At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams on exciting Network Rail projects and ensure top-notch design delivery.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the transport sector while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in Controls and Communications engineering and a passion for mentoring.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Communications CRE on Network Rail projects.
- Supervise multidisciplinary engineering teams including engineers, specialists, and BIM/CAD technicians.
- Deliver proficient designs across Control Systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC, BMS) and Telecommunications (PAVA, FTN, GSM-R, CCTV, VOIP, RF Radio, etc.).
- Conduct formal design reviews (CAT2 checks) to ensure safety, buildability, and compliance.
- Undertake HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON studies where applicable.
- Manage and maintain design documentation: design registers, drawing registers, RFIs, TQs, MARs, and EWNs.
- Direct liaison with BIM/CAD teams for clash detection and design coordination.
- Attend and oversee FATs, SATs, and other compliance stages.
- Collaborate with installation teams to ensure practical and efficient design implementation.
- Support commercial teams in tracking design changes and valuing work.
- Engage with planning departments to schedule design, installation, and T&C activities.
- Manage subcontractor design and installation packages.
- Maintain quality and ensure compliance with VVB and client standards.
- Line Management Duties
- Manage and develop the Controls and Communications Engineering and Design teams.
- Lead team allocation, workload management, and mentoring.
- Deliver technical training and skills development programmes.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Expertise in Controls and Communications engineering design and delivery.
- Knowledge of electrical installation regulations, BIM, and design modelling standards.
- Proficient use of design tools (Amtech/Trimble, Cymap).
- Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience acting as a Network Rail CRE.
- Seven years' experience in a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineering role.
- Strong understanding of NR 02009, Network Rail and London Underground communications standards.
- Familiarity with HAZID/HAZOP/HAZCON methodologies.
- Desired
- Commercial and contractual awareness.
- Ability to mentor apprentices, graduates, and engineers.
- Capability to educate and guide internal stakeholders on technical matters.
- Experience with Auto CAD, Micro Station, and Revit (or equivalent BIM platforms).
- Previous experience within M&E contractors.
- Previous experience as a CEM (Contractors Engineering Manager).
Essential Qualifications
- HND in a relevant Engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.
- Membership of a recognised institution (CIBSE/IET).
- Valid CSCS Card (AQP or PQP minimum).
- Full UK driver's license.
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