Principal Commissioning Manager - ETCS Level 2 Deployment
Core
Strategic leadership, integration, planning, execution, and assurance of Test & Commissioning activities for ETCS Level 2 systems within a major brownfield rail transformation program.
Role type
Principal Commissioning Manager (Railway Signalling)
Builds
Safe, efficient, and compliant integration of ETCS Level 2 systems into an operational railway environment.
Domain
Railway signalling, brownfield rail transformation, ETCS Level 2 deployment
Required skills
ETCS Level 2 delivery, brownfield rail environment experience, multidisciplinary team leadership, stakeholder management, systems integration, safety assurance, RAMS, configuration control, systems acceptance, risk management, possession planning
Preferred skills
ETCS Level 1, CBTC, ATP, interlocking project experience, alliance/design & construct delivery models, geographically dispersed team management
Technologies
ETCS Level 2, ETCS Level 1, CBTC, ATP, interlocking
Responsibilities
Lead overall Test & Commissioning delivery strategy for multiple work packages; Establish and maintain integrated testing schedules; Coordinate work package managers for consistent processes; Manage interfaces between signalling, telecoms, rolling stock, and infrastructure; Oversee factory, site, integration, dynamic, shadow operations, and entry into service activities; Chair T&C governance forums and provide executive reporting; Drive commissioning readiness reviews; Support possession planning and operational integration.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & multidisciplinary team management