Job Description

Testing and Commissioning Manager - Rail Systems
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
A leading infrastructure organisation is seeking a Testing and Commissioning Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale urban rail project. This is a high-impact role focused on overseeing the full lifecycle of testing and commissioning activities-from construction through to final handover.
About the Role
The Testing and Commissioning Manager will be responsible for coordinating all commissioning activities across multiple disciplines. This includes ensuring safe integration of systems, managing testing procedures, and maintaining compliance with technical standards and client expectations.
The successful candidate will also act as the Commissioning Manager, leading rail systems commissioning and taking ownership of PICO, FAT, SAT, and SIT testing procedures, as well as overall programme delivery and management.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate testing and commissioning phases across systems and construction teams.
• Ensure safe work practices in operational rail environments including depots and mainlines.
• Develop and implement commissioning sequences, readiness strategies, and handover documentation.
• Monitor test hierarchies and commissioning milestones to support project delivery.
• Manage site safety during energisation and dynamic testing.
• Oversee light and corrective maintenance during the testing phase.
• Interface with discipline leads to identify and resolve commissioning challenges.
• Ensure third-party contractors adhere to installation and commissioning standards.
• Participate in constructability reviews and contribute to technical problem-solving.
• Track progress against project schedules and commissioning priorities.
• Support the development of systems completion and handover processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong technical background in transit systems (e.g. signalling, communications, SCADA, track, OCS).
• Proven experience in team leadership and programme management.
• Familiarity with railway safety standards and operational procedures.
• Ability to work in active construction environments and adapt to changing site conditions.
• Proficiency in project tools such as Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Project, Aconex, and SharePoint.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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