Signalling Design CRE in Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom
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AECOM is looking for a Signalling Design CRE to work within one of our regional signalling teams. The post holder will undertake the role of CRE, review, verify and/or lead the production of signalling design as part of a dedicated signalling design team, as well as provide guidance and leadership to staff within their and other teams.
With a comprehensive understanding of the technical and business aspects of the rail-signalling industry, the Signalling Designer CRE will lead the signalling design working in multi-disciplinary project teams, providing strong technical support to the discipline in terms of production, verification and mentoring.
Support the Signalling Design Manager / Associate Director with additional duties as required such as, progress/programme reporting, tendering new works, production of guidance notes etc.
They will have strong knowledge of signalling design and interlocking principles, Network Rail standards, components and fabrication methods as well as hands-on experience managing the production, checking and approval of feasibility, outline and/or detailed signalling principles design and calculations.
Engagement with other staff necessary to discharge these duties will be as follows:
- Project and Quality Delivery: Project Manager, Project ENgineerStaff Development: Professional Head of Discipline & Signalling Design ManagerClient Engagement: Signalling Design Manager, Work Winning team, Project ManagerResource Management: Project Manager, Signalling Design ManagerCross Business Line: Professional Head of Discipline & Signalling Design Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Project and Quality Delivery/Staff DevelopmentLead the production of deliverables in accordance with client and governance requirements for signalling and associated projects
- Review and lead the delivery of signalling projects to deliver to defined timescales
- Bid preparation to support/lead tendering of new works
- Mentor junior members of the signalling disciplineMaintain knowledge of current practices, processes, standards and emerging technologies in relation to the signalling discipline
- Familiarity with multiple interlocking types such as RRI, E10k, mechanical, SSI etc.
- Knowledge of railway systems and related operating practices, along with their key interactions with other railway assets
- Lead the production of, review and approve for construction of signalling designs and documentation at a consistent and acceptable level of quality
- Partake in lessons learned reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure that the technical and engineering management processes and procedures for the delivery of discipline outputs are followed
- Present complex technical solutions to client
- Participate in development of technical proposals
- Ensure that all skills and technical competence supporting documentation is kept up to date, e.g. IRSE licence, IRSE log book, Authority to Work, Company CV, mandatory training etc.
- Work closely with Design Manager / Associate Director to support them with all appropriate tasks
- Health, Safety and EnvironmentalTaking reasonable care of own health and safety and of anyone else who could be affected by own acts or omissions.
- Correctly using the work items provided, including personal protective equipment in accordance with training and instruction.
- Giving full co-operation in all matters relating to health and safety.
- Compliance with the Company’s Drugs and Alcohol Policy.
- Observing the requirements of the Group Health and Safety Policy.
- Promote health and safety best practice to Discipline teams though regular team briefs
- Ensure that procedures and systems are in place so that all projects are undertaken in a safe manner and project designs are compliant with health and safety legislation.
- Taking an active part in monthly HSQE meetings through sharing relevant health & safety information with others and identifying and prioritising HSQE issues that affect rail and the wider business.
- Reporting on unforeseen risks that may emerge during the course of their work using the appropriate systems
- Identify and manage risks throughout the design process and project lifecycle
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Holder of 1.1.550 Signalling Principles Designer, 7.8.110E Engineering Manager (Design) or 7.8.220E
- Senior Engineering Manager (Design) licence, and/or registered with professional engineering institution (IRSE, IET etc.) at IEng or CEng.
- Experience of acting as Signalling Design CREExperience of delivering signalling design as part of multi-disciplinary rail systems projects
- Commitment to professional development and retaining the highest standard of signalling design technical skills
- The ability to be able to work in a number of differing consultancy environments and situations across the project lifecycle
- Maintain good communication and cooperation with all project team members, with the ability to communicate at all levels and the demonstrated ability to have a senior role within a team
- Understanding and experience of working within project budgets whilst maintaining the delivery of high-quality outputs
- Commitment to delivery to internal and external clients, with the view towards timeliness, reliability, safety and accuracy of completed tasks
- Experienced in the use of all MS Office packages
- Demonstrated knowledge of UK signalling principles
- Excellent knowledge of signalling systems of all generations
- Understanding of CDM regulations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Holder of 1.1.160v6 Signalling Design Verifier
- Institution membership; IRSE, IET etc
- Institution registration; IEng, CEng etc (if in addition to applicable IRSE licence)
- Holder of PTSEngineering qualification;
- Degree, HND, HNC etc
- Experienced in the use of common data environments such ProjectWise
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