Senior Asset Engineer (Support)

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated engineer to provide vital support for E&P Fixed Plant asset management. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of signalling power supply systems, making a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of the railway network. You will work collaboratively with a team committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference in the transportation sector, this permanent opportunity in London could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent with substantial experience in 650V signalling power supply.
• Incorporated Engineer status and membership of relevant professional institution required.

Responsibilities

• Provide E&P systems engineering support and maintenance regimes for assets.
• Monitor and improve technical competence of engineers in delivery units.
• Conduct asset condition inspections and contribute to management plans.

Skills

Signalling Power Supply Engineering

E&P Systems Engineering

Technical Standards Knowledge

Asset Management

Incident Investigation

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Incorporated Engineer

Membership of relevant professional institution

Job description

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This position is based in London Stratford Place. This is a permanent opportunity.

Brief Description
Provide a comprehensive E&P Fixed Plant asset management and engineering support service to the Route Engineer and route team. The particular focus of this role is on the signalling power supplies systems.

About the role

Key Accountabilities

1. Provide E&P systems engineering input to the determination of appropriate engineering maintenance regimes and activity volumes for E&P assets in accordance with company policies, standards and specifications.
2. Provide a comprehensive system engineering support service across the E&P asset base throughout the route and across delivery units as and when required.
3. Monitor and strive to improve the technical competence of engineers associated with E&P systems engineering in the delivery units.
4. Provide technical briefings associated with E&P systems engineering to engineers in delivery units.
5. Review and make recommendations on derogation and non-compliance applications to E&P systems engineering related standards.
6. Review and monitor progression of potential improvements to E&P systems from delivery units; provide feedback to the originators.
7. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the E&P asset condition database and the renewals work bank.
8. Provide advice and guidance to the delivery unit and other asset engineers in the production of prioritised business focussed E&P systems renewal proposals.
9. Participate in, and lead as directed, E&P engineering activities in support assurance processes including the maintenance audit programmes and engineering verification.
10. Monitor the reliability and performance of E&P systems related assets across the route and instigate, lead and participate in the implementation of corrective actions to improve as required.
11. Contribute to the development and maintenance of route asset management plans.
12. Participate in investigations of incidents as required.
13. Contribute to the development of revised standards and policies relating to E&P assets.
14. Assist in the review and acceptance process for engineering project designs as and when required.

Essential

1. Incorporated Engineer
2. Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
3. Membership of relevant professional institution
4. Substantial 650V Signalling Power Supply engineering experience (PSPs and Feeders)
5. A detailed understanding of the maintenance of signalling power supply assets
6. A sound knowledge of the relevant technical, safety and performance standards
7. Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
8. Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain

Desirable

1. Chartered engineer
2. Understanding and experience of railway infrastructure maintenance
3. Experience of undertaking engineering assurance activities, including competence assessment