Engineering Specialist

We partner with our Network Rail routes and regions, delivering critical services and essential equipment to help get passengers and good to where they need to be. To find out more watch our video.

You will be delivering engineering and assurance activities for the fleet to be fit-for-purpose and compliant with relevant legislation and standards.

You will support fleet engineering works which support the continuous improvement of the fleet and enhance capabilities which meet business objectives of the customer.

• Provide specialist technical input into the sourcing and delivery of construction, maintenance, repair, modifications and overhaul of fleet assets ensuring that works meet all legislation and standards.

• Provide specialist technical input into the production of engineering specifications and contract negotiations for fleet assets to meet customer requirements legislation and standards.

• Identify improvements to the fleet to increase safety, performance and capability through changes to processes, procedures, instructions, working practices and physical modifications.

• Provide specialist input to development and implement of engineering management, assurance systems and asset strategy which are complaint with relevant standards and legislation, undertake audit programmes and investigations as required.

• Provide technical input into contract and service level management; monitoring of key performance indicators and the implementation of corrective actions.

• Maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers and key internal departments.

• Support assurance activities for fleets including; production of maintenance plans, management of asset data, performance monitoring and management of change.

• Manage own competence and development plan; including knowledge of; design, maintenance, overhaul, modification, projects management and approvals of the fleet.

• Identify and manage the resolution of engineering issues, prioritisation of tasks and, where necessary, escalate where they have the potential to impact on service delivery.

• Support the development of other engineers within the fleet community by mentoring / coaching.

You will have the following:

Essential

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience (Level 4 / 5)
• Substantial experience in a relevant engineering area
• Sound knowledge of relevant policies and standards
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
• Able to use engineering data to make critical decisions.
• Interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant subject (Level 6)
• Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer
• Project management experience and awareness of project management techniques
• Railway industry experience.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users.

As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information

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.

IRC2247946

The positions is based in Milton Keynes, with possibility of remote/flexible working as required.

Salary range: £41,711 to £46,925 per annum - 35 hours a week

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 subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.

Closing date: 8 June 2023

Click ‘apply for this job’ to apply. If you would like to know more about the role please contact sebastian.southcombe@networkrail.co.uk

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.