Telecoms Design CRE - Operational Rail Communications Lead

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Telecoms Design CRE to support Network Rail enhancement, renewal and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in London with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on safe, compliant delivery of telecommunications engineering activities and Operational Communications systems.

Responsibilities include technical assurance, leadership, and liaison with engineers, project managers, designers, contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Design Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) for the telecoms discipline.
• Provide technical assurance and engineering leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, Railway Group Standards and relevant legislation.
• Support the planning and delivery of telecommunications works.
• Lead the delivery of Operational Communications systems across enhancement and renewal projects.
• Manage interfaces across telecoms, signalling, E&P, civils, track and station systems.
• Take part in design reviews, IDC/IDRs, constructability assessments, HAZIDs and value engineering workshops.
• Review design deliverables for buildability and operational compliance.
• Support testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify, mitigate and control engineering risks.
• Conduct audits and engineering reviews.
• Verify installations meet safety, quality and performance requirements.
• Ensure engineering records, handback documentation and asset information are completed accurately.
• Liaise with Network Rail engineers, project managers, designers, contractors and suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and junior engineers.

Education

Degree, HNC, HND in Telecommunications/Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Professional registration or working towards IEng/CEng

Tools

PTS certification or able to obtain

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Telecoms Design CRE to support Network Rail enhancement, renewal and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects in London with a hybrid work model. The role focuses on safe, compliant delivery of telecommunications engineering activities and Operational Communications systems.

Responsibilities include technical assurance, leadership, and liaison with engineers, project managers, designers, contractors and suppliers.