Job Description

At Network Rail, we\'re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We\'re an organisation where people matter. When you\'re part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.

The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we\'re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About our people and the recruitment process - We\'re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

\xc2\xb7 Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

\xc2\xb7 A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

\xc2\xb7 GWR ticket alliance - Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 5 friends and family to use across the GWR network (20 passes per year)

\xc2\xb7 Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

\xc2\xb7 A range of Pension schemes to choose from

\xc2\xb7 Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, and enhanced family friendly support.

\xc2\xb7 5 days paid volunteering leave.

\xc2\xb7 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.

\xc2\xb7 In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

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We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.

Brief Description

To act as a signalling scheme specialist for all signalling alterations within the Wales & Western Region.

Specialising in scheme risk analysis ensuring emerging good practice and lessons learnt from other schemes nationally are adopted within the Wales & Western region.

Provide support and guidance in signalling risk analysis to allocated signalling schemes within the Wales & Western region.

Assist in the national Major scheme plan review process.

About the role (External)

Your Main Responsibilities will be to:

1. Carry out engineering risk assessment of allocated proposals from Strategic Development & project Selection into Project Design.

2. Provide specialist advice to teams developing signalling layouts across all functions within Capital Delivery, Asset management, Route Services and external suppliers.

3. Manage the minor scheme plan sign-off process for allocated routes.

4. Monitor for consistency in the application of risk ID and evaluation methods (e.g.HAZOP, QRA, SORAT, and the NR/L2/SIG/14201), as suitable to evaluate and compare options.

5. Review risk analysis of schemes in development and provide functional direction to the teams.

6. Provide specialist advice resource so that all detailed engineering and development activities, result in schemes that are affordable, meet programme requirements in a safe & environmentally responsible manner and are delivered to time, cost and quality.

7. Maintain an interface with W&W Regional and National Signal Engineers within the Engineering Function.

You will ideally have

\xc2\xb7 Working towards an engineering degree or equivalent industry-recognised training qualification.

\xc2\xb7 IRSE Licence holder Signalling Principles Designer or Signalling Schemes Designer, Signalling Design Verifier, Design Manager (S) or working towards.

\xc2\xb7 A demonstrable aptitude for option development.

\xc2\xb7 Strong evaluation and decision-making skills.

\xc2\xb7 A working knowledge of rail engineering; relevant successful experience working in the signalling discipline and an adequate understanding of all other related disciplines.

\xc2\xb7 An ability to work and communicate effectively in a team context.

\xc2\xb7 An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure.

\xc2\xb7 Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.

What could set you apart

\xc2\xb7 Foundation degree in engineering

\xc2\xb7 Membership of a relevant engineering professional institution.

\xc2\xb7 Experience in design, installation and maintenance.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide.

How to apply (External)

\xc2\xa355,596 to \xc2\xa362,546 per annum.

Closing date: 28th August 2023.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We\'re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we\'re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact or visit the connect page: . For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.

Network Rail is a and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you\'re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

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