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Key Information
Job title: Senior Systems Engineer
Salary: circa 80k (depending on skills & experience)
Grade: Band 3
Contract type: TfL, Permanent
Reference: SF3320
Contract details: Full time
Location: Endeavour Square, Stratford
Application closing date: Wednesday 25th February @ 23:59
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
Overview Of Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you shall provide Systems Engineering professional expertise to the Systems Engineering function and lead/support project deliveries. This shall be achieved by establishing and systematically documenting the associated definition of customer/user needs and requirements early in the development cycle, followed by design synthesis, change and configuration control, systems integration, verification and validation to enable the successful and safe refurbishment, renewal, improvement and/or extension, etc., of TfL assets. A systematic approach shall be deployed in considering the complete problem and the required outcome, including cost and schedule, performance, training, test, manufacturing, operations and disposal.
A Senior Systems Engineer applies significant expertise in the field of systems engineering developing and implementing complex engineering solutions, systematically, safely and within cost limitations. You shall interpret / develop technical strategy; check or produce designs, associated drawings, information, calculations and research; and provide technical guidance and advice in your position as a trusted source of engineering expertise in systems engineering for everyone, including our Heads of Engineering Delivery.
You may operate without any direct reports or may manage a team of other similar discipline engineers, dependent on the specific nature of the role and the size of the project, to which you are assigned. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you shall provide technical expertise and advice at a strategic and tactical level to support the development of Systems Engineering activity throughout TfL.
Role
To be considered for the role, you will ideally have experience of and be able to supervise others in a number of the following areas:
Systems engineering design, integration, verification and validation, requirements management, configuration management and change management at a senior level.
Applying systems engineering to each stage of the project lifecycle.
Defining, planning and delivery of engineering for innovative and complex systems, products and services.
System Definition/architecture – ability to develop maintain and own a definitive system definition for a large multi stakeholder railway
Developing innovative solutions to systems engineering challenges.
Configuration management/Change Control – experience operating or chairing formal change control panels - Technical Systems Review Panel (TSRP) and Configuration Control Review Panel (CCRP).
Requirements Compliance – experience managing non compliances and operational restrictions, including assessment, acceptance and closure
Creating assurance submissions, including safety/assurance case management – understanding of safety critical systems and regulatory expectations for passenger service
Supporting the achievement of system acceptance and handover.
Specifying and procuring complex systems.
Working independently without supervision and able to quickly understand complex issues and tasks.
Stakeholder Management - skilled at interfacing with multiple organisations e.g. Network Rail and supplier like Siemens
Leadership – ability to make evidence-based decisions in a safety critical high-pressure environment.
Providing advice and guidance to team members.
Working in a 'matrix' organisation.
Working to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Maintaining good relationships with client's key representative and contribute to the marketing / networking of the company to potential internal and external customers.
Contributing to the overall team development and growth through strategic inputs.
Providing technical advice, leading by example to achieve company goals and championing a quality culture.
Continually looking to enhance productivity through improved processes, procedures and systems.
Our culture is open and collaborative where we encourage positive challenge, original thought, and passionate input. As a Senior Systems Engineer it is also equally important for you contribute to the TfL's Vision, Values and Strategy.
Key Accountabilities
Either Asset engineer responsible for Crossrail integration facility and long-term future or to lead the Systems Engineering team to support the LU APD programme.
Ensures the safety, functionality or compliance of medium risk newly implemented or altered assets, engineering processes, procedures or systems.
Leads the development and implementation of medium complexity engineering solutions within their stated discipline or functional specialism, through the provision of subject matter expertise or management of multi-disciplinary teams.
Provides internal stakeholders with appropriate challenge and professional advice to ensure the development or delivery of high quality, tested engineering solutions.
Represents TfL Engineering as a subject matter expert when engaging with suppliers, customers, industry bodies and external agencies, identifying and influencing best practice to enable continuous improvement across TfL.
Makes authoritative technical recommendations which have a medium impact on organisational performance in both the short and longer term.
Evaluates, selects and applies appropriate solutions to medium risk / value / complexity engineering problems that improve efficiency or effectiveness, while improving safety and reducing operating costs.
Acts as Delegated Standards Technical Authority (where assigned), reviewing or maintaining technical or functional strategies, standards and governance for their stated discipline or function, taking into account cost, risk and quality requirements as specified by the business.
Leads a culture of continuous improvement through the identification of best practice, innovation, whole life cost optimisation and effective root cause analysis.
Skills
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Health, Safety & Environment – Supervised Practitioner
Whole Life Asset Management – Practitioner
Quality Management – Supervised Practitioner
Legislation & Standards – Practitioner
Domain Knowledge – Practitioner (essential)
Ability to visualise and articulate complex systems and processes (essential)
Ability to elicit, analyse, level and mange requirements e.g. stakeholder, user, technical (essential)
Ability to lead production of user and operational requirements
Ability to transform requirements into specifications, architectures, and system breakdown (essential)
Ability to produce verification and validation matrix, and compliance reports to support different phases and stages of a complex project (essential)
Knowledge
Chartered Engineer, recognised international equivalent or possesses equivalent knowledge and experience (essential)
Deep understanding of the challenges of introducing new assets or changes in practice into the transport system and the necessary trade-off between cost, time and quality (essential)
Good level knowledge of a relevant engineering discipline or functional specialism
Good understanding of the interfaces between own discipline / functional specialism and the wider transport system
Good understanding of the principles of risk management and value engineering (essential)
Knowledge of applicable health & safety legislation, industry best practice, standards and guidance
Knowledge of the TfL Vision, Mayoral Transport Strategy, Business priorities and financial constraints
Good understanding of systems engineering management (essential)
Good domain knowledge of the relevant transport and / or infrastructure system including system delivery, operation and maintenance
Good Knowledge of systems engineering sub-disciplines: system architecting and modelling, interface management and requirements/configuration management (essential)
Knowledge of specification and visualisation of complex systems and processes
Knowledge of whole life asset management (essential)
Knowledge of relevant TfL, British and International Standards (essential)
Knowledge of engineering safety management and its application within transportation (essential)
Experience
Significant experience in several of the following areas: conception, specification, design, construction, testing, commissioning, bringing into use, operation and or disposal of assets, systems or changes to engineering practice (essential)
Broad experience of managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams or applying subject matter expertise to resolve complex technical challenges (essential)
Broad experience of applying professional engineering judgement to support significant value programmes, projects or operational activities (essential)
Broad experience of building relationships with and influencing a wide range of stakeholder at all levels within and outside of the organisation (essential)
Broad experience of systems engineering and its practical application
Working experience in a number of the systems engineering sub-disciplines, e.g. system architecting and modelling, interface management and requirements / configuration management
Broad experience in planning and applying systems engineering activities on large transport, infrastructure enhancement programmes or complex projects
Broad experience in applying systems engineering methods and tools (essential)
Application Process
Please apply using your CV only, think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV.
PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
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.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
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
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter ) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn't match or can't be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we'll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.