Senior Technical Officer

Department Name: CT Track Engineer (989120) G1
        
About Network Rail
       

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Who we are

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).

The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd', undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client. 

Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.  When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
       
        
Brief Description
       

The role

We have an exciting opportunity within Network Rail High Speed for a Senior Technical Officer

The role of the Senior Technical Officer (STO) is to provide support to the Maintenance Engineering team and the Principal Technical Officer (PTO), as well as supporting the High-Speed Track Team. The STO provides support to the PTO and will deputise for the PTO as required. The STO role is vital to the safe on-time delivery of both Maintenance and Renewals at Network Rail High Speed.

A key part of this role will be to monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity, and efficiency.  You will provide technical guidance, support, and undertake survey and design work. Your experience will enable you to undertake technical inspections and investigations, arranging track monitoring and reviewing and reporting outputs. 

You will support the PTO and the Track Team in the delivery of their objectives to ensure that the Network Rail High Speed Track Team delivers excellence in terms of safety, quality and performance; and represents good value for money to our client HS1.

Network Rail High Speed has its own technical standards, you will assist the PTO to ensure the infrastructure is maintained to these standards during routine technical inspections.
        
        
About the role (External)
       

Key Accountabilities

1.       Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.

2.       Adhere to company policies and procedures

3.       Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

4.       Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.

5.       Provide technical support and guidance.

7.       Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.

8.       Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.

9.       Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.

10.     Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.

11.     Manage information to update systems, databases and records.

12.     Contribute to your own development and that of others. 

Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies.

1.        Knowledge of technical support activities and techniques.

2.        Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques.

3.        Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.

4.        Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

5.        Able to coach, influence and develop others.

6.        Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.

7.        Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.

8.        Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

The Senior Technical Officer is a safety critical and key safety post. If not already held by the successful applicant, any offer of employment will be subject to passing the relevant pre-appointment medical including a drug & alcohol test.

This is a permanent so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! 

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. 

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
        
        
How to Apply (External)
       

The important stuff

The role is based at (insert location), however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.

What can we offer you in return?

We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:

Band xx - £38990 (plus outer London allowance of £1,600 if based at Singlewell)

In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including: 

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Excellent choice of pension schemes
• 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
• 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
• ‘my benefits' – our discounted online shopping site
• Training, development and employee assistance programme available
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
• 5 days paid volunteering leave

If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people.  We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.

Closing date and application process

The closing date will be 12th April 2024.  Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.  This role is also advertised externally,