Req ID: 464468

Certification and Authorisation Manager

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary: £60K-£65K + Benefits (Dependent on Experience)

 

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 Manager in Derby we’re looking for?

 

Your future role 

 

Take on a new challenge and apply your testing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Head of Authorisation UK, and  work alongside other members of the Rolloing Stock team. The role Certification & Authorisation Manager will be to define the Certification & Authorisation strategy of the vehicle(s), including budget and planning (in consistency with the project planning) through the development of the Certification & Authorisation management plan during tender and project execution phase until the end of the warranty phase.

We’ll look to you to: 

• Be a member of the project core team and you actively contribute to deliverables for other functions
• Lead the complete Certification & Authorisation process up to the reception of the regulatory vehicle type certification, vehicle type authorisation and/or vehicle authorisation for placing on the market
• Define Certification & Authorisation KPIs and report on the activities progress
• Obtain the necessary authorisation to run tests on open tracks/public network
• Manage tender/project regulations requirements baseline (e.g. TSIs, National Rules)
• Manage Certification engineer(s) and subcontractor(s)
• Conduct with all project members, especially the Train Performance Manager, the Train Validation Engineer as well as Subsystems managers, the proper identification, understanding and validation of regulatory requirements
• Manage Certification engineer(s) and subcontractor(s)
• Actively participate in the selection process of independent assessors
• Provide Certification & Authorisation expertise within Alstom organisation
• Develop Alstom leadership in Certification & Authorisation with other sites

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.