The rail industry has now embarked on the most ambitious new £2bn electrification programme Britain has seen for more than 30 years. Needless to say, this presents us with massive challenges and opportunities for the future – and to meet them successfully, it’s vital that we have a world-class team in place. As a result, we’re now seeking more outstanding Design and Senior Design Engineers to join us, and help us deliver innovation and efficiency in line with challenging timescales.

The role is responsible for supporting/leading the engineering development of a wide range of projects including new electrification programmes, power supply upgrades and electrification and plant renewals. Following clarification of remit, you will carry out feasibility studies, single option development and prepare outline designs and the engineering elements of tender documentation as necessary.

A key part of your role will involve ensuring that development remits comprehensively and accurately describe the necessary requirements, and allow these to be delivered as efficiently as possible. You will also seek to identify opportunities for achieving programme/cost efficiencies, and support innovation work streams currently being progressed with the view to reducing electrification unit costs.

The senior role will be expected to have a good understanding of multidisciplinary engineering, and lead and develop a small team of engineers working closely with a range of both internal and external stakeholders in jointly developing solutions that deliver safely and efficiently, and meet the ambitious programme of works.

You’ll need:  

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Flair for option development
• Strong evaluation and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of railway electrification engineering or similar related industry
• Good grasp of all the life cycle stages of rail infrastructure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The senior role also calls for membership of a relevant professional body

Registering your interest

Please register your interest now if you feel that your talents match what we are looking for.  We will be recruiting into a number of positions over the next twelve months and would like to keep in touch with you.

Register your interest for future opportunities by clicking on 'Apply Now' below.

The closing date for registering your interest is 31st July 2012.

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 75% discount on season rail tickets.

Network Rail welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, disability or gender and is committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

The salary range for these roles is circa £30,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience