Your key accountabilities will include:

• Safeguarding the safety, integrity, reliability and efficiency of Railway Structures assets at all stages in the asset life cycle through engagement in planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and assessment activities.

• Monitoring and ensuring that the risk profile of Railway Structures assets in TfL are maintained in compliance with TfL policy

• Leading the authorship and updating of Railway Structures policies, standards and procedures

• Providing engineering input in support of TfL operations, strategy, projects and asset management

• Defining, implementing and updating the Railway Structures capability strategy and its operating model through the optimisation of staff utilisation, adoption of optimum make & buy strategy and continuous professional development of its members

• Identifying and developing critical expertise required to keep the Railways safe by using a risk based approach, managing and continuing the development of the existing team

• Providing technical and people leadership to the capability and ensuring that accreditation of the capability is up to date

• Working closely with industry, internal and external stakeholders to introduce relevant innovations and best practice in TfL.

You will be a chartered engineer with the UK Engineering Council or recognised equivalent, ideally a Fellow or a Member working towards Fellowship of the Institution of Civil Engineers or another relevant UK or internationally recognised engineering institution.

You will have expert knowledge, skills and experience of: 

• Building and leading successful teams comprising of subject matter experts working on complex projects within a regulated environment, preferably within the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations (ROGS) framework

• Providing technical leadership in a lead technical authority and or lead delivery role on complex structural projects within capital programmes and or operations with emphasis on whole life cycle benefits

• Risk based design assurance on multidisciplinary projects and modifications to operational Railway Structures assets

• Legislation, technical standards and industry best practice related to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of complex Railway Structures infrastructure

• Design, construction, operation, maintenance and asset management of Railway Structures that include the assessment of the structural performance of long-life ageing structures with limited as-built information

• Developing and ensuring the implementation of asset management technical strategies for Railway Structures which are forward looking, risk based and maximise asset performance and reliability without affecting safety

• Design and project management delivery frameworks that are applied to support and ensure the consistent and efficient delivery of projects and programmes

• Identifying, managing and mitigating engineering related risks to a project and assets with a focus on the safety, reliability, quality, function and performance of operational assets and systems.

• Building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at senior management level to enable successful delivery of engineering solutions.

This position requires you to be able to work in a matrix framework. You need to demonstrate and build on your credibility, competence and technical excellence in the development, approval and implementation of robust solutions through collaborative working, trust and proactive management of your direct team and customers’ expectations.

The more teams you’ve led, the better. But it’s important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That’s because, wherever you join us, you’ll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise. So, come and bring on tomorrow, as an Engineer at TfL. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair. 
 
Application Process  
Please apply using your most recent CV and Cover Letter. (Word format only) 

We encourage you to apply for the position that is most relevant to your existing skills, knowledge and experience as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role.  

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st May 2022 @ 23:59   

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Our benefit package includes;

• Final Salary Pension Scheme

• Free travel for you on the TfL network

• A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan

• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

• Private Healthcare discounted scheme

• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers through the MyTfL rewards programme

• Discounted Eurostar travel

• Flexible Working or Part Time Working