Engineering Control Document Lead in London

Location: TfL Head office Buildings, TfL Corporate

Salary: Up to £85,000.00 (dependant on experience)

Grade: Pay Band 4

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Stratford / Southark / hybrid

Application Closing Date: Friday 14th of August at 23:59

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Overview of Role

This role is responsible for the leadership and management of technical documentation within the scope of Engineering & Asset Strategy (E&AS), specifically Engineering Control Documents (ECD). The role leads the Technical Standards Modernisation programme, ensuring that engineering requirements are streamlined, fit for purpose, and enable the delivery of both financial and non‑financial benefits across the current business plan. The post holder will drive the reduction of unnecessary complexity and bureaucracy, champion the harmonisation of engineering standards across Transport for London (TfL), and promote innovation in technical requirements. This role provides strategic leadership to ensure standards support efficient delivery, operational performance, and long‑term asset sustainability.

Key Accountabilities

The purpose of the role is to lead the management of technical documents within the purview of Engineering & Asset Strategy (E&AS) including the Technical Standards Modernisation Work stream. The post holder will provide leadership, work to reduce bureaucracy, advocate modernisation and innovation enabling TfL to become an intelligent client. The post holder will lead ongoing implementation and adoption of new ways of working across E&AS (and value chain) and manage the procurement, delivery and integration of the Engineering Control Document (ECD) Digital Portal. Works closely with budget holders, Senior Leaders (i.e. Finance, Operations, Capital delivery etc.) and influences E&AS Head of Functions/ Delivery to obtain buy‑in for new process for realising financial and non‑financial benefits. Responsible for realising non‑financial benefits and enabling cash‑able financial benefits across TfL including Operations and Capital directorates.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of technical control documents, Rail and Road transport regulation, health and safety legislation
• Detailed knowledge of Engineering asset life cycle, financial management principals, Procurement processes, business planning and benefits management
• Knowledge of digital document management tools, web technologies and data management systems
• Knowledge of innovation trends in transport and infrastructure

Skills

• Involves interpreting regulatory requirements, resolving inconsistencies in documentation practices, and managing cross functional input
• Strategic decision-making, resolving conflicts between disciplines and team, and balancing innovation with regulatory compliance
• Change management, working with ambiguity and remaining agile in face of uncertainty
• Communication and influencing senior stakeholders, negotiation, managing safety and compliance in regulatory context

Experience

• Engineering management experience, commercial acumen with proven record of delivering safe and compliant, innovative solutions within transport operations
• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management at a senior level essential
• Demonstrable experience of providing direction in relation to the development of policy, data management and leading digital transformation and integration with existing systems

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Benefits

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn't match or can't be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we'll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.