Senior Asset Engineer (Contact Systems)

The focus of this role is the traction power contact systems, optimising their performance. You must have prior knowledge of the design/operation and maintenance of 25kV overhead line contact systems and ideally an appreciation of d.c. conductor rail systems.

1. Contribute to the development of route strategies and the prioritised workbank. Manage the inclusion of allocated items into appropriate programmes and monitor through to completion, including approval of programme changes. Determine and advise on the implications if work is not undertaken in the recommended time-frame including impact on appropriate asset measures and outputs.
2. Lead the development and implementation of the E&P renewal, refurbishment and enhancement work bank to deliver Network Rail’s goals.
3. Lead the specification and acceptance of the renewal requirements criteria for E&P engineering works including design approval and any specific requirements for acceptance of the equipment into maintenance.
4. Following handover to delivery, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewals requirements are correctly interpreted, that any changes in scope are agreed, the agreed deliverables in the asset management plan are delivered and that the scheme delivers the project remit.
5. Lead the provision of E&P engineering input to enhancement projects such that they are specified and accepted in accordance with company asset policies and standards.
6. Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team. Support the development and review of national standards relating to renewals and enhancements.
7. Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of E&P engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built’ status.
8. Participate in investigations of incidents as required.
9. Lead and participate in engineering verification activities in support of the verification programme.
10. Contribute to the development and maintenance of route asset management plans.
11. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the E&P asset condition database and the renewals work bank

If you can demonstrate the following points, we want you to join our team:

• An incorporated contact systems engineer with a relevant professional membership
• Aware of what maintenance regimes we need for our contact systems assets to be maintained in a robust manner
• Aware of the specification of contact systems modification and enhancement.
• Providing advice to be proud of, striving to improve our technical ability that we offer to our colleagues
• Happy to lead your own workstream and take ownership of the assurance
• Experience in mentoring and coaching front line staff
• Familiar with the assurance and management processes within an MDU

Lead the determination and development of E&P engineering requirements and business planning to support renewal, refurbishment and enhancement investment interventions on Anglia Route. Lead the production of project requirement specifications and acceptance criteria for E&P engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with company asset policies.

Anglia has a range of AC and DC electrification systems ranging from some of the oldest to the newest Overhead line equipment, pumping stations and moving bridges. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with the correct attitude to develop their knowledge of a huge range of assets.

About the role (Internal)

Key Accountabilities

1. Contribute to the development of route strategies and the prioritised workbank. Manage the inclusion of allocated items into appropriate programmes and monitor through to completion, including approval of programme changes. Determine and advise on the implications if work is not undertaken in the recommended time-frame including impact on appropriate asset measures and outputs.
2. Lead the development and implementation of the E&P renewal, refurbishment and enhancement work bank to deliver Network Rail’s goals.
3. Lead the specification and acceptance of the renewal requirements criteria for E&P engineering works including design approval and any specific requirements for acceptance of the equipment into maintenance.
4. Following handover to delivery, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewals requirements are correctly interpreted, that any changes in scope are agreed, the agreed deliverables in the asset management plan are delivered and that the scheme delivers the project remit.
5. Lead the provision of E&P engineering input to enhancement projects such that they are specified and accepted in accordance with company asset policies and standards.
6. Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team. Support the development and review of national standards relating to renewals and enhancements.
7. Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of E&P engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built’ status.
8. Participate in investigations of incidents as required.
9. Lead and participate in engineering verification activities in support of the verification programme.
10. Contribute to the development and maintenance of route asset management plans.
11. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the E&P asset condition database and the renewals work bank

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.