Senior Test & Commissioning Engineer

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Brief Description
On behalf of our Regional and National Clients, lead the monitoring of projects in the delegated portfolio, in compliance with test and commissioning standards and procedures. Monitor that the projects are effectively and efficiently delivering the client/customer expectations for signalling testing and commissioning activities for allocated schemes. Monitor the compliance of testing and commissioning activities with the relevant legislation, railway group and company standards and verify whether signalling systems can be safely accepted into use.

About the role (External)
Role: Senior Test & Commissioning Engineer [Signalling]

Salary: 55,596-70,886 (Band 3C)

Locations:, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Derby, York, Glasgow

Contract Type: Permanent

Interview Dates: Interviews will be scheduled once advert has closed

The Signalling Engineering & Innovation team provide expertise in signal engineering, development of signalling standards, product and technology innovation support, and assurance of signal works testing activities across Network Rail infrastructure to improve safety, performance, increase reliability and deliver efficiencies within Network Rail and across the rail industry.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of technical guidance to Clients of the staging, possession and temporary works arrangements required for the testing and commissioning activities of allocated projects. Evaluate the multi-discipline programme for adverse effect on the testing and commissioning Programme.
• Lead the review and acceptance of test planning documentation including testing and commissioning plans and testing strategies.
• Approve the appointment of the tester in charge and carry out verification reviews of competence of signalling testing and commissioning engineers working on projects.
• Lead and support pre-commissioning readiness reviews to manage and reduce the risks associated with signalling pre-commissioning testing activities on Projects and verify readiness for commissioning by ensuring that an appropriate level of assurance is undertaken at key points in advance of commissioning.
• Lead, plan and undertake inspections of signalling testing and commissioning activities carried out by contractors.
• Accept signalling systems into use, or delegate acceptance to an appropriate testing and commissioning engineer.
• Review, and where appropriate approve, deferral of test logs. Progress to closure of deferred test logs and commissioning documentation.
• Provide independent testing and commissioning guidance and support to investigations and inquiries. Participate in investigations of incidents relating to testing and commissioning where required.
• Evaluate issues arising from testing activities and techniques to expose best practice, leading to a reduction in on site testing.

The Ideal Candidate should have all the essential criteria below

• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or hold IRSE Licence Category 7.8.110C Engineering Manager (Testing) or capable of achieving within 2 years.
• Extensive knowledge of signalling equipment, systems and processes.
• A sound knowledge of signalling design and testing & commissioning procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Excellent written and oral skills.

Desirable but not essential

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Corporate Member of the Institute of Railway Engineers (IRSE)
• Formal qualification in testing management or principles testing.
• Previous experience in a related role.
• Knowledge of, and previous experience of testing of, the European Train Control System (ETCS)

For more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please find the full job description attached below.

Company

Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.

From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.

We’re proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training and career development opportunities. As the railway becomes bigger and more technologically advanced, it’s crucial that our employees have the right skills to develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead.

We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.

We also know that it’s vital to get each individual’s training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.

Your health, wellbeing and benefits

We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe, that should come first.

We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.

We have a range of benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave entitlement.
• My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
• A range of pension schemes.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.

What Diversity and Inclusion means to us

‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.

Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail – making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.

Disability Confident Leader

Network Rail is an accredited Disability Confident Leader. This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.

Find out more about our recruitment process.