Brief Description
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent. This is a full-time opportunity; however flexible working patterns will be considered.
Location: The Quadrant: Milton Keynes. For this location you will need to live within 90 minutes from the office location or be willing to relocate.
Band & Salary: Band 4C £43,588 - £49,037 per annum (Subject to experience)
Closing date: 23rd February 2025. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held mid March depending on business requirements.
About the role (External)
Who are we looking for?
We're seeking a passionate Control, Command and signalling engineer to join our team. Looking for a fantastic opportunity in the field of Control, Command & signalling Engineering? Look no further!
The control, management and safety of train movements are fully dependent on the signalling systems including level crossings. Since the mid-1800s, signalling has evolved from basic principles into today’s highly complex electronic systems, and the legacy of this development has resulted in many different signalling types and technologies.
About the team..
The Control, Command & Signalling (CCS) Engineering team is the technical authority for these systems including policy and standards, asset management, technology introduction and product acceptance. This role sits within the level crossing technology team
What does the average day look like?
1. Technology Specialist: You’ll become a specialist in Level Crossing Technology providing expert advice and sharing best practice.
2. Product Acceptance: Be a part of our team that ensures that all level crossing technology and products meet with relevant Network Rail policies and standards while staying in line with relevant safety requirements, legislation and international norms.
3. Innovation: Support the research and development of future technologies for Level Crossings.
4. Investigate and Troubleshoot: Help us solve technical problems and support us in investigating and analysing incidents.
5. Design Excellence: Play a crucial role in assessing the capabilities and performance of design options.
6. Risk Management: Schedule and conduct risk assessments and come up with smart ways to minimize them.
7. Record-Keeper: Help us manage information and keep important records organised.
8. Engineering Verification: Play a key role in engineering verification activities.
9. Project Delivery: Representing Network Rail’s needs to ensure specific projects or portfolios, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and with top-notch quality.
10. Data Management: Keep a close eye on technical and asset data and help us make informed decisions.
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team and work on exciting projects, apply today! Join us in making a difference in the world of Control, Command and Signalling engineering!
What essential skills and experiences are required?
Are you the right fit for this role? Here are the must-haves:
11. Qualifications That Count: You should have an HNC/HND or something similar (at Level 4 or 5) or show us your equivalent experience.
12. Experience in Engineering: We're looking for someone with relevant experience in signalling and level crossing technology and systems, or equivalent electronic and computer based systems.
13. Know the Rules: You should have a good grasp of the policies and standards that matter in this domain.
14. Safety First: We value safety, so it's important that you understand Network Rail’s lifesaving rules and how to assess risks.
If you've got these essentials under your belt, we want to hear from you! Join us and be a part of something great. Your expertise is what we need to make a real impact. Apply now!
Desirable skills and experience
15. Degree in a relevant subject (Level 6)
16. Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer
17. Project management experience and awareness of project management techniques
18. Railway industry experience
For a full list of the key accountabilities and the essential/desirable criteria, please refer to the Network Rail job description attached.