Senior Technology Engineer [GSM-R & Digital Radio]
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 Responsibility
Network Rail owns and operates its own dedicated Command and Control digital radio system, based on the legally mandated GSM-R / EIRENE specifications. The system was installed between 2002 and 2012 and is likely to be in operation until the late 2030s, and possibly beyond. The system supports both operational voice and data services, and in areas where ETCS has been deployed, failure results in trains being unable to move. The system contributed to saving lives and has enabled the railway to continue to raise levels of safety and performance.
The posts being advertised are within the Asset and Architecture group which sits within the newly formed DDaT directorate. The primary role of the team is to manage the GSM-R system requirements and strategic vision across three primary areas;
• Operational Voice – primarily Train to Track
• System Engineering & Assurance
• Radio and Access Technology
Each of the three roles will act as a specialist within one of the three core areas identified. The successful candidate in each area will need a good working knowledge of both the legal framework in which the system operates and an understanding of system deployment within the UK rail environment.
Responsibilities of the group include the development of system strategies, asset roadmaps and service assurance and evolution plans to help ensure the system continues to deliver it’s vital safety and performance function whilst also leveraging additional capabilities. The work will include interaction with both internal and external bodies responsible for the standards that govern system deployment and use, with the aim of progressing towards becoming a Subject Matter Expert.
The group will also have responsibility for the management of the Technical File, aspects of System Safety Management, and Product Approval, and awareness of the processes that operate in these areas would be beneficial.
The roles will play a significant part of the development of asset management strategies and policies associated with the service and asset development of GSM-R and its successor systems and the development of system assurance plans.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Incorporated Engineer, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of learning
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience
- Substantial engineering experience in a project or maintenance environment in GSM-R & Digital Radio
- Knowledge of policies and standards relating to GSM-R & Digital Radio
- Knowledge of the engineering safety management and risk assessment processes
- Holds relevant professional license or capable of achieving within reasonable time-scales
- Understanding of project management and financial analysis principles
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer
- Experience in a safety critical role
- Experience in both maintenance and projects
- Good understanding and experience of assurance activities
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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Package Description
Vacancy type: 3 potential vacancies available. 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 Enterprise House, The Quadrant, Milton Keynes, Manchester, York or Stoke.
Closing date: 21st May 2024
Interviews will be held Virtually
Band & Salary: Band 3C
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….
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
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd