Senior Engineer [Buildings]
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Brief Description
What will you be doing?
To provide technical engineering input, support and advice across the Operational Property Building portfolio in accordance with the asset policy and technical strategy.
About the role (External)
About the role
• Provide expert advice input and support associated with the provision of services for our customers and suppliers.
• Lead in the development of the Regional Asset Strategy for the ongoing management of the Buildings Services and M&E for inclusion in the CP7 strategic business plan.
• Support professional leadership for Operational Property.
• Provide expert advice, support and input to technical accident and incident investigations.
• Support the setting of policy and standards, operational processes and systems. Manage the design and delivery of programmes for the development of technical capability required within Network Rail, including the competence framework and effective training materials.
• Provide the technical input to the development of the standards, specifications, means of compliance and KPIs for Asset Management, including system risks. Support engineering analysis and risk assessment, including assessment of applications for derogations and non-compliance.
• Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.
• Support the development of strategy, technology and assets across functions and with industry partners. Liaise with product manufacturers, including external stakeholder e.g. TOC and provide input into the acceptance processes.
• Proactively research and respond to changes in the internal and external requirements and practice which impact upon policy and standards.
• Identify opportunities for technical and business process improvement and innovation, developing business cases and Investment Papers where required.
• Support Engineering Verification activities.
In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience (Level 6)
• Membership of a relevant technical body
• Broad technical engineering experience
• Project or financial planning and management experience
We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:
• Management or supervisory experience
• Chartered status
• Formal Project Management qualification (e.g. APMP, PRINCE2, PMIP, MSP)
• Proven ability in managing commercial, contractual and financial issues
• Knowledge of the railway industry and a understanding of railway infrastructure]]>