Senior Design Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our expanding Rail Systems Engineering team. You will be working in a part of Telent that is dedicated to maintaining the UK wide rail network. Our customers include Transport for London, Network Rail and a host of Train Operating Companies. Reporting to the Lead Design Engineer, the Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering project upgrade works across Transport for London and Network Rail infrastructure.

Acting as the Senior Design Engineer for customer projects, you will be responsible for undertaking all technical aspects of projects. This will include managing the production of design packages for minor and major works for new and existing system upgrades, ensuring all works are conducted to the correct standard, working with project management teams to scope for new works and production of quotations.

• Management of technical interface to client discipline engineer.
• Manage and produce designs.
• Perform reviews to verify designs are compliant to contract technical requirements.
• Ensure designs are risk assessed in accordance with CDM obligations.
• Ensure designs are fully integrated with other disciplines.
• Manage and produce test documentation to validate the implemented designs.
• Provide technical support to implementation teams.
• Produce as-built documentation and associated test results.
• Report against programme to relevant Project Manager.
• Drive efficiencies in repeated work scopes through design re-use.
• Implement robust processes that aim to eliminate Telent incurred re-work costs in all delivery phases.
• Ensure designers are efficiently utilised.
• Produce Resource plans for customer works.
• Interface with internal and external engineering teams to ensure all works are planned and completed on time.
• Effective communicator (both written and verbal).
• Support the evolution of technical support solutions across customer estates, integrating emerging technologies to enhance service delivery.
• Build and support reference systems through FAT and on-site implementation.

• Strong background in System design, integration and testing for the following technologies:
• PA/PAVA Design experience - Public Address, Voice Alarm and Induction Loops.
• Station Management Systems.
• Security CCTV (Analogue and IP).
• Customer Information Systems and Displays.
• Passenger Help Points.
• Data Networks.
• OPO/TtT CCTV System.
• Proven rail industry experience and leadership in engineering delivery.

• Degree or HNC in Engineering (preferred).
• Industry recognition such as Chartered Engineer status or MIET membership (preferred).
• IRSE License.
• Industry recognition chartered, MIET etc.

What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role include:

• 26 days annual leave, plus public holidays, plus the option to buy up to 10 days or sell six days each year.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well. Brilliance brought together. We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focussed.