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VVB Engineering

Principal Communications Engineer

London
Posted about 19 hours ago
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Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the Communications CRE on Network Rail projects.
  • Supervise multidisciplinary engineering teams including engineers, specialists, and BIM/CAD technicians.
  • Deliver proficient designs across Control Systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC, BMS) and Telecommunications (PAVA, FTN, GSM-R, CCTV, VOIP, RF Radio, etc.).
  • Conduct formal design reviews (CAT2 checks) to ensure safety, buildability, and compliance.
  • Undertake HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON studies where applicable.
  • Manage and maintain design documentation: design registers, drawing registers, RFIs, TQs, MARs, and EWNs.
  • Direct liaison with BIM/CAD teams for clash detection and design coordination.
  • Attend and oversee FATs, SATs, and other compliance stages.
  • Collaborate with installation teams to ensure practical and efficient design implementation.
  • Support commercial teams in tracking design changes and valuing work.
  • Engage with planning departments to schedule design, installation, and T&C activities.
  • Manage subcontractor design and installation packages.
  • Maintain quality and ensure compliance with VVB and client standards.

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Line Management Duties

  • Manage and develop the Controls and Communications Engineering and Design teams.
  • Lead team allocation, workload management, and mentoring.
  • Deliver technical training and skills development programmes.

Essential: Skills and Experience

  • Expertise in Controls and Communications engineering design and delivery.
  • Knowledge of electrical installation regulations, BIM, and design modelling standards.
  • Proficient use of design tools (Amtech/Trimble, Cymap).
  • Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience acting as a Network Rail CRE.
  • Seven years' experience in a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineering role.
  • Strong understanding of NR 02009, Network Rail and London Underground communications standards.
  • Familiarity with HAZID/HAZOP/HAZCON methodologies.

Desirable

  • Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Revit (or equivalent BIM platforms).
  • Previous experience within M&E contractors.
  • Previous experience as a CEM (Contractors Engineering Manager).

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Qualifications

Essential

  • HND in a relevant Engineering discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.
  • Membership of a recognised institution (CIBSE/IET).
  • Valid CSCS Card (AQP or PQP minimum).
  • Full UK driver’s license.

Desired

  • Master's degree in Engineering.
  • Project Management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, etc.).
  • HSE training (NEBOSH Construction Certificate, SMSTS).

Competencies

Essential

  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Collaborative and decisive approach under pressure.
  • Flexible, motivated, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to balance client and business needs effectively.
  • Forward-thinking, innovative mindset.

Desired

  • Commercial and contractual awareness.
  • Ability to mentor apprentices, graduates, and engineers.
  • Capability to educate and guide internal stakeholders on technical matters.
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Skills

Controls Engineering
Communications Engineering
Network Rail CRE
BIM
Design Coordination
HAZID/HAZOP/HAZCON
Project Management
Line Management
Electrical Installation Regulations
CCTV
GSM-R
SCADA
PLC
VOIP
RF Radio
CAT2 Design Checks

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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