http://www.rtmjobs.com/jobs/all-rail-job-vacancies/The latest from rtmjobs.com.Copyright (C) 5Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic industry? First Capital Connect carries over 150,000 people into and across the capital each day and employ over 2100 staff across over 100 locations. We are part of FirstGroup Plc, which is the UK's largest transport organisation. We have an excellent opportunity within our Operations department for Driver Managers to work on the Great Northern Route. As a Driver Team Manager your role will ensure drivers are examined and addressed as competent in accordance with company standards to provide a safe and efficient train service. You will be responsible for complying with the relevant railway group standards to maintain the required level of competence for drivers using appropriate available technology (OTMR, Simulators and voice recordings) in rules and regulations, traction knowledge, route knowledge, practical driving skills, general safety training and safety Communication. Other responsibilities will include assisting the Senior Driver Team Manager in the formulation of driver operational specifications and procedures; manage and investigate delay minutes within your area of responsibility; ensuring that budgeted targets are met, and ensuring that all staff in your team are briefed in accordance with company standards; undertake all accident and incident investigations involving drivers, ensuring interviews are conducted and reports are produced which include conclusions and recommendations. We are looking for people who can work clearly and accurately under pressure and tight timescales, thinking logically, laterally and creatively. You will need to posses and demonstrate the following: • Certificate of Competence in Rules and Regulations • Competent in all aspects of train operating including driving • Competent to drive First Capital Connect services on Network Rail infrastructure • Accident and incident investigation • Fire Training Primary • Due Diligence Training • Personal Track Safety Certificate (incl. AC & DC electrified lines) • Root Cause Analysis – Human Factor Training for Driver Managers • Evacuation Training • Managing Safety or equivalent • Risk assessment Techniques • D32 or equivalent • People Management skills • Performance Management Awareness Attendance and job performance will be taken into account whilst shortlisting your application. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive ongoing training; your benefits will include subsidise travel on our network and on other TOCs (train operating companies, privilege rate Oyster card, final salary pension and much more. Are you the person we are looking for then apply now?http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4853-op2010-008-driver-team-manager-x-2-kings-cross-or-hitchen/Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:07:48 GMTAre you looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic industry? First Capital Connect carries over 150,000 people into and across the capital each day and employ over 2100 staff across over 100 locations. We are part of FirstGroup Plc, which is the UK's largest transport organisation. We have an excellent opportunity within our Operations department for a Delay Attribution Clerk. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Operations department for a Delay Attribution Clerk. You will ensure the correct attribution of train running delay information relating to FCC train services. The successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking a comprehensive check of all TRUST DA incidents attributed to FCC Rail Ltd: • Ensuring the root cause of the incident is correctly described and coded • Ensure the title bar correctly describes the incident • Ensure all information fields within an incident are correct and displaying all information (i.e. unit numbers, responsible train, location) • Dispute incorrect attribution in a timely manner • Communicate with Network Rail in order to resolve incidents You must be organised, have excellent communication skills, be competent in Delay Attribution process and be able to get work done within tight deadlines. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive ongoing training; your benefits will include subsidised travel on our network and on other TOCs (train operating companies, privilege rate Oyster card, final salary pension and much more.http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4852-op2010-007-delay-attribution-clerk-london/Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:59:34 GMTBy working for Network Rail as a Project Engineer (Civils), you’ll put in place design solutions to create a world class rail infrastructure for the twenty-first century. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a team taking a major project from design to completion, working on a range of projects from build, alteration, refurbishment and reconstruction to major station renewals. First and foremost, you’ll care about good design. You’ll work alongside design houses and contractors to ensure their plans will work in practice and provide all the functionality required by Network Rail, and our sponsors. All this is to be achieved while providing value for money, and meeting all relevant standards. And, of course, you’ll take a sympathetic approach to heritage, energy conservation, environmental and access considerations. You’ll need to be a professional engineer with experience of working on the civil engineering aspects of multi-disciplinary rail projects. For further information about the role and to apply, please visit our careers website and search by IRC430180 in the keyword search. The closing date for applications is Sunday 15th August.http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4851-irc430180-project-engineer-civils-london/Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:41:19 GMTThis is an opportunity to work with the latest E&P technology to put in place design solutions that will help create a world class rail infrastructure for the twenty-first century. As Senior Design Engineer, first and foremost, you’ll be passionate good design. You’ll work alongside our design houses to ensure their designs will work in practice. You’ll also make sure designs provide all the functionality required by our. All this is to be achieved while providing value for money, and meeting all relevant standards. By joining us now, you’ll be part of taking a major project from design to completion, making this an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a growing area of the rail industry. Do you have….? Experience in option development and selection? Past E&P design experience within a rail environment? Experience on a range of technically complex, varied and successful projects? Experience of working to RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety)? An appreciation of the product approval process? A relevant qualification and professional membership. Are you….? Able to deal with pressure? Adaptable? Project priorities can change and you’ll need to be flexible enough to adapt to new priorities. Customer-focused? You’ll need to fully understand our customers’ needs and make sure they are met through our design solutions. A clear communicator, who’s able to build successful working relationships and stand your ground when necessary? Detailed Accountabilities 1. Manage the development of proposal remits to describe engineering requirements, capabilities, scope and operational performance targets adequately. Challenge sponsoring engineers to optimise the business case by monitoring and value managing business and technical remits. 2. Manage all engineering and development activities and interfaces to deliver schemes that are affordable, meet safety & environmental requirements, are delivered on time and satisfy cost and quality requirements including carrying out independent checking of safety critical signalling design documentation. 3. Manage the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability, capacity, maintainability, ease of construction, environmental/whole life issues and compliance to standards. Participate in selecting a single option. Adopt risk ID and evaluation methods (e.g. HAZOP, QRA, LRM, and the GK/RT/14200 suite). Prepare or monitor preparation of reports, papers etc as necessary. 4. Monitor that designers are up to date regarding training, briefings, etc. 5. Confirm that change control is maintained, evaluating cost, time and performance impacts. 6. Manage, and undertake where necessary, the preparation of the full engineering data package required for detailed design. Participate in responding to issues and queries, as required. 7. Support the Construction Design Management (CDM) planning supervisor. Monitor, and undertake where necessary, cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal. 8. Manage the quality and quantity of Network Rail and supplier staff resources for the feasibility stages of project development. 9. Manage Project Engineers to deliver approved method statements for site works and surveys to required standards. Undertake the Project Engineer role, if necessary. 10. Monitor and audit consultants and contractors during GRIP stages 2-4. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: c. £45 -55k plus Inner London Allowance and excellent benefits. Closing date: 15 August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4850-irc434419-senior-design-engineer-london/Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:26:27 GMTThis is a national post and your expertise as a Project Engineer (SP&C) will enable you to implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to relevant projects. Your experience will enable you to liaise with regulators and others as appropriate. A key part of this role will be to monitor specific projects managed by Infrastructure Investment so that they are engineered to the standards and specification of Network Rail. You must have an ability to manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The successful candidate will monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors, providing project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. You will have the ability to manage elements of relevant projects to meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management regulations. An ability to arrange an audit of contractors will be required to monitor safety, environment and quality of design, construction and testing. Do you have…? Successful relevant experience in engineering? Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level? Experience in quality assurance? An awareness of Construction Design Management? The ability to make informed decisions? Are you….? Motivated and inspired by innovative projects? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to communicate with people at all levels of our business? A strong team player? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: circa £38,000 Closing date: 12 August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4849-irc436513-project-engineer-sp-c-york/Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:09:39 GMTMaintenance technician My client is a leading name in the rail sector; they are currently recruiting for a maintenance technician on a permanent full-time basis. The successful candidate will come from a rail background with experience in mechanical maintenance. The successful candidate will responsible for; delivering, maintenance inspection, component changes and maintenance in accordance with maintenance plan and manuals as well other mechanical repairs. Ensure work is completed in line with working procedures and in a safe and efficient manner. You will have worked on rolling stock, freight wagons, bogies, locos or rail plant in either a maintenance or overhaul capacity. You will be familiar with hydraulic/pneumatic breaking systems, wheel sets etc This is an urgent requirement thus please call or send your CV ASAP to Raman.sharma@commercialconsultants.co.uk Or call 01332 868 289 Mechanical engineering technicians, mechanical fitters, installershttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4846-ram-rail-maintenance-technician-lincolnshire/Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:35:34 GMTBy working for Network Rail as a Building Services Engineer, you’ll put in place design solutions to create a world class rail infrastructure for the twenty-first century. