Senior Project Engineer - Rail Systems

Birmingham/London with frequent travel along the route

Competitive salary

Interested in transforming UK Rail? HS2 is at the forefront of the Government’s biggest ever investment in upgrading Britain’s High Speed railways. We’re transitioning into Rail Systems delivery which marks a significant turning point in the lifecycle of HS2; moving through the detailed design and construction of Stations, Civils Tunnels, Viaducts, Bridges and cuttings along the open route and into technology enabled, reliable Railway set of integrated systems that resets global standards. It’s a multi contract environment, utilising an innovative collaborative model to deliver ‘Best for Programme’ outcomes.

This is a great opportunity to join our growing teams as we’re recruiting a range of Railway systems focussed roles to deliver this integrated programme including Track systems, HV Power Systems, Signalling and Control Systems (Incl. Washwood Heath depot NICC), Tunnel/Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems.

We need talented people to help us deliver this complex programme along the HS2 route.

At HS2, we’re leaving a legacy for future infrastructure projects. Delivering HS2 will enable the shift from road and air to rail, improving the quality of the air we breathe and supporting the transition to a net-zero carbon economy by 2050.

Come and join us on our journey!

As Senior Project Engineer – Rail Systems, you’ll execute legal and contractual technical duties on project engineering issues within a Railway Systems Project delivery team, leading progressive risk based integrated assurance of railway system design, construction and handover into operations; enabling configuration management, providing information exchange and facilitating technical co-ordination in a timely manner, in accordance with HS2 technical requirements, standards and policies.

The role supports the relevant Head of Project Engineering, Railway Systems as directed in discharging their duties as Principal Designer Representative under CDM

About the role:

• To lead the risk-based engineering technical assurance of Railway System as per the HS2 assurance requirements, through engineering review, checking and submission of assurance evidence for technical stage gates;
• To assure that design and construction of Railway Systems and interfacing assets comply with the technical and sponsor requirements and applicable standards, specifications and procedures by supporting planned Technical Assurance Reviews and “spot-checks” of Contractor’s deliverables;
• Actively manage and communicate engineering issues or change affecting Railway Systems, including the issuing of Technical Authority Communications (TACs) as required for approval at TauP/Change Panels
• Provide contractual responses as necessary to technical queries with respect to Railway Systems
• Maintain relevant Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Departures (RAID) logs and interface management tools used to enable effective system integration of Railway Systems and other neighbouring contracts.
• Provide guidance on design solutions for the asset, promoting use of best practice and innovative engineering techniques, technologies and processes, driving consistency and identifying opportunities for efficiencies
• To discharge the duties of Principal Designer (CDM Regulations 2015) Representative as directed by Engineering Director, Route Wide.
• To represent the Head of Project Engineering – Rail Systems as requested in matters relating to CDM Principal Designer, NEC3 Supervisor or any other defined technical duty
• To support Head of Project Engineering – Rail Systems with internal and external reporting and risk identification and mitigation of engineering matters;
• Work alongside Heads of Commercial and Project Clients to determine the impact of trends, progress and change with respect to cost, schedule and quality.
• Work alongside other technical specialists, engineers and environmentalists to identify and develop appropriate and cost balanced mitigation strategies and solutions, contributing to successful system integration between railway systems and other delivery contracts.
• To assure the technical co-ordination and integration of the railway systems supply contracts with other neighbouring contracts, station contracts, main works civils contracts and others
• To be the discipline engineer in technical areas for which they have the recognised technical competence and delegated authority.
• Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.

About You:

• Integration – the ability to manage multiple interfaces of a complex system and bring together the various components of the system successfully to achieve the required outcomes.
• Technical Leadership - Ability to provide specialist technical support and leadership (based upon required competency and delegated authority levels) on most discipline-specific scientific, technical and engineering principles; and knowing when to seek further guidance from Subject Matter Expert or others
• Applicable UK design and construction regulations, including CDM requirements
• Knowledge of Railway Systems design, construction and handover challenges within complex delivery programmes
• Chartered Engineer/Membership of an appropriate professional institution or the equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary engineering and safety standards, assurance activity on large complex major projects/ programmes
• Relevant domain experience in or across a range of asset disciplines; including Track systems, Tunnel systems, HV power, lineside MEP, Command Control Systems (ERTMS) and depots

The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect.

It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.

We ask for a variety of detail in your online application, however we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. Please attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application and include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert.

About Us

High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK’s new high speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain’s major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs.

HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership.

HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others’ health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our ‘Safe at Heart’ programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times.

We operate broad pay scales for all our roles to enable us to fulfil our commitments to inclusivity and career development. Final package is dependent on individual knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, we offer a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website.

HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.

Closing date: 9 June 2022.