Engineer (Band 3) - Rail Signalling

Job Title: Engineer Band 3 - Rail Signalling
Location: Stratford / Hybrid working
Band: Band 3
Salary: Starting at £53,500
Contract Type: TfL, Permanent

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Organisation

TFL ENGINEERING

Job Overview

No other city is as recognised by its transport system as London. Its red buses, black cabs and Tube trains are known the world over. As one of the world's leading transport authorities, our aim is to provide the most integrated, efficient, accessible, sustainable, reliable, and safe journey possible, supporting London's economic development, environment, and our local communities.

Join us in our Road & Rail Traffic Control Systems, Signalling Design team where, as well providing support for the maintenance of legacy assets, you'll be delivering new systems and solutions to support the railway.

For this position your focus will be on delivering technical details, specifications, signalling plans, designs, drawings, calculations, information and estimates for signalling works to the agreed specifications, timescales, and authorised budget constraints. You'll make sure assets are safe, working, and compliant; develop your own solutions; and be a trusted source of engineering advice to your colleagues & other key stakeholders.

With proven relevant experience, you will work closely with your team and colleagues to deliver the engineering solutions & opportunities that keep vital, innovative, and multi-disciplinary big-budget projects moving.

Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of the fundamentals of Railway Signalling Engineering and its practical application to high value programmes, ideally with experience in one or more of the following: mechanical interlockings, relay interlockings, Westrace systems.
• Knowledge of relevant TfL, British and International standards, Regulations, health safety and environmental considerations.
• Knowledge and understanding of delivery of projects through the complete life cycle; concept to operational service, using your knowledge of governing standards and industry best practice.

Skills

• Essential to have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team but also to work independently where appropriate.
• Ability to lead the development and implementation of low complexity engineering solutions. Think strategically and identify and evaluate options, including cost and timescale implications.
• Ability to manage small multi-disciplinary engineering teams or applying engineering principles to resolve low complexity technical challenges.
• Ability to communicate engineering concepts to non-expert audiences, both orally and in writing, at all levels of the business.
• Ability to effectively engage with, manage and influence stakeholders and make connections across the business.
• Ability to design using CAD tools e.g., Bentley MicroStation and ProjectWise.

Qualifications

• Hold an IRSE Designers license and working towards a Principles Designer License.
• NVQ Level 4 or higher in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or similar subjects or equivalent experience, with an aptitude for practical & innovative engineering solutions.
• An Incorporated Engineer or working towards this or Chartership.

It's also important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy as well as your technical expertise. So, come and bring your passion as an Engineer at TfL.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV and a maximum two-page Cover Letter. We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge, and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria. .PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

The closing date for applications is :59.
Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Our benefit package includes:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers