Brief Description
In this role, you will lead the determination and development of allocated telecomsengineering requirements to support renewal, refurbishment and enhancement investment interventions.Lead the production of project requirement specifications and acceptance criteria for telecomsengineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with company asset policies.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities –
1.Contribute to the development of route strategies and the prioritised workbank.Manage the inclusion of allocated items into appropriate programmes and monitor through to completion, including approval of programme changes.Determine and advise on the implications if work is not undertaken in the recommended time-frame including impact on appropriate asset measures and outputs.
2.Lead the development and implementation of the Telecoms renewal, refurbishment and enhancement work bank to deliver Network Rail's goals.
3.Lead the specification and acceptance of the renewal requirements criteria for telecoms engineering works including design approval and any specific requirements for acceptance of the equipment into maintenance.
4.Following handover to delivery, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewals requirements are correctly interpreted, that any changes in scope are agreed, the agreed deliverables in the asset management plan are delivered and that the scheme delivers the project remit.
5.Lead the provision of telecoms engineering input to enhancement projects such that they are specified and accepted in accordance with company asset policies and standards.
6.Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.Support the development and review of national standards relating to renewals and enhancements.
7.Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of telecoms engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built‘ status.
8.Participate in investigations of incidents as required.
9.Lead and participate in engineering verification activities in support of the verification programme.
10.Contribute to the development and maintenance of route asset management plans.
11.Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the telecoms asset condition database and the renewals work bank
Essential
·Incorporated Engineer or Eng Tech
·Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
·Membership of relevant professional institution
·Substantial Telecoms engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
·Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales.
·An understanding of policy and technical, safety and performance standards relating to telecoms engineering
·Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
Desirable
·Chartered Engineer
·An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
·Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems
·Experience in the integration of complex engineering systems
·Knowledge of project management techniques