Performance & Assurance Engineer

        
Department Name:   Southern Region
        
        
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Brief Description

We are currently seeking a Performance & Assurance Engineer to manage the assurance and compliance processes within the delivery unit.  Monitor and report on asset performance, reliability, productivity, efficiency and compliance.  Make recommendations that will improve business performance.

        
        
About the role (External)
       

Key Accountabilities

1.     Monitor and report on a programme of assurance, staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks. Compile periodic reports and analyse trends.  Make recommendations to address issues that require management action.

2.     Monitor and report on asset performance, reliability, work productivity and efficiency.   Compile reports and analyse trends.  Make recommendations to address issues that require management action.

3.     Monitor the progression and close-out of Non-Conformance Reports within the agreed timescales.

4.     Manage the process to submit, monitor and close out Non-Compliances.

5.     Assist in investigation of incidents and performance/compliance related failures.

6.     Monitor progress and report on business performance improvement initiatives.  Make recommendations to address issues that require management action.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of engineering discipline
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
• Knowledge of assurance and compliance processes
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Knowledge of investigation processes and techniques
• Good analytical skills
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

Desirable

• Good knowledge of railway operating rules and regulations
• Good risk assessment/loss control knowledge
• Knowledge of asset reliability improvement and monitoring techniques
• Auditor qualification       

       
How to Apply (External)
        
        
Salary: £35,582 - £40,029

Location: Ashford CED

Closing date: 16th February 2024. - Late applications will not be accepted.

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