Sponsor (Renewals & Investment Engineer)
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!
For further information of the role please contact Brijesh.Sheth@networkrail.co.uk
Main Responsibility
Support delivery of the DDaT (Digital Data and Technology) Telecoms Operations CP7 Strategic Business Plan. As Renewals and Investment Engineer, you will be responsible for sponsoring Telecoms Renewals funded projects, which may comprise the renewal of existing telecoms infrastructure or development and deployment of new Telecoms capabilities. In some cases projects may be funded by 3rd parties.
Key responsibilities include
- Project initiation, remitting, scoping and clarifying requirements, business case development including critical review and challenge, and approach to investment authority and producing investment submissions
- Stakeholder management and alignment to strategic goals, does the business case still stand, will the scheme deliver what the client / business needs, does the scope of the project continue to reflect business objectives and priorities
- Oversight of project, management of change and escalation
Knowledge of telecoms is highly desirable, although not expected to be subject matter experts.
Taking an interest and ability to learn is critical in order for sponsors to have sufficient understanding of project scope and objective / customer requirements, to appropriately remit schemes and subsequently provide oversight, challenge and support to project teams.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Experience of dealing with project renewals and liaising with people at all levels
- Ability to articulate complex business problems into manageable work packages and produce synthesised logical solutions
- Proven ability to write coherently, conveying report / investment information in a concise manner
- Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills
- Experience of leading a successful team
Desirable
- Experience in a commercial or delivery environment
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
| Renewals & Investment Engineer / Sponsor |
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 Enterprise House, The Quadrant, Milton Keynes, Manchester
Please note we only have one position available and you may see this role within a different location.
Closing date: 8th August 2024
Interviews will be held Face to Face
Band & Salary: 3B
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
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