At a Glance
- Tasks: Hold infrastructure managers accountable for Electrical & Power systems and support sustainable railway initiatives.
- Company: Join the Office of Rail and Road, a key regulator for Britain's railways.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work from various locations across the UK with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative team shaping the future of sustainable rail systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering, particularly in Electrical & Power systems.
The predicted salary is between 66582 - 80000 £ per year.
This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow.
At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain’s railways and monitor of performance on England’s strategic road network.
This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people.
This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future and equipped with the capabilities and ways of working required to support sector‑wide rail reform, while contributing to the government’s broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth.
Further detail on our future role is set out here.
Planning and Performance holds Network Rail to account for its performance and its stewardship of the national railway network infrastructure.
The team of Power, Signalling and Telecommunication Systems comprises discipline engineering experts for Electrical Power, Telecoms and Railway Signalling.
We support our Operations, Economic and Safety colleagues to ensure a safe, sustainable and reliable railway.
Reporting to the Principal, Electrification and Power engineer, the role is primarily dealing with holding infrastructure managers (IM’s) such as Network Rail and High Speed 1 to account for the asset management of Electrical & Power systems.
The role provides opportunities to work with the industry to help shape the progression of Electrical & Power systems to a more sustainable future and a reliable railway.
The job holder will be working with other ORR departments to provide subject matter opinion during investigations and Funding periodic reviews and be a key part of the Infrastructure Authorisation process.
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Engineer - Electrification and Power employer: Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
At the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment across multiple locations including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Our commitment to hybrid working fosters a flexible culture that empowers our employees while promoting professional growth through hands-on involvement in impactful projects. Join us to be part of a transformative journey where your contributions will directly influence the future of Britain's railways and road networks, all within a supportive and inclusive team atmosphere.
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Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Recruitment Team
