Certification and Authorisation Engineer

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary. c. £55K + 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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

 

Could you be the full-time Certification and Authorisation Engineer to join our C&A team in Derby and help prepare, in close collaboration with the other project team members, certification evidences and support the C&A Manager in the Certification & Authorisation process?

 

Your future role

 

Take on a new challenge in Derby and apply your Certification and Authorisation Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Head of Authorisation UK, and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Engineering team in Alstom UK&I. 

 

Day-to-day, you’ll carry out dedicated activities within the C&A processes in accordance with the C&A management plan during all project phases. Support the C&A Manager in the identification and preparation of requirements for Certification and/or Authorisation and in the preparation of evidences plans (e.g. for TSIs or National Rules) with the project team

We’ll look to you to:

• Collect and compile the C&A evidences (e.g. for Pre-engagement, vehicle type authorisation, vehicles authorisation) to be submitted to conformity assessment bodies and/or the authorising entities
• Organise periodic reviews of evidence documentation and assessment reports
• Maintain the certification related data in the requirement management tools (e.g. Doors/Excel)
• Compile and keep track of C&A relevant reporting (e.g. KPI, Cost overview)
• Collaborate with the project team: Engineering, RAMS, Quality, Planning, Validation, Maintenance, Sourcing
• Collaborate with independent assessors (e.g. NoBo, DeBo, AsBo) and authorising entities (e.g. ERA or NSA’s)
• Participate to the modifications follow-up of the certified/authorised vehicle configuration(s)
   

Alstom is a global leader in the transportation sector, shaping the future of mobility in the digital age. With a presence in 70 countries and over 70,000 employees, Alstom is committed to leading societies towards a low carbon future by developing and offering a diverse portfolio of mobility solutions. This includes high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. Alstom is known for having 150,000 vehicles in commercial service worldwide and is a prominent supplier of new trains and train services in the UK & Ireland, along with being a leading provider of signalling and rail infrastructure. They have played a significant role in building and maintaining the UK's rail network, including fleets for London Underground and Dublin Luas.