Signalling Design Verifier
York
£40-45k
The Signalling Design Verifier role is based within our York Signalling design centre and is a key design centres within the UK. These centres of excellence undertake Signalling Design and System Engineering activities that support Signalling Design Projects within the business. This position will have a focus on the level crossing part of signalling design

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 multidiscipline, complex and are strategically important to our clients. Our engineering teams are supporting some of the most significant projects within the UK, including Resignalling, Enhancement projects and the digital railway initiative.

POSITION OVERVIEW
*Produce, deliver and verify safety related Level Crossing 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 verify delivery strategies, Hazard identification, risk analysis, subcontract specifications, tendering and estimates, level crossing 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 level crossing design verification assurance activities including undertaking audits, validation of design deliverables and work package management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Verifiers are responsible for the following:
*Production, Verification and Validation of level crossing Signalling design deliverables at a principle and system level in accordance with project programme, budgetary and technical requirements
*Production and Verification of level crossing ground plans and orders.
*Production, Verification and Validation of safety related Level Crossing 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
*Production, Verification and Validation of generic design solutions to meet Level Crossing requirements
*Support the Responsible Engineer with the identification of operational risks, construction risk, maintenance risk and system risk within design
*Verify and Validate Level Crossing Design deliverables against all safety requirements
*Identify best practice signalling processes as part of a continual improvement plan to increase efficiency and minimize cost of non-quality and technical / delivery risk
*Leading small design teams and the production of design packages
*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

POSTHOLDER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
*Application of Signalling Verification and 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)
*Verification of risk assessments
*Knowledge of CSM (Common Safety Method)
*Understanding of railway construction methods and materials on complex projects
*Awareness of ORR (Office of Rail & Road)
*Computer skills including CAD
*Able to produce and verify electrical and electronic circuits, data sheets and specifications
*Awareness of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016

Qualifications
*IRSE 1.1.160 IRSE Signalling Design Verifier
*1.1.145 Signalling Design Manager licence
*HNC/HND in an engineering discipline

Experience
*Production of Level Crossing Design deliverables at a principle and system level on time and to budget
*Verification of Level Crossing design deliverables to time and 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
*Verification of Specifications, Signalling Scheme Plans, Location Area Plans, System Architecture
*Work package management including project programmes
*Leading small teams and design packages
*Verification of generic design solutions
*Tendering signalling design projects

Desirable
*Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) Certificate
*Membership of the IRSE (Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers)

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