Senior Engineer - Electrical Safety Delivery
Senior Engineer - Electrical Safety Delivery
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Department Name
Supply Chain Operations - Capital Programmes
Location
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
Supply Chain Operations - Capital Programmes
About Network Rail
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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
Brief Description
Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain.We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. See the diagram for a breakdown of our services. To learn more, please click here to watch our video.
This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.
SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule.
About The Role (External)
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 to 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 have an ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, that may include suppliers, contractors and key internal business representatives and groups. An appreciation and experience of engineering governance and management with knowledge on 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.
Knowledge of the following aspects would be advantageous, Cyber Security, Operational Technology and software development methods and processes.
* Provide expert advice input and support associated with the provision of services for our customers and suppliers.
* Support professional leadership for a designated engineering discipline.
* Provide expert advice, support and input to technical accident and incident investigations.
* Support the setting of policy and standards, operational processes, and systems.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.
* Provide the technical input to the development of the standards, specifications, means of compliance and KPIs for Asset Management, including system risks.Support engineering analysis and risk assessment, including assessment of applications for derogations and non-compliance.
* Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.
* Support the development of strategy, technology, and assets across functions and with industry partners.Liaise with product manufacturers, including external stakeholder e.g. TOC and provide input into the acceptance processes.
* Proactively research and respond to changes in the internal and external requirements and practice which impact upon policy and standards.
* Identify opportunities for technical and business process improvement and innovation, developing business cases and Investment Papers where required.
* Support 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.
* Represent Network Rail externally to the industry and input to European issues as required.
* 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 a understanding of railway infrastructure
How To Apply (External)
Vacancy type: 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: 3 0 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. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide – How to complete Supporting Statement.
If you cannot access the guide, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk and we will send you a copy.
Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. If you would like to speak to the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Steve Pope at steven.pope@networkrail.co.uk
If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:
* Changing a provision, practice or ‘the way things are done’
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
* Changing a physical feature of our workplace For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
* Providing extra equipment or assistance For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask!
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following; delete as appropriate
* Competency Based Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.
For further information about how we recruit, please visit: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role 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.
More information can be found in our Drugs and Alcohol Guidance document
At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Rail Transportation
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