Technical Lead in Folkestone

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to provide engineering expertise and strategic asset management support across our track infrastructure assets.

As the technical authority within the department, you will lead engineering analysis, interpret asset performance data, and support key decisions relating to maintenance, renewal programmes, and future investment planning.

Working closely with Engineering teams, Project Managers, and System Specialists, you will provide technical leadership that supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical infrastructure assets across our UK and France operations.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to influence long-term asset strategies, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a strong learning and development culture through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

• Lead asset management activities, analysing engineering and condition-monitoring data to support maintenance, renewal, and investment decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise to support departmental objectives and long-term asset strategies.
• Maintain oversight of asset performance, reliability, safety, and lifecycle management.
• Act as the primary technical contact for Project Managers, coordinating responses to engineering queries and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and asset condition assessments to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance practices through data-led analysis and collaboration with technical specialists.
• Support contract specification, contractor selection, and technical assurance of externally delivered services.
• Promote technical excellence by mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and supporting competency development across the team.
• Provide technical support during major incidents, investigations, operational challenges, and infrastructure projects.
• Participate in the management on-call rota and deputise for the Track Manager when required.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, ideally within a railway discipline.
• Demonstrable experience within a railway engineering environment.
• Strong asset management and engineering analysis capability, including interpretation of technical and performance data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing reports and presenting technical information to a range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Railway infrastructure or track engineering experience.
• IOSH qualification.
• Assessor and/or training qualifications.
• Leadership or technical authority experience.
• Change management experience, including CSM-RA.
• Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis.
• French language skills.

Person Specification

• Demonstrates the ability to analyse complex information and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Applies sound engineering judgement to support safe and effective decision-making.
• Communicates technical and non-technical information clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders.
• Builds effective working relationships and collaborates across multidisciplinary teams.
• Builds credibility and provides specialist advice to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Effectively plans, organises and prioritises work to manage competing demands and achieve objectives.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and takes appropriate action to address issues, risks and inefficiencies.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Shares knowledge and supports the development of others through coaching, mentoring and collaboration.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities and operational demands whilst maintaining high standards of performance.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates flexibility in supporting operational requirements, including participation in an on-call rota when required.
• Maintains a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Values diverse perspectives and contributes positively to an inclusive and collaborative working environment.

Please Note

From 1 January 2021, non-British and non-Irish nationals who do not already hold a UK immigration status will be required to obtain a visa in order to be able to work in the UK.

Before applying for this role, please ensure that you are permitted to apply.

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