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a team taking a major project from design to completion, working on a range of projects from build, alteration, refurbishment and reconstruction to major station renewals. First and foremost, you’ll care about good design. You’ll work alongside design houses and contractors to ensure their plans will work in practice and provide all the functionality required by Network Rail, and our sponsors. All this is to be achieved while providing value for money, and meeting all relevant standards. And, of course, you’ll take a sympathetic approach to heritage, energy conservation, environmental and access considerations. You’ll need to have experience of building services maintenance/ renewals within the rail industry or other multi-site property organisation, a thorough knowledge of statutory and/or rail industry requirements for building services and plant works and experience in large multi-discipline projects. We’ll expect you to have skills in option development as well as a good understanding of understanding compliance activities. You’ll also be a member of a relevant professional institution, e.g. RICS, MIOB or CIBSE. For further information and to apply, please visit our careers website and search by IRC433532 in the keyword search. The closing date for applications is Sunday 15th August.http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4844-irc433532-building-services-engineer-london/Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:51:34 GMTYour expertise as a Project Engineer (Signalling) will enable you to implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to relevant projects. Your experience will enable you to liaise with regulators and others as appropriate. A key part of this role will be to monitor specific projects managed by Infrastructure Investment so that they are engineered to the standards and specification of Network Rail. You must have an ability to manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The successful candidate will monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors, providing project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. You will have the ability to manage elements of relevant projects to meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management regulations. An ability to arrange an audit of contractors will be required to monitor safety, environment and quality of design, construction and testing. Do you have…? Successful relevant experience in engineering? Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level? Experience in quality assurance? An awareness of Construction Design Management? The ability to make informed decisions? Are you….? Motivated and inspired by innovative projects? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to communicate with people at all levels of our business? A strong team player? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: Circa £40,000 Closing date: 11 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4843-irc431053-project-engineer-signalling-london/Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:22:54 GMTYour expertise as a Project Engineer will enable you to implement Network Rail systems and procedures to maintain a cost effective, high quality, safe and environmentally responsible approach to relevant projects. Your experience will enable you to liaise with regulators and others as appropriate. A key part of this role will be to monitor specific projects managed by Infrastructure Investment so that they are engineered to the standards and specification of Network Rail. You must have an ability to manage all engineering activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The successful candidate will monitor design and specialist consultants and contractors, providing project management advice in respect of all construction activities, including testing and commissioning and site supervision. You will have the ability to manage elements of relevant projects to meet the requirements of current legislation, including construction design management regulations. An ability to arrange an audit of contractors will be required to monitor safety, environment and quality of design, construction and testing. Do you have…? Successful relevant experience in engineering? Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level? Experience in quality assurance? An awareness of Construction Design Management? The ability to make informed decisions? Are you….? Motivated and inspired by innovative projects? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to communicate with people at all levels of our business? A strong team player? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 Closing date: 13th August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4842-irc436207-project-engineer-york/Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:18:06 GMTThe successful candidate will be joining the Bletchley Remodelling Project which is a £107M re-signalling scheme with associated track remodelling. The Team is part of the LNW SP&C team, which in turn is part of Infrastructure Investment. You will use your expertise as a Site Manager to provide support to Project Managers; assisting from the initial planning stages and ensuring that the building blocks for each of the projects are firmly set in place. Civils experience is a requirement for this position. About the role Using your expertise as a Site Manager you will respond to technical queries, review method statements and maintain site records during all site inspections. Your strong relationship building and interpersonal skills will help you to communicate with Network Rail’s project managers, project engineers, quality surveyors, safety specialists and external contractors. Your understanding of health and safety and construction within the railway will provide you with the confidence to assist the project team. Understanding the commercial issues that are involved in delivering a project will help you seek and identify areas of continuous improvement and proactive safety initiatives. You will be required to work weekends, nights and Bank Holidays inclusive of Christmas and New Year. Do you have….? Outstanding construction experience in the railway industry? A thorough understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental issues relating to construction? CSCS/CITB scheme/NEBOSH certification? Are you….? Able to manage a principal contractor and their subcontractors? Highly dependable in your outlook? Outstanding at communicating and presenting? Confident in developing strong relationship internally and externally? Dynamic and highly customer focused? Motivated and inspired by our rail infrastructure? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 depending upon skills and experience Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4826-irc432529-site-manager-civils-milton-keynes/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:21:14 GMTAs an experienced Principal Project Planner it will be your responsibility to lead the planning function within the project team, providing guidance and direction to project planners, and assuring quality and consistency of all planning and associated reports. You will review and co-ordinate the work of your staff to ensure the correct planning support is provided to the project teams with the programme. You will also be asked to provide reports on actual project performances which will be monitored against an in-year plan. This will involve summarising project outcomes by forecasting key milestone and critical path issues to members of the team, highlighting the impact of such issues and providing recommendations for corrective solutions. It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience. In fact, what will set you apart is your motivation and natural flair for dealing with people at all levels. Do you have….? Excellent experience of P3E or relevant planning tool? Solid experience in the management, planning and delivery of major construction and engineering projects? A comprehensive knowledge of programme and project controls processes and systems? Management experience in leading a successful team? Are you….? An experienced planner within the railway environment? Educated to a degree level? A member of a relevant professional body? Looking to progress within our organisation? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 depending on skills and experience Closing date: 08/08/2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4825-irc435991-principal-project-planner-birmingham/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:16:33 GMTThe function of the Systems Engineering team within Programme Management is to provide leadership to the five project engineering disciplines within Project Engineering in respect of changing practises, driving convergence where appropriate in systems and processes, and providing a common approach to engineering specification and assurance. The team will also develop capability in Systems Engineering across the project engineering community in order to ensure that a whole systems approach is adopted for all new NR investment projects. Key objectives for the team are to: Deliver the Transformation Design to Cost project - Eliminate over specification and over engineering by cost led, functionality driven design Develop standard designs and specifications and embed these within a Rail industry design product catalogue Develop a Network Rail Computer Aided Engineering strategy Develop a systems engineering process framework Review the engineering design and standards process to identify any gaps or shortcomings in delivery of multidisciplinary rail projects. Support better integration of multi disciplinary engineering projects Establish design content and configuration management facilities for all projects Develop a 7 Day Railway strategy for Investment Projects Establish the processes and systems infrastructure necessary to support the ‘Make v Buy’ project Develop a single set of NR engineering standards for all NR rail projects to include generic standards that are not asset specific. About the role The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate good Systems Engineering knowledge and experience as well as Project Management capabilities, to enable them to assist in delivering the overall objectives of the team as described above. As a relatively small group, the Systems Engineering team is reliant on the support of other engineering disciplines to achieve its aims, taking a leadership and guidance role in achieving this, and the ability to manage the relationships that emerge as a result are as essential to this post as are the technical capabilities. Managing all engineering activities, you’ll ensure the projects you work on are of an incredibly high standard and result in value-for-money schemes. Naturally we’ll expect each and every project to be environmentally responsible, while meeting our expectations regarding time, cost and quality. Alongside the monitoring of projects, you’ll also allocate design and construction contracts, provide project management advice to colleagues and contractors, and undertake reviews of design and contract activities. You will be: A professional engineer, familiar with the engineering processes within the rail industry. An experienced change agent with a track record of delivering innovation. A powerful influencer with excellent skills in stakeholder management and interpersonal communication. An organised and meticulous project manager with aspirations to lead in your profession. Do you have….? Extensive experience in a relevant engineering discipline? Knowledge of quality assurance? The ability to communicate and influence people at all levels of our business? The want to thrive in a talented and ambitious team? Are you….? Competent in CDM, risk assessment and internal and external auditing? Qualified to HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level? Motivated and inspired by innovative projects? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Closing date: 8th August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4824-irc435174-project-manager-london/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:11:21 GMTAs a Shift Station Manager you’ll lead and direct the day to day performance of a team of staff to ensure the safe operation of St Pancras International Station, one of Network Rail’s key managed stations. This will involve the consistent delivery of excellent customer service on the station, whilst safely managing the high customer volumes through the station on a daily basis. You’ll carry out regular duties on the station including the implementation of emergency and evacuation plans You will manage the successful completion of station procedures to ensure compliance with audit processes. Overall you will be responsible for providing a safe station for passengers, retailers and tenants alike. Do you have….? Experience of leading, managing and developing a team? Excellent interpersonal skills and a good command of the English language? Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with all stakeholders? The ability to manage the safe operation of a major station? Previous experience of delivering excellent and consistent customer service? Experience of working within set procedures, processes and budgets? Are you….? An accomplished people manager? Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to engage and influence others? Proactive in leading a team forward to continually strive for improvement? Able to make important decisions in a fast moving environment? Calm and assured under pressure? This role involves shift working which will include days, nights and weekend working. This position is safety critical and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical. If you are shortlisted for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £28.5k Closing date: 08th August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4823-irc436049-shift-station-manager-london/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:04:36 GMTThe Operations and Customer Services function operates the railway day-to-day. It delivers train paths, timetabling and train movements to enable safe performance and meet the needs of our customers. The function owns and manages our business relationships with the passenger and freight operators and external commercial stakeholders. The functional customer focused organisation provides clear ownership of operating responsibilities for all customers and stakeholders. The area delivery units are the building blocks of engineering and operations excellence. About the role Ensuring the safe passage of trains is one of the most important jobs on the rail network and this is why we value our Signallers and the role they play in keeping Britain on the move. Signallers, as guardians of safety and good communications, are expected to maintain high standards. You need to be calm, methodical and analytical to ensure that all your decisions are made accurately after proper thought. You’ll be expected to take the lead in your duties, which means you have to be assertive and in command of many different situations. You will be the focal point of all railway operations in your specific area. Good communication is key to everything you’ll do. Do you have….? · High concentration levels? · The ability to work methodically, precisely and calmly at all times? · Excellent communication skills? · Good hearing and eyesight and normal colour perception? · A full, clean UK driving licence and your own transport? Are you….? · Of a mature nature with a conscientious outlook? · Able to able to assess situations and think through the outcome of your actions? · Able to work shifts including nights and weekends? · Over 18 years of age? This position is safety critical and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical. If you are shortlisted for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £19,324 Closing date: 8th August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply PLEASE NOTE THAT CV' WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS VACANCY - PLEASE COMPLETE THE NETWORK RAIL APPLICATION FORMhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4822-irc435027-crossing-keeper-x-2-kintbury-crossing-oxford/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:54:12 GMTAs an experienced Senior Construction Manager you will have excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for managing a team of Construction Managers to ensure all works are implemented to the required standard in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Using your extensive experience within the construction industry, including excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations, will provide you with the confidence and ability to work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial Managers and Planners. You will also be asked to provide regular reports to all relevant stakeholders on the progress of the project to enable completion and delivery of the programme. Strong experience in S & T / E & P is a requirement for this position. About the role This position requires you to be a team player with strong management and inter personal skills, to enable you to liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial Managers and Planners in the delivery of programmes. Do you have….? Outstanding construction experience - ideally in the railway industry? Experience of leading a team of multi-discipline site management personnel on major projects? A thorough understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental issues relating to Construction? Nebosh construction certificate / CSCS/CITB scheme/Auditing competence? HNC or equivalent in construction or a relevant engineering discipline? Working Knowledge of CDM Regulations requirements? Effective communication skills and an understanding of customer requirements? Are you….? Able to manage a principal contractor and their subcontractors? Highly dependable in your outlook? Outstanding at communicating and presenting? Confident in developing strong relationship internally and externally? Dynamic and highly customer focused? Motivated and inspired by our rail infrastructure? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 depending upon skills and experience Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4821-irc433541-senior-construction-manager-s-t-e-p-reading/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:41:46 GMTUsing your experience as a Scheme Project Manager you will help to enhance Network Rail’s reputation as a reliable deliverer of major capital projects. The role is with the Electrification & Plant Renewals team based at New Kings Beam House, working on Electrification Enhancements projects. You will be part of a team delivering a c£50m+ portfolio including New DC Substations, Substation Enhancements, TP Hut Conversions (to Substations), New Grid Supply connections and other works associated with the Traction Power System in the South East. Our primary focus at the moment will be delivering the Southern Power Supply Enhancement project which covers Wessex, Sussex and Kent. This project combines the Electrical requirements for various Network Rail Schemes such as Thameslink, Train lengthening, DC Regeneration Enablement and the Route Utilisation Strategies. About the role As a Scheme Project Manager you will support the Project Manager in delivering a variety of projects, to achieve this you will liaise closely with senior management colleagues and external contractors and consultants. You will help to co-ordinate the commissioning, design and construction through to safety, finance and testing; your involvement will touch on all aspects of the project life cycle and allow you to develop and strengthen your project management capabilities. It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience. In fact, what will set you apart is your motivation and natural flair for dealing with people at all levels. Do you have….? A degree, HNC or professional qualification in construction or engineering? Good leadership and commercial skills? Project management experience within a large construction environment? Design management experience within construction? Are you….? A Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or other professional body? Able to communicate to people at all levels of the business? Appreciative of commercial and financial procedures? Ambition to progress within the organisation? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 Closing date: 8th August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4820-irc430272-scheme-project-manager-london/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:21:55 GMTWe are looking for an experienced Site Manager to support to the Senior Construction Manager and Project Manager in the development of the Railway systems to support London Bridge Resignalling for Key Output 2, with a proven track record of delivery of major resignalling and Railway Systems, multi-disciplinary projects within the operational railways. Initially responsible for managing small packages of works, Site Surveys and other development works, this will then lead to a more extensive Site Construction Management role for the main Construction Works due to commence in October 2012. You will be responsible for: Review and Acceptance of Work Package Plans; Carrying our site inspections and Safety Inspections; Maintaining Site Diary; Supporting Construction Works in Possessions; Provising construction support; Carrying out Site Surveys; Providing support for the development of construction plans What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 depending upon skills and experience Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4817-irc431372-site-manager-croydon/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:02:24 GMTAs Senior Technical Officer, you’ll be conducting surveys including track re-alignment, bank monitoring and longitudinal timber replacement schemes. You’ll also be assisting with all aspects of track quality improvements including machine planning to implementation of schemes, pre and post site inspections and analysis of track quality data. You should be computer literate and capable of maintaining asset records to ensure a compliant technical office. An ONC or equivalent in mechanical or civil engineering would be highly advantageous and ideally you will have some suitable experience, preferably in the rail industry. A robust networker, you should also have advanced analytical and data skills along with good communication skills and an organised, methodical approach. Do you have… An ONC or equivalent in civil or mechanical engineering or an A’ level or equivalent in Physics, Maths and English? Proven engineering experience? Excellent networking skills? Effective communication skills? Are you… Conscientious with a meticulous approach to your work? A conceptual thinker? Innovative and solutions focussed? A team player? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: From £17,000 dependant upon relevant skills and experience (+ Overtime where available) Closing date: 06 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4816-irc433230-senior-technical-officer-track-gravesend/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:33:40 GMTYou will use your expertise as a Construction Manager to work as part of a professional project team and apply world class processes and systems to verify compliance of both the Network Rail site managers and that of the Contractor. You will influence others to ensure that they understand the requirements and align their activities to meet the demands of the verification process. About the role The successful candidate will have significant experience in civils, buildings or M & E construction, ideally within the railway environment. The candidate must be confident when dealing with contractors and able to make sound decisions quickly. The role covers all aspects of constructing a new railway station; bridge works, platform construction and complete station fit-out. A positive can-do attitude is essential to work closely with the designers, contractors and colleagues to deliver the works safely and to programme, whilst ensuring that cost efficiencies are driven throughout the process. Do you have….? Outstanding construction experience in the railway industry? A thorough understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental issues relating to construction? CSCS/CITB scheme/NEBOSH certification? HNC or equivalent in construction or relevant engineering discipline? Working Knowledge of CDM Regulations requirements? Effective communication skills and an understanding of customer requirements? Are you….? Able to manage a principal contractor and their subcontractors? Highly dependable in your outlook? Outstanding at communicating and presenting? Confident in developing strong relationship internally and externally? Dynamic and highly customer focused? Motivated and inspired by our rail infrastructure? