Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office.
Location: London Enterprise House.
Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 to £63,797 depending on experience.
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keep a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that are helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.
Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!
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About the role (External)
Main responsibilities:
1. Lead a team of designers in the telecoms clearance team to undertake design activities which are technically accurate and delivered to time and budget.
2. Manage and develop engineering solutions to meet the requirements, scope, operational performance targets and maintain a robust challenge to sponsoring engineers and managers, in order to monitor and value manage the business and technical remit and thereby optimise the business case.
3. Manage all engineering and development activities in a safe & environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality, looking at ways to make processes more efficient.
4. Manage (or undertake where applicable) the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety.
5. Fulfilling the role of Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) or Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) as required subject to suitability, competence assessment, and authority to work at the appropriate level.
6. Review compliance with appropriate standards.
7. Use Risk Identification and evaluation methods (e.g. HAZOP, QRA, LRM, and the GK/RT/14200 suite), as suitable, to evaluate and compare options.
8. Monitor and support designers training, technical briefings etc.
9. Support the discharging of construction design management (CDM) Principal Designer and Designer duties and carry out or monitor cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal.
10. Design, Check, Review and Approve deliverables within the individual’s area of competence to deliver project requirements.
11. Manage adequate resourcing of the feasibility stages of project development, in both the quality and quantity of Network Rail and supplier staff, and in the use of the most appropriate support equipment.
12. Manage the engineering interfaces of allocated proposals with concurrent work in other disciplines, or within other programmes.
13. Monitor, assess, evaluate and audit Consultants and Contractors.
14. Work closely with the wider RF community and GSM-R group as required.
What are we looking for?
* Good proven ability to build strong relationships with external customers and manage their expectations.
* Knowledge of rail (GSM-R) and public mobile radio systems.
* Strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
* A working knowledge of rail engineering; relevant successful experience working in the principal discipline (radio) and an adequate understanding of all other related disciplines.
* An ability to work and communicate effectively in a team context.
* An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure.
What could set you apart?
* An engineering degree or equivalent industry-recognised training qualification.
* Knowledge of the railway Command and Control Systems focusing on GSM-R and ETCS.
* The ability to manage a team and external customers.
* Membership of a relevant engineering professional institution.
* Experience in design, installation and maintenance.
* CDM, Auditing and risk assessment competencies.
How to apply (External)
Think you’re who we are looking for? Apply today to join our team!
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
Up to 75% off leisure travel.
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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