Engineer [M&E]

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About the function...

Technical Authority (TA) are a vitally important part of the freight and passenger business. We are here to consistently deliver for our front line and customers today, tomorrow and for the future.

TA's purpose is to support our front line to deliver safe and efficient performance for passengers and freight. We do this through providing technical leadership and specialist expertise, managing the National Control and Competence Frameworks, facilitating technical growth and lateral learning and assuring regional delivery.

Our role is to find creative technical solutions to problems, to set effective strategy and policy, to cut red tape, to find better ways of doing things and to provide strong competence and assurance regimes that make sure we do things effectively.

This vacancy is for an Engineer in the M&E Power Distribution Team in the Technical Authority. The workstreams will be varied but will focus on low voltage fixed plant equipment and involve working with internal and external departments to Network Rail.
Brief Description

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an Engineer [M&E] to cover a Permanent position based In Milton Keynes.

As an Engineer, you'll be responsible for taking the lead and working under the guidance of a Principal Engineer, acting as the technical expert or engineering support on a variety of low voltage fixed plant equipment (e.g., signalling power distribution systems, rail heating systems, operational lighting, etc.). The M&E Power Distribution team acts as the technical specialists for Network Rail with regards to this equipment. Liaison with both internal Network Rail departments and outside parties is a key requirement with good communication skills essential. Financial control and reporting in line with departmental procedures will be conducted for all projects.

A Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical or Electrical/Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering is a must, along with experience and detailed knowledge of the working principles of plant and equipment. The ability to write technical reports and specifications as well as design capabilities in your field of expertise is desirable.
About the role (External)

What are the key accountabilities?

In this role, you will undertake a diverse range of tasks which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Act as focal point for best practice and technical advice in own specialist area.

• Provide support for incident and technical investigation and analysis.

• Provide support for capability and performance assessment of options and designs.

• Support the delivery of activities required by Network Rail policy and standards, incorporating legislation and international standards as appropriate.

• Support the development of and work to agreed operational processes.

• Provide support for strategy, product acceptance and asset development.

• Identify and prioritise actions to address defects and deliver corrective actions.

• Schedule and undertake analysis and risk assessments and develop mitigating actions.

• Monitor and evaluate technical and related asset data.

• Undertake information management, record-keeping and Engineering Verification activities.

• Act as Delivery Manager for delivery of a specific project or portfolio of projects and deliver projects to time, cost and quality.

What are the essential skills and experience we're looking for?

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience (Level 4 / 5).

• Experience in a relevant engineering area.

• Sound knowledge of relevant policies and standards.

• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.

We would also like, but it's not essential:

• Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer.

• Project management experience and awareness of project management techniques.

• Railway industry experience.

• Qualifications with regards to BS7671.

For a full list of the key accountabilities and essential/desirable criteria, please click apply and you will be taken to the network rail external site where you can see the attached Network Rail Job Description.]]>