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: £37,000 – £45,000 ending upon skills and experience Closing date: 01 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4815-irc432649-construction-manager-depot-reading/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:23:58 GMTNetwork Rail is at the operational centre of the railway and is playing a leading role in a rapidly evolving industry. We are responsible for rebuilding Britain’s railway infrastructure and are managing some of the biggest and most complex engineering programmes in Europe. Over the next few years we will be spending over £20 billion to renew and upgrade every aspect of an infrastructure that comprises 21,000 miles of track, 2,500 stations, 9,000 level crossings, 40,000 bridges and tunnels, and signalling and power for the movement of 25,000 trains every day. In order to achieve its goals, Network Rail has created a new national organisation formed around its key asset groups (track, signalling and telecoms, civils, electrification and plant, estates and enhancements). Our Investment Projects organisation (the largest organisation in Europe by expenditure) will deliver over £2 billion of renewals each year over the next four years. The Signalling and Electrification Renewals programme delivers more than £400m of signal renewals per year. Working as a key member with one of the project delivery teams, you will play a leading role in ensuring that the contractor delivers a fully tested compliant installation for the commissioning possession. You will have ensured that the commissioning is fully prepared and resourced in readiness for entry into service as planned on time. You will engender a team approach to problem solving, ensuring their expeditious collective solution. To be considered for this exciting position, you must have had significant demonstrable experience in the delivery of signalling projects, have a working knowledge of signalling principles and testing procedures. You will hold an appropriate IRSE licence and hold membership of an appropriate institution or experience and qualifications that would lead to holding such membership. Apply on line The salary for this position is c£55,000 Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 13/08/2010http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4814-irc435414-project-commissioning-engineer-reading/Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:16:46 GMTThis role requires the responsibility for inspection and prioritisation of renewal proposals, providing technical advice and support to the production of the national business plan. Your experience will enable you to develop allocated renewal and incremental enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail’s goals, supporting the development and implementation of projects to confirm that requirements are sufficient. You’ll have an ability to specify acceptance criteria for engineering works including design approval and acceptance of equipment enabling hand back to maintenance as appropriate. You must also work with members of the team to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and identify critical technical problems. An ability to identify issues and check that accurate and comprehensive records are maintained will be required, ensuring that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built’ status. A key part of this role will be to participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required. Do you have …. ? Chartered Engineer status? Proven ability to manage engineering activities in a business environment? Expertise in engineering management in a safety critical industry? Knowledge of policy and standards relating to Electrification & Fixed Plant engineering? Extensive Electrification & Fixed Plant engineering experience related to renewals and enhancements? Are you … ? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? Motivated by innovative projects? Self-motivated with the ability to influence people at all levels? Confident in developing strong relationships both internally and externally? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: c£35,000 - £42,000 Closing date: 9 August 2009 Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4809-irc424756-renewal-enhancement-engineer-birmingham/Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:51:12 GMTNetwork Rail is at the operational centre of the railway and is playing a leading role in a rapidly evolving industry. We are responsible for rebuilding Britain’s railway infrastructure and are managing some of the biggest and most complex engineering programmes in Europe. Over the next few years we will be spending over £20 billion to renew and upgrade every aspect of an infrastructure that comprises 21,000 miles of track, 2,500 stations, 9,000 level crossings, 40,000 bridges and tunnels, and signalling and power for the movement of 25,000 trains every day. In order to achieve its goals, Network Rail has created a new national organisation formed around its key asset groups (track, signalling and telecoms, civils, electrification and plant, estates and enhancements). Our Investment Projects organisation (the largest organisation in Europe by expenditure) will deliver over £2 billion of renewals each year over the next four years. The Signalling and Electrification Renewals programme delivers more than £400m of signal renewals per year. Working as a key member with one of the project delivery teams, you will play a leading role in ensuring that the contractor delivers a fully tested compliant installation for the commissioning possession. You will have ensured that the commissioning is fully prepared and resourced in readiness for entry into service as planned on time. You will engender a team approach to problem solving, ensuring their expeditious collective solution. To be considered for this exciting position, you must have had significant demonstrable experience in the delivery of signalling projects, have a working knowledge of signalling principles and testing procedures. You will hold an appropriate IRSE licence and hold membership of an appropriate institution or experience and qualifications that would lead to holding such membership. Apply on line The salary for this position is £50,000 - £60,000 Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 6th August 2010http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4802-irc434733-project-commissioning-engineer-birmingham/Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:20:58 GMTNetwork Rail’s Signalling and Telecoms team in Swindon are seeking an experienced Project engineer to work on the South Wales Renewals Major Projects Programme. If you can work flexibly, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to very tight deadlines, have a good experience of project management, design and/or delivery, and an excellent approach to customer needs, we will be very interested in talking to you. Responsibility for delivering a safe, efficient and reliable rail infrastructure rests with us. To achieve these objectives, we need people with the skills and passion to drive our work forward. For an engineering professional, it is the chance to get fully involved in all aspects of each project and still see the bigger picture. If you want to be part of it, now is the time to act. The key objectives are to lead and direct the engineering elements in the progression of the works forming the South Wales Renewals Major Projects Programme. To ensure a safe and compliant solution is designed, installed, tested and commissioned. The successful candidate will join an established multi-disciplinary team of engineers. We are looking for proven engineering design experience. A broad understanding of other disciplines will also be beneficial. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery of all engineering products as dictated by Network Rail’s project management system. You may carry out the duties of Designated Project Engineer for specific projects and also advise the Project Managers in respect of all construction related activities including testing and commissioning. You will ensure that schemes are affordable and meet programme requirements for time, cost and quality. You will be a positive problem-solver and logical thinker. You must ensure the integrity of the projects and remain constantly aware of environmental constraints on the design, maintenance and construction of railway projects. The successful candidate will be an experienced Signalling engineer and will have an engineering degree or equivalent experience within the railway environment. Ideally you will be or working towards being IRSE Licensed or hold Membership of a relevant professional institution. You can be sure of a challenging work environment, excellent professional training, long-term career prospects and a range of benefits. To apply, please send a full CV with covering letter, quoting the appropriate reference, by following the instructions on the website. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £35,000 - £41,000 Closing date: 30th July 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4799-irc435133-project-engineer-swindon/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:16:23 GMTUsing your organisational and clerical skills you will ensure the smooth running of the office by supporting a senior manager and their team. You will set up meetings, organise team events and conferences, arrange travel and accommodation, and provide administration support when and as needed. Our team organisers play a vital role in ensuring our departments operate as efficiently as possible. Your enthusiasm and personable approach will ensure our busy teams reach their important goals. It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience. In fact, what will set you apart is your motivation and natural flair for dealing with people at all levels. Do you have….? Experience of administration support in a busy team environment? The ability to coordinate and effectively prioritise multiple tasks while keeping to tight deadlines? IT literacy and competency in programmes such as MS Office and Excel? Are you….? An excellent communicator who can successfully convey information both verbally and in writing? Able to build relationships at all levels? An excellent time manager? Organised and able to use your initiative to improve existing systems? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £18,000 - 22,000 Closing date: 1st August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4798-irc435302-team-organiser-london/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:11:03 GMTThe Channel Tunnel Rail Link is the UK’s first high speed railway running from St Pancras to the Channel Tunnel. Designed for trains to operate at up to 300 km/h it presently carries both international Eurostar trains between London and Paris / Brussels and High Speed domestic services to East Kent. It is expected that freight trains and other high speed services will also start to use the route in the near future. Network rail through its subsidiary company Network rail (CTRL) Ltd operate and maintain the high speed line, plus the stations at St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet on behalf of the owners, HS1 Ltd. Whilst connected to the rest of the national network, the unique nature of the high speed line means that we operate under our own Safety Authorisation from the Office of Rail Regulation and maintain the railway to standards that are different from those that apply to the rest of the network. The Safety & Assurance section is responsible for monitoring our continued compliance against these standards as well as managing the competence database. About the role This is a temporary position is for a period of 12 months, commencing in early September 2010, providing maternity cover for the Safety Information Analyst. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain a valuable insight into the way in which the high speed railway is managed and operated. Reporting to the Competence Management System Manager, you will have the following key responsibilities, although, as a member of a small team you will be expected to be flexible and adaptive as the situation requires: 1. Compile the period safety and environment assurance report, quarterly performance reports of train operators and contractors and the annual company safety report, and assist in the compilation of special topic reports and provision of relevant information to enable the compilation of other general reports. 2. Review, each period, business unit data, process it using specially written suite of programmes, and prepare charts and tables for inclusion in the safety and environment assurance report. Provide analysis of the safety performance for Network Rail (CTRL), its contractors and train operators. Collect and disseminate safety and environment assurance information. 