Senior Engineer - Electrical Safety Delivery

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Sector: Transport and Logistics
Role: Senior Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

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About the role
In this role, you will support the delivery and implementation of new technology as part of Electrical Safety Delivery and National SCADA programmes to meet compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations (EaWR). Collaborative working is important as you will work with various teams and stakeholders including the existing project team, key contractors and suppliers, Routes and Regions and other functions within Network Rail, e.g., Technical Authority. The initial focus of this role will be the completion of integration and testing of the Remote Securing Technology into the National SCADA platform, enabling remote secure isolations in accordance with the Electricity at Work Act. Following this, the work will focus on supporting the trial of the Remote Securing Technology on the National Infrastructure.

You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors, and key internal business representatives. An appreciation and experience of engineering governance and management with knowledge of the relevant Network Rail standards will be required for this role. In addition, experience with the requirements for Common Safety Method Risk Assessment (CSM-RA), Product Acceptance and Network Rail Panels, e.g., Electrical Systems Review Panel (ESRP) would be required.

The role will require experience in the following areas: SCADA/Control Systems, Server infrastructure, IP Network & Data architecture principles, Electrical Engineering disciplines particularly contact systems technology and Functional Safety specifically to BS EN 61508.

1. Provide expert advice input and support associated with the provision of services for our customers and suppliers.
2. Support professional leadership for a designated engineering discipline.
3. Provide expert advice, support and input to technical accident and incident investigations.
4. Support the setting of policy and standards, operational processes, and systems.
5. Manage the design and delivery of programmes for the development of technical capability required within Network Rail, including the competence framework and effective training materials.
6. Provide technical input to the development of the standards, specifications, means of compliance and KPIs for Asset Management, including system risks.
7. Support engineering analysis and risk assessment, including assessment of applications for derogations and non-compliance.
8. Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.
9. Support the development of strategy, technology, and assets across functions and with industry partners.
10. Liaise with product manufacturers, including external stakeholders, and provide input into the acceptance processes.
11. Proactively research and respond to changes in the internal and external requirements and practice which impact upon policy and standards.
12. Identify opportunities for technical and business process improvement and innovation, developing business cases and Investment Papers where required.
13. Support Engineering Verification activities.
14. Act as Delivery Manager for delivery of a specific project or portfolio of projects and deliver projects to time, cost and quality.
15. Represent Network Rail externally to the industry and input to European issues as required.
16. Integrate and co-ordinate activity across different engineering disciplines and contribute to the development of engineers within the practice.

Essential
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience (Level 6)
• Membership of a relevant technical body
• Broad technical engineering experience
• Project or financial planning and management experience
Desirable
• Management or supervisory experience
• Chartered status of a relevant membership body
• Formal Project Management qualification (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2, PMIP, MSP)
• Proven ability in managing commercial, contractual, and financial issues.
• Knowledge of the railway industry and an understanding of railway infrastructure

How to apply
This role is permanent.
Location: This position is based in Milton Keynes with frequent travel to London and nationally.
Hours: up to 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required. Flexible working and job shares can be considered.
Salary range: £55,596 - £62,546 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: 30 April 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document.
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If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Steve Pope at .