Senior Project Engineer (Telecoms)

Senior Project Engineer (Telecoms)

Location

Birmingham, GB

Department Name

IC NWC CD Eng – Signalling and E&P South (453350) G2About Network Rail

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You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consist of three routes – North West, Central and West Coast South – and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services

Brief Description

This vacancy is for a Senior Project Engineer (Telecoms) position within the Capital Delivery Signalling, Telecoms and E&P (STEP) Renewals Team based in Birmingham. The STEP Renewals team carry out a variety of renewals projects, of varying size and complexity, throughout the North West and Central Region of Network Rail.

You will be expected to have experience of telecoms engineering in the railway environment particularly on multi-disciplinary projects as well as an appreciation of other railway engineering disciplines. Previous experience of leading teams of engineers on projects, providing engineering input to tenders and their evaluation and the capability to communicate across all levels would be an advantage.

The role will involve working across the Telecoms discipline on Operational Comms and SISS systems and you will have proven experience of working and managing multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, during delivery. Demonstratable experience of the design processes and deployment of IP networks in support of multi-disciplinary projects. Ability to consider the impact of new or altered Telecoms infrastructure during solution development and manage updates to standards, process and product approval prior to entry into service.

As a Senior Project Engineer (Telecoms) you’ll lead and manage the use of appropriate engineering standards in relation to design and construction, on all projects so they comply with legislation, Railway Group and Network Rail company standards. Review and make recommendations on derogation and non-compliance applications to Telecoms engineering related standards and represent the region at standards working groups.

About the role (External)

1. Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to deliver a cost effective, high quality and safe approach to design, construction, commissioning and other technical activities on relevant projects. Review all relevant legislation and liaise with relevant governmental departments.

2. Monitor the competence of all Project Engineers working on projects within the functional discipline and provide functional guidance, direction and briefing.

3. Apply engineering controls and procedures to all projects so all design and construction contracts include reference to appropriate Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards applicable to their discipline.

4. Apply relevant techniques and procedures of quantified and qualitative risk assessment and HAZOP analysis to all projects and check whether the environmental aspects of all projects are managed in accordance with Network Rail Environmental Policy.

5. Monitor all projects for compliance with Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards and Network Rail project control procedures.

6. Advise project and programme management in respect of all construction activities, testing and commissioning, and site supervision. Monitor whether the design and construction elements meet the requirements of legislation, including the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM RA) and for Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) regulations.

7. Monitor the competency of contractors’ design, construction and specialist personnel.

8. Undertake reviews of design and construction activities. Arrange audits of contractors to monitor whether safety and quality of design, construction testing and commissioning and management systems are adequate.

9. Carry out the duties of Project Engineer (Telecoms) on multi-disciplinary projects.

10. Carry out the duties of designated project engineer (DPE) on multi-disciplinary projects.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• Significant experience in engineering disciplines, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across multi discipline areas
• Technical qualifications to at least HNC level or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant professional institution
• Experience of contracting
• Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects
• Knowledge of safety management and quality assurance
• Understanding of the arrangements required for the independent assessment of works
• Accident investigation experience

We would also like but it isn’t crucial to have/to be:

• Chartered status or equivalent in the particular discipline
• Appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works

How to apply (External)

Salary: £55,596 – £63,797

Closing date: 21st March 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We may close the advert early if we receive a large volume of applicants.

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Network Rail Benefits 

• 28 days annual leave – with the opportunity to buy and/or sell upto 5 days
• Access to a range of contributory pension schemes, and the potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
• Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75%
• We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted.
• A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
• Hybrid working (2/3 days a week in the office/on site) and enhanced family-friendly support
• Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
• 5 days of paid volunteering leave
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community

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