3. Develop communications with the function and business unit representatives for the exchange of information and data relating to performance measures, working with Information Management team in developing relevant computer software tools and processes. 4. Assist in the annual review and long-term development of health and safety key performance indicators and risk measures, with consistent interpretation of KPI definitions and data, and resolve any areas of confusion or dispute. 5. Maintain the currency of the Competence Management Database, updating the records as required and advising the relevant professional heads when competencies of personnel within their departments are due for renewal. 6. Organise training courses such as that for Personal Track Safety, advising attendees accordingly. In order to carry out this role, you will be expected to have the following job skills, experience and qualifications: Essential · Proven ability to use analytical tools and techniques. · Proven ability to extract data from safety management information systems using standard searches and reports. · Excellent IM skills, in particular Excel and Word. · Good communication skills. Holding a NEBOSH certificate or similar would be an advantage, although not essential. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: This is providing Maternity Cover for a period of 12 months Salary: Circa £26,000 depending on skills and experience Closing date: 1st August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply “Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012. You should be aware that this position may be included in this move”http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4794-irc435268-safety-information-analyst-gravesend/Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:53:10 GMTThe Operations and Customer Services function operates the railway day-to-day. It delivers train paths, timetabling and train movements to enable safe performance and meet the needs of our customers. The function owns and manages our business relationships with the passenger and freight operators and external commercial stakeholders. The functional customer focused organisation provides clear ownership of operating responsibilities for all customers and stakeholders. The area delivery units are the building blocks of engineering and operations excellence. The station team are responsible for delivering a first class station environment to the train operating companies, retailers and passengers, through establishing and promoting strong links with all users. About the role We value Customer Service Assistants, as they are central to the effective day to day running of the station. You will provide a customer focused presence and deliver a first class and safe environment for customers and station personnel alike. You are the key focal point for customers in the station, so you’ll need to be organised, efficient and have the ability to concentrate in a fast paced environment. You should have experience of working in a customer focussed environment with a proven track record of first class customer service. In addition, you will be able to think on your feet with the ability to effectively manage challenging situations. Do you have….? · Excellent communication skills including the ability to question and listen effectively? · Confidence and strong interpersonal skills? Are you….? · Of a mature nature with a conscientious outlook? · Proactive in respect of problem solving? · Used to dealing with members of the public in a professional manner? You must be over 18 years of age for undertake this role. This role involves day, night, weekend and bank holiday working. If you are short-listed for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test and if successful you will be invited to attend an assessment centre. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £18,000 Closing date: 1st August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply If you are short-listed for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test and if successful, you will be invited to attend a selection event in London where you will be asked to complete various exercises designed to assess for your observational abilities.http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4793-irc434657-customer-service-assistant-london/Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:39:05 GMTWe are seeking to recruit an Assurance Specialist who will play a key role within the Investment Projects organisation. This individual will support the delivery of assurance framework activities such as our annual National Core Audit Programme. This activity will involve compliance and risk based auditing across the Investment Projects portfolio. About the role Duties will include: · Managing Investment Projects, National Core Audit Activities; · Leading multi-functional audit teams and undertaking audit activity; · Presenting feedback and data analysis to our senior management teams; · Writing management reports; · Managing the continual improvement of assurance framework processes; and · Managing the high expectations of our stakeholders. The successful candidate will ideally possess the following skills and experience: · Qualified Lead Assessor with a proven track record of planning and delivering a comprehensive and risk based audit programme; · Previous experience of leading and managing teams; · Confident and proactive individual, with excellent interpersonal skills; · An excellent organiser with strong IT and report writing skills; · Pragmatic approach to problem solving; and · An understanding of project management or railway construction practices. Apply on line The salary for this position is c£40 - £50k Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 13/08/2010http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4792-irc434070-assurance-specialist-london/Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:33:04 GMTWestwood is Network Rail’s new leadership development centre. The purpose-built, fully residential training and conference centre in Coventry delivers programmes of professional skills development, including accredited leadership and management courses developed in partnership with Warwick Business School. The centre comprises around 150 study bedrooms, and 40 meeting and conferences rooms. There is a gym and swimming pool on site as well as excellent dining facilities. About the role Main duties will include: - Operating the dishwasher - Cleaning all pots and pans - Seeing in and putting away all deliveries - Maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchen areas, including deep cleaning - Removing rubbish from all kitchen areas What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £13,500 depending on skills and experience Closing date: 1st August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply “Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012. You should be aware that this position may be included in this move”http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4789-irc435310-kitchen-porter-coventry/Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:53:54 GMTThe Investment Projects function determines the asset management specifications and engineering competencies required to maintain, renew, and enhance the railway network, so it is able to deliver the high performance levels that the business requires. It is tasked with making engineering decisions as cost effectively as possible to satisfy the needs of the customer and the business - its focus is delivering Network Rail’s vision of engineering excellence for Britain's railway. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering development of allocated proposals from clarification of remit to project completion. About the role The successful candidate will manage all engineering and design development activities resulting in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. You must manage the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability and maintainability. You will use risk ID and evaluation methods (HAZOP, QRA, LRM, SAT/DA, etc.) to evaluate and compare options. Your experience will enable you to confirm whether strict change control is maintained on scope development by evaluating cost, time and performance impacts in conjunction with development management. A key part of this role will be to manage the preparation of the full engineering data package requirement for commencement of the detailed design. You may carry out independent reviews of safety critical signalling design documentation. You’ll also have an appreciation of CDM and will be able to support the planning supervisor in all associated duties and carry out cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal. Do you have …. ? Experience working at a senior project engineering level either in project development or implementation? A demonstrable aptitude for option development? Strong evaluation and decision-making skills? A working knowledge of rail engineering and relevant successful experience? An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure? Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class ralway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? Able to influence people at all levels? A good team player? This position can be based at Birmingham, Manchester or Derby What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: upto circa £50,000 plus benefits. Closing date: 1 August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4788-irc426014-senior-design-engineer-signalling-derby-manchester-birmingham-derby-manchester-birmingham/Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:47:04 GMTThe Discipline Resource Managers role is to create, manage and deliver the Network Development forward capability plan such that all Network Development sourcing and competency requirements are met. In order to do this he or she will need to build a framework which develops the processes and mechanisms to manage and operate the resourcing model to allow the optimum deployment of the sponsor resources. About the role Within this high profile role you will review new project proposals/remits, and monitor progress so that realistic, achievable and effective plans are developed for delivery of the programme. The role will also involve identifying resourcing requirements needed to support the programme which will entail liaising with the Territory Delivery Planning Unit and national resource planning functions to resolve resourcing issues. Excellent eye for detail will be needed to monitor data input by project teams and others to ensure cost and performance systems meet the required data standards. It will also be the Programme Control Manager’s responsibility to provide an efficient reporting structure to support the portfolio of complex projects within the programme. You will be passionate about developing people and teams. This role is critical to developing a strong community of programme controls people. You will be responsible for planning, assignment, development and training of all programme controls staff and delivering a significant improvement in capability in this key discipline. This role requires excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. The post-holder will have an exemplary track record in developing teams and individuals. Knowledge of Programme Controls is desirable but not essential. The role will suit individuals who find developing people one of the most rewarding parts of their current role. