Principal Engineer Technologist

Req ID:470364 

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Location:Birmingham/Derby/York

Excellent Salary + Benefits Include:  Excellent Pension/ Contributed Private Healthcare/Life Assurance

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. 
 

Overview
The Principal Engineer / technologist leads teams in the development, introduction and delivery of Signalling processes and tools and into the UK market. This portfolio currently includes SMARTBENCH, SMARTCERT, Data Validation Tool, SML Support System and Test Environment, SML auto testing and Enhanced Technical Assurance Process. The role involves the capturing of requirements, process and tool development and/or adaptation for the UK market, process and tool introduction (including supporting the product acceptance process where applicable), configuration and testing as part of project delivery. Responsible for leading the delivery of configuration for signalling systems in the UK and Ireland including MCS, VHLC / ElectroLogIXS, SMARTLOCK data (scheme and VIXL data), SMARTLOCK systems (support system and test environment) and automated production and testing services. Responsible for leading the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business including requirements capture, planning, specifications, design, implementation, testing and roll out. Ensure that tools and processes remain fit for purpose and enable continuous improvement of them by leading regular reviews and proactively suggesting and implementing improvements. 

Main Responsibilities

• Management of allocated development or project delivery work packages to quality, cost and delivery objectives. ▪ Production of business cases and presentations to internal and external customers 
• Lead the development of new tools and systems solutions. 
• Liaise with other engineering groups on issues. 
• Provide tools and processes input to tenders. 
• Lead the delivery / improvement of Signalling tools and processes 
• Ensure activities are delivered on time and to budget 
• Managerial responsibility for small teams including appraisals 
• Manage signalling tools and processes integration, project deliverables and validation of technical documentation. 
• Mentorship of other staff within the Alstom signalling business 
• Driving improvements in processes and tools within the Alstom signalling business 
• Undertake day to day management, annual appraisals and proactive development of allocated staff 
• Ensure IRSE logbook and Authority to Work is maintained and regularly reviewed 
• Work with the Tools and Process Manager to establish matters of best practice. 
• Attendance at business and technical briefings.

Educational Requirements
Mandatory: 

• MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject 
• IRSE Designers Licence (1.1.510)

Desirable: 

• IRSE Engineering managers Licence 
• Charted status with IRSE, BCS or IET

Experience:
Mandatory: 

• Detailed knowledge of signalling design process 
• Experience in team leadership / people management 
• Effectively communicating with external customers and clients 
• Ability to carry out configuration works on at least two of the following systems-

o MCS o VHLC / ElectroLogIXS 
o SMARTLOCK (scheme and VIXL data) 
o SMARTLOCK (support system and test environment) o Automated production and testing services OR Ability to write software in at least one of the following languages o VB.NET 
o C#.NET o C++

Desirable: 

• Detailed knowledge of signalling works testing process 
• Detailed knowledge of signalling systems (MCS, VHLC \ ElectroLogIXS, SMARTLOCK) 
• Detailed knowledge of software development process

Competencies & Skills 
Essential: 

• A high degree of computer and software literacy 
• Proven ability to prepare outline business cases 
• Proven ability to assist in introduce new tools and processes 
• Organisational skills 
• Decision making 
• Risk assessment skills 
• Proven ability to prepare and present to internal and external clients Desirable: 
• PTS 
• Corporate Member of an engineering institution 
• IRSE Engineering managers Licence 
• Charted status with IRSE, BCS or IET 
• Able to drive or willing to learn 
• Commercial and financial awareness’
   

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!
 

Equal opportunity statement:

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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