Senior Engineer (Telecoms)

About Network Rail

The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers.

Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution. Network Rail Training are seeking an individual to set our digital and legacy telecoms training strategy to enable our customers and Region colleagues to have a capable and competent workforce.

Brief Description

The role incumbent will lead on devising the strategy, its implementation plans and also act as our subject matter expert for the ongoing maintenance of our telecoms portfolio and new training solutions.

Network Rail owns and operates its own dedicated Command and Control digital radio system, based on the legally mandated GSM-R / EIRENE specifications. The system was installed between 2002 and 2012 and is likely to be in operation until the late 2030s, and possibly beyond. The system supports both operational voice and data services, and in areas where ETCS has been deployed, failure results in trains being unable to move. The system contributed to saving lives and has enabled the railway to continue to raise levels of safety and performance.

About the role (External)

Main Responsibilities

1. Determine our training delivery strategy
2. Establish our training delivery capability
3. Maintain the technical accuracy of the telecoms portfolio
4. Support the analysis, design, development and implementation of new training solutions

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will need a good working knowledge of both the legal framework in which telecoms systems operate and an understanding of system deployment within the UK rail environment. The role will play a significant part in the support of asset management strategies and policies associated with the service and asset development of GSM-R and its successor systems.

Essential

1. Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience (Level 6)
2. Membership of a relevant technical body
3. Broad technical engineering experience of the telecoms discipline
4. Project or financial planning and management experience

Desirable

1. Management or supervisory experience
2. Chartered status
3. Formal Project Management qualification (e.g. APMP, PRINCE2, PMIP, MSP)
4. Proven ability in managing commercial, contractual, and financial issues
5. Knowledge of the railway industry and an understanding of railway infrastructure

How to apply (External)

Role: Senior Engineer

Location: Nationwide, You will be based at either a Network Rail local office or Training Centre

Salary: Band 3C £55,596 - £62,546

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 20/11/2024

Interviews will be held virtually and will include technical questions.

For more information, please refer to the full Job Description attached.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk

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