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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive knowledge in railway engineering, including rolling stock, digital signalling, and interoperability regulations. Proven ability to provide strategic direction, manage engineering teams, and engage effectively with stakeholders across the GB and European rail industry.
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Chartered EngineerFellowship of a Chartered Engineering InstitutionExtensive Knowledge of Interoperability and Safety RegulationsExperience in Railway Engineering ManagementStrong Stakeholder Engagement Skills
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Hard Skills
Railway EngineeringDigital SignallingInteroperability RegulationsSafety CertificationRolling Stock StrategySupply Chain ManagementTechnical Specifications for InteroperabilityAnalytical Problem-SolvingBudget ManagementEngineering Policy Development
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship BuildingConflict ResolutionConsensus Building
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered EngineerFellowship of a Chartered Engineering Institution
Industry Keywords
GB Rail IndustryDFTOGBRNetwork RailRolling Stock Leasing CompaniesSafety ObligationsEuronormsGB StandardsStakeholder EngagementPolitical Sensitivity
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the RDG Engineering, ERTMS and Digital Systems Team
- Work as part of the DFTO Rolling Stock team
- Design and establish DFTO’s and GBR’s Fleet Engineering capability and structure
- Act as Professional Head for RDG railway engineering support activities
- Provide centralised engineering support to RDG, DFTO, GBR, industry partners and stakeholder businesses
- Assist, advise, alert, advocate and act on behalf of the senior engineering community in GB rail
- Provide technical leadership and support for RDG, DFTO and GBR engineering policies covering interoperability, safety, standards, performance, digital signalling and communications, rolling stock strategy and supply chain
- Influence the future strategic direction of technical leadership for the GB and European rail industry
- Ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of engineering support-related benefits
- Support development and rollout of digital signalling technology with Network Rail, rolling-stock companies and suppliers
- Provide strategic direction and line management for engineering, ERTMS, digital systems and applicable DFTO teams, including appraisals, objective setting and leave approval
- Act as nominated partner in senior engineering and technical forums
- Prepare and manage the RDG engineering budget and support DFTO budgeting
- Manage technical input and ongoing development of the Railway Engineering Graduate Scheme and wider GBR engineering training programmes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualifications equivalent to degree level in an appropriate engineering discipline
- Chartered Engineer
- Fellowship of a Chartered Engineering Institution
- Thorough understanding of the architecture of the rail industry and contractual relationships between DfT, DFTO, GBR, passenger and freight operators, Network Rail and Rolling Stock Leasing Companies
- Thorough understanding of industry partners’ and stakeholders’ safety obligations, especially relating to depots, traction and rolling stock, including Safety Certification
- Broad knowledge of railway engineering, including rolling stock, railway operational systems, digital signalling and supply chain activities
- Relevant experience in posts of railway engineering management responsibility
- Extensive knowledge and experience of Interoperability and Safety Regulations, relevant UK legislation, Technical Specifications for Interoperability, Euronorms and GB Standards related to rolling stock, signalling and communications systems
- Very good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Sensitivity to GB and European political, cultural and organisational structures
- Strategic and tactical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Conflict resolution and consensus-building skills
- Independent problem analysis and pragmatic, consensus-based solution implementation
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to quickly assimilate large amounts of information and identify key issues
- Ability to manage own and team activities, conflicting priorities and deadlines with minimal support
- Demonstrated people-management and leadership skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- 75% discount on rail travel (for work and leisure), plus international rail discounts
- 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
- Two Personal Development Days are granted to employees annually
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for commuting costs
- Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
- Pension scheme – up to 8.64% employer contribution
- Subsidised Private Medical Insurance (Vitality PPP) and Health Cash Plan (Healthshield)
- Access to our flexible benefits portal - a central hub for accessing retail discounts, shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment perks
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Employee networks
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Learning and development opportunities
- Inclusive hiring practices
- Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process