PRINCIPLE DESIGNER (SIGNALLING) in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
PRINCIPLE Designer (Signalling)
The Signalling Principle Designer role is based within our Signalling design centers around the UK. These centers of excellence undertake Signalling Design and System Engineering activities that support Signalling Design Projects within the SS&I business.
Our Signalling projects use the wide range of signalling technologies ranging from SMARTLOCK 400T system, Modular Control Systems and VHLC (Vital Harmon Logic Controller). The projects are multidisciplinary, complex and are strategically important to our clients. Our engineering teams are supporting some of the most significant projects within the UK, including Re signalling, Enhancement projects and the digital railway initiative.
We are striving to be an employer that delivers on equality and diversity in the workplace. We do this by seeking to create an inclusive, fair and respectful environment for all our current and future employees.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Produce and deliver safety related Signalling design deliverables at a principle and system level in accordance with the client specific requirements, appropriate railway standards, technical constraints and company procedures liaising with the Designer Delivery Manager or Responsible Engineer.
Produce and deliver delivery strategies, Hazard identification, risk analysis, subcontract specifications, tendering and estimates, system definition, requirements capture, compliance management, safety assurance activities, project programme, commissioning support, design investigations, handback and project closeout.
Support the Designer Delivery Manager or Responsible Engineer with design assurance activities including support with audits, integration of designs, and work package management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Producing safety related Signalling design deliverables at a principle and system level in accordance with project programme, budgetary and technical requirements
- Producing safety related Signalling design deliverables at a principle and system level in accordance with appropriate railway standards, technical constraints, health and safety legislation, company procedures, CDM Regulations, and CSM procedures
- Development of generic design solutions to meet Signalling requirements
- Identify and capture Signalling requirements
- Support the Responsible Engineer with the identification of operational risks, construction risk, maintenance risk and system risk within design
- Ensuring the quality of all Signalling Design deliverables at a principle level
- Identify best practice signalling processes as part of a continual improvement plan to increase efficiency and minimise cost of non-quality and technical / delivery risk
- Leading small design teams and the production of design packages
- Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work
- Co-operating as far as is reasonably practicable, with any statutory requirement placed on the company. Ensure that you do not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of safety or welfare
- Identifying and communicating (to the Design Management team) any perceived shortcomings in Health and Safety arrangements, situations or processes that are considered to be serious or which may present dangers to yourself or others
- Working on safety critical or safety related activities only where this complies with relevant competence or authority to work, or implementing and documenting a robust mentorship plan
- Maintaining competencies and ensuring that IRSE Licence and Authority To Work are accurate and up to date
- Mentor, coach and train other Designers including IRSE assessments when required to support the businesses sustainability plan
POST HOLDER REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
- Application of Signalling Design Process at a principle and system level
- Application of CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations)
- Application of the RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board)
- Application of Network Rail Standards (or equivalent)
- Application of risk assessments
- Knowledge of CSM (Common Safety Method)
- Awareness of railway construction methods and materials on complex projects
- Awareness of ORR (Office of Rail & Road)
- Possesses effective communication skills
- Computer skills including CAD
- Able to produce electrical and electronic circuits, data sheets and specifications
- Time management and time keeping
- Management of task priorities
- Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with customers and colleagues
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Qualifications
- 1.1.550 IRSE Signalling Principles Designer Licence
- HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
Experience
- Production of Signalling Design deliverables at a principle and system level on time and to budget
- Engineering interfaces with other disciplines, i.e. Installation, Test, Control Systems, Telecommunications, Civil Engineering, Electrification and Power, Permanent Way
- Operational risk assessments
- Management of configuration and change control
- Applying Network Rail Signalling and Railway Group Standards
- Understanding of Specifications, Signalling Scheme Plans, Location Area Plans, System Architecture
Desirable:
- Awareness of project commercial and financial process
- Awareness of requirements capture
- Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) Certificate
- Membership of the IRSE (Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers)
- 1.1.160 IRSE Signalling Design Verifier License
- Work package management including project programmes
- Leading small teams and design packages
- Development of generic design solutions
- Verification of design deliverables to time and budget
- Tendering signalling design projects
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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