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: Circa £60-70K Benefits: Up to 30% Bonus, Generous Travel Allowance/Car Allowance, London Weighting, Pension, 28 days holiday Closing date: 1st August 2010 Please click ‘apply now’ to apply Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012. You should be aware that this position may be included in this move.http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4785-irc434744-discipline-resource-manager-london/Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:29:52 GMTNetwork Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From the rejuvenation of King’s Cross station and the upgrade and expansion of Thameslink, to Europe’s largest civil engineering project – Crossrail - we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures the UK has ever seen. This will help us deliver the better railway that is vital for the economic prosperity of this country, transforming how people travel and make a massive difference to passengers and freight users right across Britain. Human Resources (HR) provides support on all people-related issues for Network Rail. We’re responsible for creating an environment that attracts and engages high-performing individuals to deliver engineering and operational excellence for Britain’s railway. Our approach is a mature and pragmatic one, challenging where appropriate and professional in all areas of delivery. Network Rail’s Competence and Training organisation delivers an effective competence and development service in order to continuously improve safety, performance, engagement and esteem. Competence and Training strives to capture the routine business and forward plan emerging requirements to ensure Network Rail meets its operational requirements and workforce development remit, deliver the training needed to meet Network Rail's Competency Framework Requirements, and invest in our people and resources to ensure quality is inherent from the start in our service and products. You’ll recognise the value of technical, safety and vocational training and realise how it can measurably improve the focus of our workforce. As an influential learning professional you will have the confidence to be at the forefront of our transformation which will see you deliver value-for-money tuition in line with the annual training plan whilst adjusting content around individual business functions. We will look to you to work on the development, design and impact of our training programmes. And as such you’ll continuously work towards improving safety, performance, engagement and esteem, measuring the proficiency and capabilities of employees, and the business impact of all training you deliver. Your skills: - Able to deliver inspirational technical, safety and vocational training shaped for the learner, you’ll provide stimulating, high-quality material that sits within our standards, regulations & working instructions. - You’ll recognise the importance of excellent customer service, engaging with delegates and providing an environment that motivates them to learn. - As a Network Rail Manager, you’ll always comply to safety procedures, actively promoting our behaviours, values, processes, policies and corporate messages, and ensure safety awareness at all times. - You’ll continuously monitor and develop your own technical and educational proficiencies. Taking an active part in Content Review Groups and Skills Forums you’ll develop and improve training and assessment materials, along with aids, documentation and equipment. - Assessing both the capabilities of delegates and the impact of training, you’ll assist the Technical Training Delivery Manager in identifying and evaluating trends in performance and value. - Positively contributing to the continuous improvement of the Training Centre, you’ll support the Training Delivery Manager to analyse programme design, evaluation, team dynamics, centre performance and reputation. You’ll look towards constant enhancements of internal quality procedures and work instructions, training facilities and resources. - We are looking for applicants with Small and Large Plant experience. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Closing date: 8th August 2010http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4777-irc433902-workforce-development-specialist-small-and-large-plant-walsall/Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:55:52 GMTHuman Resources (HR) provides support on all people-related issues for Network Rail. We’re responsible for creating an environment that attracts and engages high-performing individuals to deliver engineering and operational excellence for Britain’s railway. Our approach is a mature and pragmatic one, challenging where appropriate and professional in all areas of delivery. Network Rail’s Competence and Training organisation delivers an effective competence and development service in order to continuously improve safety, performance, engagement and esteem. Competence and Training strives to capture the routine business and forward plan emerging requirements to ensure Network Rail meets its operational requirements and workforce development remit, deliver the training needed to meet Network Rail's Competency Framework Requirements, and invest in our people and resources to ensure quality is inherent from the start in our service and products. About the role You’ll recognise the value of technical, safety and vocational training and realise how it can measurably improve the focus of our workforce. As an influential learning professional you will have the confidence to be at the forefront of our transformation which will see you deliver value-for-money tuition in line with the annual training plan whilst adjusting content around individual business functions. We will look to you to work on the development, design and impact of our training programmes. And as such you’ll continuously work towards improving safety, performance, engagement and esteem, measuring the proficiency and capabilities of employees, and the business impact of all training you deliver. Your skills · Able to deliver inspirational technical, safety and vocational training shaped for the learner, you’ll provide stimulating, high-quality material that sits within our standards, regulations & working instructions. · You’ll recognise the importance of excellent customer service, engaging with delegates and providing an environment that motivates them to learn. · As a Network Rail Manager, you’ll always comply to safety procedures, actively promoting our behaviours, values, processes, policies and corporate messages, and ensure safety awareness at all times. · You’ll continuously monitor and develop your own technical and educational proficiencies. Taking an active part in Content Review Groups and Skills Forums you’ll develop and improve training and assessment materials, along with aids, documentation and equipment. · Assessing both the capabilities of delegates and the impact of training, you’ll assist the Technical Training Delivery Manager in identifying and evaluating trends in performance and value. · Positively contributing to the continuous improvement of the Training Centre, you’ll support the Training Delivery Manager to analyse programme design, evaluation, team dynamics, centre performance and reputation. You’ll look towards constant enhancements of internal quality procedures and work instructions, training facilities and resources. · We are looking for applicants with Small and Large Plant experience. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: Circa £35,000-£42,000 Closing date: 8th August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4776-irc433902-workforce-development-specialist-small-large-plant-walsall/Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:27:39 GMTThe Operations and Customer Services function operates the railway day-to-day. It delivers train paths, timetabling and train movements to enable safe performance and meet the needs of our customers. The function owns and manages our business relationships with the passenger and freight operators and external commercial stakeholders. The functional customer focused organisation provides clear ownership of operating responsibilities for all customers and stakeholders. The area delivery units are the building blocks of engineering and operations excellence. About the role Ensuring the safe passage of trains is one of the most important jobs on the rail network and this is why we value our Signallers and the role they play in keeping Britain on the move. Signallers, as guardians of safety and good communications, are expected to maintain high standards. You need to be calm, methodical and analytical to ensure that all your decisions are made accurately after proper thought. You’ll be expected to take the lead in your duties, which means you have to be assertive and in command of many different situations. You will be the focal point of all railway operations in your specific area. Good communication is key to everything you’ll do. Do you have….? · High concentration levels? · The ability to work methodically, precisely and calmly at all times? · Excellent communication skills? · Good hearing and eyesight and normal colour perception? · A full, clean UK driving licence and your own transport? Are you….? · Of a mature nature with a conscientious outlook? · Able to able to assess situations and think through the outcome of your actions? · Able to work shifts including nights and weekends? · Over 18 years of age? Due to the sheer importance of the role, you’ll need to pass an initial assessment to be considered. You’ll then be required to complete a 9 week residential course at our state-of-the-art training centres in Leeds or Watford, before receiving more training within your appointed signal box. This position is safety critical and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical. If you are shortlisted for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test. What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: The salary for this position is: - £19,324 – whilst in training £21,322 – after training Please note CV’s will not be reviewed or accepted for this position. The closing date is Sunday 1st August 2010http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4775-irc430420-signaller-grade-2-huntley-huntly/Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:17:37 GMTThe Signalling Design Group is part of Network Rail’s Investment Projects, Signalling & Electrification function. The Group is involved with Signalling Scheme Development and detailed signal engineering designs for both major resignalling schemes and minor renewals and enhancements. This post has been created to support the development and delivery works for the Thameslink programme and in particular the resignalling of London Bridge. About the role The successful candidate will undertake design development activities resulting in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. You will be expected to undertake the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability and maintainability. You will need to use risk ID and evaluation methods (HAZOP, QRA, LRM and GK/RT/14200 suite) to evaluate and compare options. A key part of this role will be to undertake and verify the delivery of the full engineering design packages either for scheme development or detailed design. You’ll have an ability to support the construction design management (CDM) planning supervisor in all associated duties and carry out cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal. Do you have …. ? IRSE Principles Designer or Schemes Designer licence or equivalent relevant to the discipline? A demonstrable aptitude for option development? Strong evaluation and decision-making skills? A working knowledge of rail engineering and relevant successful experience? An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure? Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? Able to influence people at all levels? A good team player? How To Apply At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: circa £30,000 to £40,000 per annum plus benefits. Closing date: 1 August 2010 To apply or find out more visit www.networkrail.co.uk/careers and tap in IRC434967 in the Keyword Search Box.http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4774-irc434967-signalling-design-engineer-croydon/Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:42:58 GMTA key part of this role will be to undertake and verify the delivery of the full engineering design packages either for scheme development or detailed design. You’ll have an ability to support the construction design management (CDM) planning supervisor in all associated duties and carry out cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal. Do you have …. ? IRSE Principles Designer or Schemes Designer licence or equivalent relevant to the discipline? A demonstrable aptitude for option development? Strong evaluation and decision-making skills? A working knowledge of rail engineering and relevant successful experience? An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure? Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? Able to influence people at all levels? A good team player? To apply visit www.networkrail.co.uk/careers and type in IRC434969 in the Keyword Search Box.http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4772-irc434969-signalling-design-engineer-croydon/Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:35:37 GMTEnsuring the safe passage of trains is one of the most important jobs on the rail network and this is why we value our Signallers and the role they play in keeping Britain on the move. Signallers, as guardians of safety and good communications, are expected to maintain high standards. You need to be calm, methodical and analytical to ensure that all your decisions are made accurately after proper thought. You’ll be expected to take the lead in your duties, which means you have to be assertive and in command of many different situations. You will be the focal point of all railway operations in your specific area. Good communication is key to everything you’ll do. Do you have….? · High concentration levels? · The ability to work methodically, precisely and calmly at all times? · Excellent communication skills? · Good hearing and eyesight and normal colour perception? · A full, clean UK driving licence and your own transport? Are you….? · Of a mature nature with a conscientious outlook? · Able to able to assess situations and think through the outcome of your actions? · Able to work shifts including nights and weekends? · Over 18 years of age? Due to the sheer importance of the role, you’ll need to pass an initial assessment to be considered. You’ll then be required to complete a 9 week residential course at our state-of-the-art training centres in Leeds or Watford, before receiving more training within your appointed signal box. This position is safety critical and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment medical. If you are shortlisted for this position, you will be required to take a compulsory communications test. This position is temporary What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: The salary for this position is: - £23,988 – whilst in training £25,320 – after training If you are still interested, please press the Apply Now button and complete the application form accordingly. Please note CV’s will not be reviewed or accepted for this position. The closing date is Sunday 1st August 2010http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4763-irc427319-temporary-signaller-grade-4-carmuirs-west-falkirk/Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:21:56 GMTIn order to achieve the level of reliability that our customers demand and deserve, our newly-established Infrastructure Maintenance function that employs 15,000 across 40 delivery units, will play a major role in delivering our vision of engineering and operating excellence for Britain’s railway. Our in-house maintenance organisation works as one single team maintaining signalling, track, and electrification using standardised, efficient processes that are committed to the achievement of our corporate goals. Infrastructure Maintenance Services Team - Bletchley IMDM The team is responsible for the provision of planning and support services to the Delivery Unit About the role · Assist the Delivery Unit Planning team as directed. · Assist in the production of the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan and resource schedules. · Submit and process a variety of Access and Resource Planning requests in compliance with agreed processes and procedures. · Accurately input, update and maintain relevant planning systems and records as required. · Assist in the coordination and optimisation of all resources for efficient maintenance delivery. · Provide effective support to plan changes and emergency works. · Liaise with external and internal contacts across functions in relation to the planning requests. · Assist in the preparation of reports as required. Apply on line The salary for this position is £20,000 - £25,000 Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 25/07/2010http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4748-irc431495-planning-assistant-milton-keynes/Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:46:33 GMTInfrastructure Projects - Enhancements Scotland is responsible for the delivery of Multi Discipline Enhancement Projects. You will become a valuable member of the Commercial team which comprises of Procurement, Commercial (post contract) and Estimating contributing to the successful delivery of major projects including EGIP (Edinburgh to Glasgow Inprovement Projects). About the role We are seeking a Senior Buyer to provide a professional service to the Procurement Manager on both contracts and projects. The post holder will be responsible for all pre-contract activity associated with project procurement, such as procurement strategy, the evaluation and negotiation of contractors' tenders and the preparation of contract documents of all values. The successful candidate will have proven experience of strategy development, , have a sound knowledge and experience of procurement processes and a solid understanding of Industry Standard Contracts. You will be required to lead procurement processes and to give advice and guidance on Corporate Processes ensuring compliance to EU Directives as well as Corporate Governance You will need to be self-motivated, organised and have excellent communication and problem solving skills. You will be confident in your ability and will be able to use your initiative and adaptability to meet the needs and understanding of your customers and stakeholders at all levels. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility in an environment of a changing organisation and a background of best practice procurement. The successful candidate should either be working towards or already hold a CIP’s qualification or related field with membership of a relevant professional organisation. Preferably with knowledge of the Rail Industry. Apply on line Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 25/07/2010 The salary for this role is up to c£35-40,000 plus benefitshttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4745-irc426733-senior-buyer-glasgow/Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:15:08 GMTUsing your expertise in project planning you will work closely with programme and project managers by developing a project work breakdown structure so projects can be monitored efficiently and professionally. About the role As an experienced Project Planner you will be responsible for monitoring programmes and regular updates for a large portfolio of complex work projects. You will have a detailed knowledge of Primavera P3e and an understanding of the wider Project Management Framework. A strong knowledge of earned value management and milestone and KPI reporting will also help you to keep control of the variety of projects, ensuring that they are delivered to the high standard expected. It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience. In fact, what will set you apart is your motivation and natural flair for dealing with people at all levels. Do you have….? Extensive experience in working with P3e? Experience in management, planning or delivery of major construction and engineering projects? A working knowledge of investment programme and project controls processes and systems? Able to manage data in a proficient and competent manner? Are you….? Motivated and confident? Able to communicate with people at all levels? Enthusiastic with excellent attention to detail? Ambitious to progress within the organisation? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £35,000 - depending on skills and experience Closing date: 25th July 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4737-irc435051-project-planner-blackfrairs/Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:07:54 GMTPLEASE NOTE, THIS ROLE HAS OPTION OF INITIALLY BEING BASED IN DERBY OR LONDON. Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From the rejuvenation of King’s Cross station and the upgrade and expansion of Thameslink, to Europe’s largest civil engineering project – Crossrail - we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures the UK has ever seen. This will help us deliver the better railway that is vital for the economic prosperity of this country, transforming how people travel and make a massive difference to passengers and freight users right across Britain. Specific responsibilities include the creation of business cases; development of new Measurement technologies and techniques; forecasting and monitoring project costs/ timescales and the progression of product acceptance. The successful candidate is likely to be a qualified engineer working towards Chartered status with experience in a Research and Development team. Strong Project management skills with a proven ability to manage the product development process (from creation of investment cases through to end - to - testing and benefits delivery) are essential. Essential: • Experience in an electrical/ electronic research and development team • Experience in systems end –to- end testing. • Sound knowledge of S&T equipment • MEng degree in an electrical/ electronic discipline Desirable: • Working towards IET chartered status • Certified S&T instrumentation Engineer • Development of investment papers • Development of measurement systems • Strong background in programming Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012. You should be aware that this position may be included in this move. The salary for this position is c£31,000 to £40,000 per annum plus benefits. Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 25 July 2010 To apply, visit www.networkrail.co.uk/careers and tap in "IRC434222" in the Keyword Search Box.http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4726-irc434222-engineering-development-manager-derby-or-london/Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:15:04 GMTThe Track Renewals group manages plain line renewals, switch and crossing projects as well as working with the recently introduced high output renewal equipment in the South West. Additional work comprises renewals of drainage, bridge timbers and level crossings. The work is carried out via six main contractors and represents 2300km of track together with over four hundred switch and crossing units. About the role (External) Job Purpose Provide specialist guidance and support to the Formation Design & Specification Engineer on all aspects relating to engineering data that supports track bed investigation and reporting associated with Plain Line, S&C and High Output track renewals. Key Accountabilities Provide all of the engineering data that supports the development of the SI Scope produced by the Formation Design & Specification Engineer. Support site investigations and inspections as necessary including attending high output track bed investigations for the logging of trial holes. Log and photograph Automatic Ballast Samples provided by maintenance and produce the longitudinal section in accordance with Network Rails standard logging key for soils. Support the Formation Design & Specification Engineer with the production of the SI Scope and the final report which supports the renewals specification. Support track drainage site investigation as required. Collect & collate all of the available desk study engineering data which supports the scoping process and save all of the information electronically and hard copy files. Produce site schematics using the standard Network Rail template Communicate directly with the maintainer to gain an understanding of any site specific conditions relating to track bed and record any relevant information ahead of the SI Scope Produce a summary of the Geological conditions on site and include in the SI Scope Produce site investigation scopes and prepare final reports when required Undertake all necessary document control and ensure final reports are loaded into CCMS How To Apply- External What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £26,000 per annum Closing date: 16th July 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4720-irc432479-track-bed-engineer-multiple-posts-available-milton-keynes/Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:14:59 GMTUsing your administrative and organisational skills you will be responsible for coordinating the Assessment in the Line process and arranging assessments for the delivery unit. You will monitor the expiration dates of safety and technical competencies in order to ensure the maintenance staff have the necessary skills to carry out their critical work. You will liaise with managers to identify training and assessment needs whilst ensuring staff are competent to work safely on track. Your strong relationship building and interpersonal skills will help you to communicate with Network Rail’s services managers, works plan coordinators, track maintenance staff and maintenance engineers. It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience. In fact, what will set you apart is your motivation and natural flair for dealing with people at all levels. Do you have….? Exceptional communication skills and the ability to effectively convey information both verbally and in writing? Experience organising and overseeing a large number of activities at the same time? Experience with spreadsheet manipulation and database management? IT literacy and competency in programmes such as MS Office and Excel? Are you….? · A results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organisational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation? · A highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision? · A resourceful team player who excels at building relationships? · Flexible, approachable and able to effectively prioritise and juggle multiple tasks? