Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Principal Technical Officer, your main responsibilities would be:

• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.
• Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
• Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
• Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work
• Design, install, test and commission equipment.
• Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data
• Update and provide information to accurately update systems, databases and records as required
• Prepare specifications and requisition for materials
• Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.

You’ll have:

• Relevant experience within the rail industry specifically within Track and Switches & Crossing
• Knowledge and experience of technical support activities and techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management process, systems and standards.
• Knowledge and experience of design requirements, processes and techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Previous experience of leading, coaching, influencing and developing others.
  

Network Rail are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

"In applying for this role you acknowledge the following; this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment, and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different."