Senior Technology Engineer [Voice Switching]
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
Provide company technical direction to developments in the area of Voice services. Develop cost optimised engineering solutions to support today’s railway and the railway of the future.
- Identify opportunities and manage innovation to facilitate the achievement of corporate objectives.
- Lead the customer-focused development of equipment, systems and processes to agreed cost, time and quality. Confirm the business case remains robust throughout developments.
- Provide input to the development of policy and to the development and management of voice services and standards, specifications and engineering competence requirements.
- Maintain close liaison with manufacturers who wish to supply equipment to the railway. Influence the development of technology to meet company needs. Provide technical input to acceptance processes.
- Provide expert technical advice on Voice services and associated equipment, systems and processes to the rest of the organisation and to external bodies.
- Provide expert technical input to investigations and the management of resulting recommendations.
- Conduct Engineering verification activities as directed in support of the national programme and provide support to other corporate assurance processes.
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 the area of Voice
- Knowledge of policies and standards relating to cables & immunisation
- 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: 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, The Quadrant Milton Keynes, Manchester Piccadilly Tower Block, London Enterprise House
Closing date: 26th April 2024
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