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As a Railway Alliance supply partner, we currently have a requirement for a Signalling Project Engineer to oversee a portfolio of railway signalling upgrades and projects.

As the ideal candidate you will have extensive experience of Signalling Assurance and Design, Construction review and approval from Grip 2 – 8. You would have managed and taken the lead developing projects (from Grip 2), advising and reviewing designs with the design team, held responsibility for then assuring them, and then undertaking construction review and approval, assisting the project and engineering team throughout the construction phase.

It's important to note that this role is specific to signalling, and thus, prior experience in signalling, preferably in maintenance, construction, testing, and/or design, is essential. You will be expected to work across multiple projects in the portfolio, so a solid understanding of relevant standards, particularly NR/L2/INI/02009, is crucial.

Senior / Project Engineer roles and responsibilities:

As a Signalling Project Engineer, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, and your role will encompass the assurance of design and/or construction activities for assigned projects, ensuring strict adherence to the guidelines outlined in relevant legislation, Group and company standards.

You will play a vital role in collaborating closely with CREs (Contractors Responsible Engineers), CEMs (Contractors Engineering Managers), Project Managers, and various internal and external stakeholders.

• Implement Network Rail systems and procedures to ensure a cost-effective, high-quality, safe, and environmentally responsible approach to design, construction, commissioning, and other technical activities on relevant projects. This should be done while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and involving appropriate communication with regulators and other relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee the specific projects managed by Capital Delivery to ensure they adhere to Network Rail's standards and specifications. Ensure that allocated design and construction contracts incorporate references to and comply with the relevant Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards, formal specifications, and procedures.
• Effectively manage all engineering activities to ensure they result in schemes that are not only financially viable but also meet program requirements in a manner that prioritises safety and environmental responsibility. This includes strict adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Uphold the use of appropriate techniques and procedures for both quantified and qualitative risk assessments and HAZOP analysis for allocated projects. Additionally, oversee the environmental aspects of these projects in accordance with Network Rail's environmental policy.
• Continuously monitor the performance of design and specialist consultants as well as contractors involved in the projects.
• Provide expert project management advice for all construction activities, encompassing testing, commissioning, and site supervision. Ensure that the design and construction elements of relevant projects meet the requirements of current legislation, including adherence to construction design management (CDM) regulations.
• Vigilantly monitor the competency of contractors' design, construction, and specialist personnel.
• Conduct thorough reviews of design and construction activities and arrange for audits of contractors to assess the adequacy of safety, environmental, and quality management systems throughout the design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Undertake the responsibilities of the Designated Project Engineer (DPE) for specific projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Actively identify and promote best practices across various project teams to facilitate continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Senior / Project Engineer requirements:

• Membership in a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or education to a degree level or possession of an IRSE (Institution of Railway Signal Engineers) License.
• Proven and successful record as a Signalling Engineer, ideally with hands-on involvement in construction, testing, and design projects across various disciplines.
• Proficiency in quality assurance practices.
• Understanding of the procedures necessary for the independent assessment of work.
• Competence in CDM (Construction Design and Management), risk assessment, and conducting internal and external audits.
• Familiarity with the IDC/IDR Process.
• Understanding of the MSRP process and its associated requirements.
• Familiarity with structuring safety cases to support projects.
• Outstanding communication skills, vital for effective teamwork and seamless collaboration across various facets of the organisation.

Senior / Project Engineer Benefits:

• Fully remote working.
• Long term contract opportunity.
• Negotiable on day rate, dependent upon experience.