Rail Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Atkins Realis Group

Overview

Plan, manage, and execute all Testing & Commissioning activities for railway systems to verify that systems meet design specifications and are safe and ready for operational service.

Your role

• Act as interface with client representatives, contractors, system suppliers, and third-party inspectors for T&C matters.
• Support the Project Testing & Commissioning Management Plan aligned with client requirements, safety standards, and contractual obligations. Participate in readiness gates for progressive commissioning stages.
• Conduct T&C activities across civil works, track and systems. Manage interface testing plans between subsystems.
• Ensure integration test procedures validate end-to-end functionality and safety.
• Develop and maintain the Integrated T&C Schedule and align T&C milestones with construction completion, energization, safety certification, and trial running. Monitor progress, report variances and escalate risks to program leadership.
• Create Test Plans, Procedures, and Inspection & Test Records. Complete the test and evaluate the test results.
• Ensure quality of T&C execution; ITPs, checklists, and NCR/CAR processes. Ensure corrective actions for failed tests are implemented and verified.
• Ensure all T&C activities comply with Safety Management System (SMS), Occupational Health & Safety, and Rail Safety Regulations.
• Develop comprehensive Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Master Plans, test procedures, and schedules covering all rail sub-systems including signalling, telecoms, traction power, rolling stock, and civil/structural systems
• Coordinate and manage T&C activities across multiple contractors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Conduct static and dynamic testing of railway sub-systems in accordance with approved test procedures and acceptance criteria
• Manage and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), defects, and punch list items; ensure timely resolution and formal closure prior to system handover Verify system performance against design specifications, interface requirements, and operational requirements
• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at manufacturer facilities and oversee Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for all installed systems
• Manage the integrated system testing (IST) and trial running phases, ensuring safe and effective coordination between all systems
• Ensure all T&C activities are performed in compliance with the project Safety Management System (SMS) and site safety rules
• Prepare and maintain test records, commissioning logs, certificates, and handover documentation
• Coordinate with the System Assurance team to ensure all test evidence supports safety case requirements and regulatory approvals
• Support operational readiness reviews and provide technical input to operations and maintenance training programmes
• Prepare lessons learned reports and contribute to continuous improvement of T&C processes.

Key Competencies

• Experience with integrated system testing in metro, light rail, or heavy rail environments.
• Knowledge of railway testing standards and commissioning methodologies.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills for managing multi-discipline test programmes.
• Familiarity with configuration management and document control systems.