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Snapshot: Salary: Circa £competitive How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to apply Network Rail is planning to transfer certain activities of our business to a new National Centre which will open in Milton Keynes during 2012.http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4719-irc432093-assessment-in-the-line-coordinator-york/Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:00:31 GMTSupporting the Survey Engineer and assure surveying activities through the Thameslink Programme. Using various survey and CAD tools must be able to demonstrate a high working knowledge of survey processes and systems This is a unique opportunity to join one of the UK’s most exciting engineering projects in the use and development of modern Geomatics technologies. 1. Support the Senior Survey Engineer in carrying out his duties in the development of Policies and Procedures for Surveys and Mapping at TLP. 2. Carrying out validation checks on survey deliverables including interim and final traverse reports, PGM’s, survey drawings, verification reports, QA and calibration documentation and raw survey data analysis. 3. Carryout out site verification surveys of under the direction of the Senior Surveyor in relation to survey deliverables. 4. Undertake site monitoring and assessment of survey suppliers or contractors performance during survey and setting out works. 5. Assist with survey briefing’s for kick-off meetings and supplier compliance audits and assurance activities. 6. Undertake survey processing of GPS and Laser Scan data using appropriate software to provide assurance and value-added data extraction including 3D drawings creation, 3D modelling, clash detection and surface modelling 7. Maintain, check and calibrate survey equipment in used during TLP surveys, including the creation of an equipment calibration register. 8. Assist in the development and updating of the TLP PGM database. Essential · Degree in a relevant subject · Railway experience with good understanding of track alignment systems · Knowledge of modern survey techniques and the achievement of tolerances to support · Experience in the integration of engineering systems and of large infrastructure projects · understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques The salary for this position is c£25,000 Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 23/07/2010http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4704-irc431846-survey-systems-engineering-assistant-london/Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:09:39 GMTThe successful candidate will undertake and verify engineering and design development activities resulting in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. You will be expected to undertake the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability and maintainability. You will need to use risk ID and evaluation methods (HAZOP, QRA, LRM and GK/RT/14200 suite) to evaluate and compare options. A key part of this role will be to verify engineering design packages. You’ll have an ability to support the construction design management (CDM) planning supervisor in all associated duties and carry out cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal. Do you have …. ? IRSE Principles Designer or Schemes Designer and Verifier licence or equivalent relevant to the discipline? A demonstrable aptitude for option development? Strong evaluation and decision-making skills? A working knowledge of rail engineering and relevant successful experience? An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure? Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? Able to influence people at all levels? A good team player? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum plus benefits. Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4637-irc434168-senior-signalling-design-engineer-croydon/Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:53:14 GMTThe successful candidate will undertake design development activities resulting in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. You will be expected to undertake the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability and maintainability. You will need to use risk ID and evaluation methods (HAZOP, QRA, LRM and GK/RT/14200 suite) to evaluate and compare options. A key part of this role will be to undertake and verify the delivery of the full engineering design packages either for scheme development or detailed design. You’ll have an ability to support the construction design management (CDM) planning supervisor in all associated duties and carry out cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal Do you have …. ? IRSE Principles Designer or Schemes Designer licence or equivalent relevant to the discipline? A demonstrable aptitude for option development? Strong evaluation and decision-making skills? A working knowledge of rail engineering and relevant successful experience? An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure? Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? Able to influence people at all levels? A good team player? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: £30,000 to £36,000 per annum, plus benefits. Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4634-irc434188-signalling-principles-designer-croydon/Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:20:27 GMTThe successful candidate will manage all engineering and design development activities resulting in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. You will be expected to manage the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability and maintainability. You will need to use risk ID and evaluation methods (HAZOP, QRA, LRM and GK/RT/14200 suite) to evaluate and compare options. A key part of this role will be to manage the preparation of the full engineering data package requirement for commencement of the detailed design. You must also carry out independent checking of signalling design documentation. You’ll have an ability to support the construction design management (CDM) planning supervisor in all associated duties and carry out cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal. Do you have …. ? IRSE Assistant Signalling Designer licence or working towards Signalling Designer licence or equivalent relevant to the discipline? A demonstrable aptitude for option development? Strong evaluation and decision-making skills? A working knowledge of rail engineering and relevant successful experience? Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? A good team player? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: £22,000 to £30,000 per annum plus benefits. Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4633-irc434195-assistant-signalling-designer-croydon/Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:05:31 GMTThe successful candidate will join a team undertaking design development activities resulting in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of design activities ensuring that design packages are correctly organised. Ordering and correctly storing signalling records. Managing CAD designs produced by the design teams Do you have …. ? Suitable academic or engineering qualifications A working knowledge of rail engineering CAD Microstation experience Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? A good team player? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: £20,000 to £25,000 per annum plus benefits. Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4632-irc434192-signalling-design-co-ordinator-croydon/Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:22:42 GMTThe successful candidate will undertake design development activities resulting in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. You will be expected to undertake the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability and maintainability. You will need to use risk ID and evaluation methods (HAZOP, QRA, LRM and GK/RT/14200 suite) to evaluate and compare options. A key part of this role will be to undertake and verify the delivery of the full engineering design packages either for scheme development or detailed design. You’ll have an ability to support the construction design management (CDM) planning supervisor in all associated duties and carry out cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal Do you have …. ? IRSE Principles Designer or Schemes Designer licence or equivalent relevant to the discipline? A demonstrable aptitude for option development? Strong evaluation and decision-making skills? A working knowledge of rail engineering and relevant successful experience? An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure? Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? Able to influence people at all levels? A good team player? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: £30,000 to £36,000 per annum plus benefits. Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4631-irc434190-signalling-design-engineer-croydon/Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:11:15 GMTThe successful candidate will manage all engineering and design development activities resulting in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. You will be expected to manage the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability and maintainability. You will need to use risk ID and evaluation methods (HAZOP, QRA, LRM and GK/RT/14200 suite) to evaluate and compare options. A key part of this role will be to manage the preparation of the full engineering data package requirement for commencement of the detailed design. You must also carry out independent checking of signalling design documentation. You’ll have an ability to support the construction design management (CDM) planning supervisor in all associated duties and carry out cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal. Do you have …. ? IRSE Principles Designer, Schemes Designer and/or Design Manager licence or equivalent relevant to the discipline? A demonstrable aptitude for option development? Strong evaluation and decision-making skills? A working knowledge of rail engineering and relevant successful experience? An appreciation of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure? Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? Able to influence people at all levels? A good team player? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits. Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4627-irc434165-signalling-engineering-design-manager-s-croydon/Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:43:43 GMTThe successful candidate will join a team undertaking design development activities resulting in schemes that are affordable and meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Your training will lead to you being able to undertake the development of suitable engineering options for a proposal giving full consideration to safety, reliability and maintainability. You trained to use risk ID and evaluation methods (HAZOP, QRA, LRM and GK/RT/14200 suite) to evaluate and compare options. A key part of this role will be to support the delivery of the full engineering design packages either for scheme development or detailed design. Do you have …. ? Suitable academic or engineering qualifications? A demonstrable aptitude for option development? Strong evaluation and decision-making skills? A working knowledge of rail engineering and relevant successful experience? Are you … ? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about creating a world-class railway infrastructure? Able to thrive within an ambitious team? A good team player? What can we offer you….? At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 70% discount on season rail tickets. Salary: £22,000 to £30,000 per annum, plus benefits. Closing date: 1 August 2010 How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to applyhttp://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/4625-irc434274-trainee-signalling-design-engineer-croydon/Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:38:36 GMT