Location
Derby, GB
Department Name
AM Route EM Signalling (570300) G1
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Vacancy : Asset Engineer (R&E)
Location : East Midlands Control Centre
Salary : £43,588 to £51,719
Role Type : Permanent
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Brief Description
Determine the signalling renewal requirements for the future signalling engineering work bank primarily based upon asset condition. Specify works through signalling remits and agree acceptance criteria for signal engineering projects to deliver the required scope in accordance with current engineering policies.
Provide assurance checks on the current signalling work bank to assure the works are being delivered to scope, cost and agreed timescales.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
- Inspect the signalling asset and prioritise renewals for inclusion in the Signal engineering work bank. Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.
- Develop signalling renewal and enhancement schemes to prior to handover for delivery. Following handover, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and any changes agreed. Check that completed schemes are appropriately assessed to determine they meet the project remit.
- Specify acceptance criteria for signalling engineering works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate. Carry out assurance checks on signalling deliverers to confirm they are being discharged appropriately.
- Work with other asset management teams to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activities across the railway infrastructure system and identify critical technical problems.
- Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.
- Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of signalling engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built‘ status.
- Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required.
- Carry out Engineering verification activities in support of the national programme.
- Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the [Discipline] asset condition database and the renewals work bank.
Essential
Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
- Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution
- Significant signalling engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
- Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
- Knowledge of policy and standards relating to Signalling engineering
- Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
- An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
- Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems
- Knowledge of project management techniques
Please note: Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment
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How To Apply (External)
Salary: £43,588 to £51,719
Closing date: 24th July, 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted
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