Engineer Location Milton Keynes, GB Department Name Technical Authority About Network Rail Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. Were an organisation where people matter. When your part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Technical Authority (TA) are a vitally important part of the freight and passenger business. We are here to consistently deliver for our front line and customers today, tomorrow and for the future. TAs purpose is to support our front line to deliver safe and efficient performance for passengers and freight. We do this through providing technical leadership and specialist expertise, managing the National Control and Competence Frameworks, facilitating technical growth and lateral learning and assuring regional delivery. Our role is to find creative technical solutions to problems, to set effective strategy and policy, to cut red tape, to find better ways of doing things and to provide strong competence and assurance regimes that make sure we do things effectively. This vacancy is for an Engineer in the Track, Switches & Crossings team (T S&C), department of safety, Technical & Engineering. The projects will be varied and involve working with internal and external departments to Network Rail. Brief Description As an Engineer, youll be responsible for taking the lead and working under the guidance of the teams Principal and Senior Engineers, acting as the technical expert or support on a variety of Track, Switches & Crossing related projects. The Chief T,S&C Frameworks & Assurance team is part of the wider disciplines technical authority for Network Rail and have a lead responsibility in supporting the Network Technical Head [Track] in coordinating, delivering and continually improving the national controls frameworks (i.e. Standards, Competency and Assurance). You will also take responsibility for supporting multiple other work streams, such as completing technical investigations in response to incident recommendations, acting as lead technical reviewer for technology introduction through the product acceptance process, supporting and leading discipline specific research and development activities and delivering assurance activities, such as Engineering Verifications. Liaison with both internal Network Rail departments and outside parties is a key requirement with good communication skills essential. Financial control and reporting in line with departmental procedures will be conducted for all projects. A Degree/HND/HNC in a related Engineering field is a must, along with experience and detailed knowledge of the working principles of Track and S&C assets. The ability to write technical reports and specifications as well as good IT capabilities, to enable efficient data analysis, is desirable. About the role (External) What are the key accountabilities? In this role, you will undertake a diverse range of tasks which includes, but is not limited to, the following: Act as focal point for best practice and technical advice in own specialist area. Provide support for incident and technical investigation and analysis. Provide support for capability and performance assessment of options and designs. Support the delivery of activities required by Network Rail policy and standards, incorporating legislation and international standards as appropriate. Support the development of and work to agreed operational processes. Provide support for strategy, product and asset development. Identify and prioritise actions to address defects and deliver corrective actions. Schedule and undertake analysis and risk assessments and develop mitigating actions. Monitor and evaluate technical and related asset data. Undertake information management, record-keeping and Engineering Verification activities. Act as Delivery Manager for delivery of a specific project or portfolio of projects and deliver projects to time, cost and quality. What are the essential skills and experience were looking for? HNC/HND or equivalent qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience (Level 4 / 5). Substantial experience in a relevant engineering area. Sound knowledge of relevant policies and standards. An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques. How to apply (External) Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-time. Location: This role is based at The Quadrant: MK Closing date: 2nd May 2024 Late applications will not be accepted. Interviews: W/C 6th May 2024 Band & Salary: 4C, £43,588 - £49,037 per annum, plus benefits Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. Click apply and login to Employee Self Service to submit your CV. If you do not have an Oracle account, email your cv to recruitmentsupportnetworkrail.co.uk quoting the IRC number of the vacancy. We're an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone. Please visit Evenbreaks Career Hive should you require accessibility support to apply. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications or have any HR related questions, please contact Recruitment Support (IRECSupportnetworkrail.co.uk) Were delighted to have been named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023. Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days. Defined benefit pension scheme 75% subsidy on train tickets. ️ 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. Plus more. Drugs and Alcohol Standard: All successful candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.