Principal Engineer (Telecoms) [Architecture-Corp, Voice &DC]

Package Description

Vacancy type:  Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours.

Location: Flexible, London, Milton Keynes 

Closing date: 13th May 2024

Band & Salary: 2C

Job Introduction

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.

As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology.  From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.

Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded.   You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!

Main Responsibilities

To provide technical expertise and direction for a designated engineering discipline. [Architecture-Corporate , Voice & Data Centres].

• Lead the provision of expert advice, input and support associated with the provision of services for our projects, customers, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Provide professional leadership for the development of engineers aligned to the engineering discipline and undertake professional mentorship of engineers in support of their achievement of professional registration to their relevant Engineering Council.
• Lead the technical input to accident and incident investigations and CIPs for safety verification.
• Lead the setting of architecture, roadmaps, standards, operational processes and systems. Manage the design and delivery of programmes for the development of technical capability required within Network Rail, including competence frameworks and effective training materials
• Lead the technical input to the development of the standards, specifications, means of compliance (including applications for derogations and non-compliance) and KPIs for Asset Management, including system risk and Product Acceptance process and vehicle/infrastructure interface.
• Deliver strategy and Asset Policy within the technical engineering area in liaison with experts internally and externally including regulatory bodies.
• Proactively research and respond to changes in the internal and external requirements and practice, which impact upon policy, standards and architectures.
• Act as Technical Authority for delivery of a specific project or portfolio of projects and deliver projects within time, cost and quality.
• Identify opportunities for technical and business process improvement and innovation, developing business cases and Investment Papers where required.
• Manage Engineering Verification activities including Lead Reviewer NR/L2/RSE/100 eg management of the [Architecture-Corp, Voice & DC] Technical File on behalf of the Professional Head Telecoms
• Represent Network Rail externally to the industry and input to European issues as required, speaking on and publishing in relevant platforms e.g Agency Change Management, [Architecture-Corp, Voice & DC] Change Control.
• Identify [asset] service opportunities for the implementation of technical improvements that add value to the business through achievement of 'safer, secure, better, faster, cheaper' [Architecture-Corp, Voice & DC] platform infrastructure, based on current and future requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of competency frameworks and specify the engineering discipline training needs.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Chartered Engineer or demonstrate equivalent experience (Level 7)
• Substantial experience in [Architecture-Corp, Voice &DC] engineering or operations within a GB rail operational or equivalent environment.
• Architect technical knowledge level of [Architecture-Corp, Voice & DC] platforms as well as an awareness of security architectures and any associated platforms that either support [Architecture-Corp, Voice & DC] or utilise [Architecture-Corp, Voice & DC].
• Delivery of complex [Architecture-Corp, Voice &DC] networks & services
• A sound knowledge of applicable policies, standards, national and international legislation
• Experience of developing technology and product strategies
• Understanding of CSM and the regulatory framework with respect to operational telecoms provision (system and service). 
• Experience of working within a critical national infrastructure, safety critical or security environment and operating within a regulated environment

Desirable

• Formal Project Management qualification (e.g. APMP, PRINCE2, PMIP, MSP)
• Strong commercial awareness and financially astute
• Broad and extensive experience in the development of engineering technology
• Experience of working in railway infrastructure management or a similar safety critical environment
• TOGAF, ITIL or eTOM certifications

We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.

At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link

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About The Company

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.

🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.

🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.

 🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.

🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during       significant life moments

Plus, more…. 

We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.

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.