We are searching for an Engineering Manager – HV power (Traction & Non-Traction) to join the heart of the Crossrail project.

The purpose of the role is to support the CRL Project Manager to discharge the technical component of his duties under the contracts in the delivery of HV traction power systems and HV non-traction power systems.

Key Accountabilities – General

• Part of the Chief Engineer’s Group and supporting the Manager of Engineering, the Project Manager and other team members on a frequent and detailed basis
• Ensure that all technical interfaces within scoped areas and at works contract boundaries are appropriately managed through Interface communication protocols. Promote the identification, tracking and resolution / closure of interfaces with all interfacing parties including other systemwide contract packages, stations, shafts, portals and tunnels
• Attend design reviews and general interface meetings as necessary.
• Manage the resolution of technical issues arising on site.
• Lead on management / resolution of Crossrail interface issues trackers
• Lead the close out of all design assurance deliverables and obtain all associated design assurance certification.
• Work closely with Rail for London (RfL) to resolve all their outstanding issues.
• Support the PM in the change control process
• For any agreed changes, monitor and report on the design and testing deliverables such that the design is delivered on time and to budget, meeting Crossrail requirements
• For any agreed changes, clarify the interface arrangements such that other disciplines are supplied with information to allow their progression
• Coordinate the supply of Crossrail sourced technical information to the Contractors’ designers and sub-contractors to allow the programme to progress
• ICDs and IRSs: expedite design, construction and testing ICDs and IRSs to ensure these are kept up-to-date and signed off by all parties
• EWNs / RFIs / NCRs: expedite production of, and responses to, Early Warning Notices (EWNs) / Requests For Information (RFIs) and Non Conformance Reports (NCR) as required. Work with team members to ensure that CRL responds promptly, accurately and comprehensively

Person Specification

• A Chartered Engineer or equivalent, with proven relevant HV electrical engineering experience in a railway environment
• Professional qualifications in electrical engineering or an associated discipline
• A comprehensive understanding of the issues affecting railway systems and in particular the key interfaces and integrations of these systems during the design, construction, test / commissioning and operation stages of a railway
• A good working knowledge of the UK railway industry and the design, development and assurance processes
• Knowledge of HV systems testing and commissioning
• Good knowledge of construction planning and logistics
• Experience in the management of leading consultants and staff
• Excellent inter-personal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidiscipline management team
• Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills

Location: Westferry, London

Rate: Neg (role falls inside IR35 and so any successful candidate will have to operate via an umbrella solution)

Duration: Contract, 7+ Months