake mentorship and coaching to support the succession planning throughout the Design Engineering business. Support Performance Management and staff development activities for the local teams when required.  
•    Support the Competence Manager with the execution of the IRSE licensing scheme and the internal competence management scheme. 
•    The role is based at one of the UK design offices, in Hatfield, although travel to other project locations, client offices and design offices will need to be undertaken when necessary.  
•    To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. To co-operate, as far as is necessary, 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. To bring to the attention of your manger 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.  
•    To only undertake safety critical or safety related activities that complies with your relevant competence or authority to work. 
 
Educational Requirements:
Mandatory:  
•    7.8.110 IRSE Engineering Manager (Design) License. 
•    HNC/HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering. 
 
Experience:
•    Extensive experience of Control Systems (and/or Signalling) design with an in-depth knowledge of Signalling Systems as well as Control Systems such as SSI, WESTLOCK, SMARTLOCK, TDM, PMUX and RRI. 
•    Able to understand and interpret electrical and electronic circuits, data sheets and specifications.  
•    Experience of applying CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations). 
•    Experience of applying CSM (Common Safety Method). 
•    Extensive experience of RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board) Signalling standards. 
•    In-depth knowledge of the application of Network Rail Standards. 
•    Knowledge of railway construction methods and materials on complex projects.  
•    Understanding of V & V cycle. 
 

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

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, including 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
 

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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