Network Rail
Senior Design Engineer [E&P] [TPM]
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Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we are dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you are not just part of a team - you are part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
Some Of Our Great Benefits
- We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
- Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
- Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
- Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
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Vacancy Details
Duration
Permanent
Location
This role is based in London Puddle Dock. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.
Band & Salary
Band 3C £55,596 - £67,813 pro rata
About The Role
What does the average day look like?
A Typical Day As a Senior Design Engineer [TPM] At Network Rail Is Both Varied And Rewarding. Some Of The Key Accountabilities Include
- Manage the development remit for a proposal so that it properly describes the engineering requirements, scope, possibilities and operational performance targets and maintain a robust challenge to sponsoring engineers and managers, in order to monitor and value manage the business and technical remit and thereby optimise the business case.
- Manage all engineering and development activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable, and that meet programme requirements in a safe & environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality.
- Manage (or undertake where applicable) the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability, operational capacity modelling, maintainability, ease of construction, and environmental/whole life issues. Engineering excellence is to be supported by:
- Secure all relevant base data.
- Review compliance with appropriate standards.
- Use risk ID and evaluation methods (e.g. HAZOP, QRA, LRM, and the GK/RT/14200 suite), as suitable, to evaluate and compare options.
- Using feedback from all relevant past projects across the UK rail network, lessons learned etc.
- Monitor that designers are up to date via training, briefings etc.
- Confirm whether strict change control is maintained on scope development; evaluate cost, time and performance impacts in conjunction with development management.
- Participate in the selection of a single option for further development, preparing or monitoring preparation of reports, papers etc as necessary.
- Manage(or undertake where applicable) the development of the selected single option.
- Manage (or undertake where applicable) the preparation of the full engineering data package required for commencement of the detailed design, and participate in answering clarifications/queries as needed.
- Discharge the Construction Design Management (CDM) duties as required and carry out or monitor cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal.
- Carry out independent checking of safety critical design documentation.
- Manage adequate resourcing of the feasibility stages of project development, in both the quality and quantity of Network Rail and supplier staff, and in the use of the most appropriate support equipment.
- Manage the engineering interfaces of allocated proposals with concurrent work in other disciplines, or within other programmes.
- Act as or liaise with the appropriate Project Engineer during project delivery so that design solutions, method statements for site works, and surveys in particular, are produced and approved to the required standards. Monitor, assess, evaluate and audit, where required, design outputs from internal designers, Consultants and Contractors during project delivery.
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About The Team..
Engineering Services is a function within Route Services. We sit as a central team to provide national skills and activities which enable regions and industry partners to deliver the railway for our customers.
As a large central functional team which focus on engineering delivery, we have many roles, ranging from pure engineering to project management. We design and influence every part of the railway, including structures, track, traction power, level crossings, signalling and accessibility schemes which are essential to keep our stations moving.
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Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Design Engineer to join Network Rail. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in railway engineering design, a solid understanding of industry standards, and experience leading design projects from concept through to delivery. You'll be responsible for ensuring that designs are safe, efficient, and compliant, while supporting junior engineers and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. This role suits someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions that keep Britain's railway running safely and reliably.
Essential Criteria
- An engineering degree or equivalent industry-recognised training qualification.
- A demonstrable aptitude for option development.
- Strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
- A working knowledge of rail engineering; relevant successful experience working in the principal discipline and an adequate understanding of all other related disciplines.
- An ability to work and communicate effectively in a team context.
- An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure.
- CDM, Auditing and risk assessment competencies.
Please See Attached Job Description For Full Details.
Desirable Criteria
- TNO/DNO interface and design requirements
- 25kV ac system sectioning principles
- CAD experience, drafting of MFD's
- Basic programming knowledge
- Knowledge of MATLAB environment
- Computational modelling of electrical distribution or EMC scenarios
- 25kV ac and/or 750V dc traction power modelling
- Excellent report writing ability
- Project planning and cost estimating
- Understanding of electromagnetic theory and inductive coupling between conductors
Additional Information...
Closing date
26th August. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Next Steps
Interviews will be held mid September, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information.
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