Senior Technology Engineer - London

Job summary

We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Engineer to join our Engineering and Safety team—a technically autonomous department that holds its own safety case and operates with independence and authority.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Head of High-Speed Engineering in governance forums.
• Provide expert technical advice and support for customers and suppliers.
• Offer professional leadership for a designated engineering discipline.
• Lead technical input into accident and incident investigations.
• Support the development of policy, standards, and operational processes.
• Design and deliver programmes for technical capability development, including competence frameworks and training materials.
• Develop standards, specifications, compliance measures, and KPIs for asset management.
• Support engineering analysis, risk assessment, and applications for derogations and non-compliance.
• Discharge CDM-related duties as required.
• Drive strategy, technology, and asset development across functions and with industry partners.
• Liaise with manufacturers and external stakeholders, providing input into acceptance processes.
• Research and respond to changes in internal and external requirements impacting policy and standards.
• Identify opportunities for technical and business process improvement and innovation.
• Act as Delivery Manager for specific projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
• Represent Network Rail externally and contribute to European issues as required.
• Integrate and coordinate activity across engineering disciplines and support the development of engineers within the practice.

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