Senior Test Engineer (Band 3 SE)

Test and Commissioning Engineer – Train Systems - 047296

Salary: Pay band 3/Manager - Up to £71k + TfL Benefits

Location: Stratford / Various TfL

Contract: Permanent

Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us within Transport System Engineering and, as well as maintaining existing assets, you’ll deliver new systems and solutions. This is about connecting communities and creating opportunities, so we’re ready for the 21st century and beyond.

A Test and Commissioning Engineer vacancy exists within the Road & Rail Traffic Control Systems team. You will report functionally to the Principal Engineering Leader for T&C and for day-to-day works to your designated Delivery Manager. You will have proven relevant experience & the technical knowledge required to plan and undertake testing activities to bring infrastructure into use with new rolling stock.

The assignments for this role will be to test and commission both new signalling introduction on 4LM and the Infrastructure alterations currently being undertaken on the Piccadilly line Upgrade programme in time for the new longer Piccadilly line trains to arrive in 2024/25. New infrastructure involved will include new CBTC signalling, legacy signals, train information download systems, platform CCTV, radio, platform humps, new depot and sidings, and all the trackside infrastructure relating to a change in train stopping position. You will be expected to work on other programmes and projects across the TfL group as and when other assignments arise in future.

You will apply your expertise in planning test train movements and the testing of wayside infrastructure across a range of projects and programmes, including maintenance support, renewals, enhancements, and upgrades. You will apply a risk-based approach through all life-cycle phases in all areas of the discipline. There will be antisocial hours working required both on nights and weekends. You should have the flexibility and ability to travel anywhere in London to where the testing is taking place. This could be anywhere on the TfL network in London.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Knowledge of depot operations and rolling stock maintenance / systems / operation / practices.
• Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of writing safe systems of work.
• Knowledge of LU rulebook and working arrangements to make trains available for testing in engineering hours and possessions / closures.
• Knowledge of the Infrastructure systems that enable a train to stop safely every day on platforms and in sidings and depot areas.
• Ability to communicate and develop test plans and engage and influence stakeholders, critical in delivering the plan every time in engineering hours and possessions / closures.
• Ability to identify, plan, and evaluate options, including cost and timescale implications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the team.
• Ability to problem solve in potentially business-critical situations.
• Ability to work independently where appropriate on the operational railway and have the ability to gain the licenses to supervise others when undertaking testing using test trains and to undertake test measurement in and around trains on the operational railway.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the fundamentals of writing safe systems of work for doing trackside tests with the new trains and confirm compatibility with the Infrastructure introduced trackside to accommodate it.
• Delivery of projects through the complete life cycle, from concept to operational service, including knowledge of governing Standards and industry best practice.
• Knowledge of TfL assurance and pathway products associated with testing and bringing assets into use and handover and introducing changes to Rolling Stock or Rolling Stock practices.

It’s important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That’s because, wherever you join us, you’ll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope, and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise. So come and bring on tomorrow, as a Senior Test Engineer at TfL.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a covering letter. Word format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th January 2025 @ 23:59.

Eligibility – Internal employees
Previous Applications
If you have been unsuccessful in applying for this role within the last six months, you need not re-apply.

Probation
In line with our Resourcing Policy (2023), internal employees are required to complete their probationary period before applying for internal TfL positions, unless they have a Director’s exception. If in doubt, please speak with your functional line manager.

Formal warnings
Internal employees with any current formal warnings are not eligible to apply for internal TfL vacancies until expiry of the warning. Ineligible applications may be withdrawn.

NPL Applications
Applications to internally advertised roles can only be accepted from temporary workers who are on PAYE terms via agency, or PAYE via Umbrella Companies. Temporary workers who are paid through their own limited companies are not covered by the Agency Worker Regulations and are ineligible to apply.

Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• 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
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

Organisation
TFL ENGINEERING

Job
General

Position Type
Full Time