OTM ETCS Fitment Engineer in Scunthorpe - CV-Library

We own and operate a wide range of specialist rail plant. Our teams work in collaboration with our clients on a broad variety of activities, from small installation projects through to large complex engineering schemes across the UK.

Our highly skilled people hold competencies to operate and maintain a variety of on track machines such as tampers and ballast regulators, through to Kirow cranes and RRV's with specialist attachments.

We work with clients across main line railways, depots, overground mass transit networks and tramways, along with private sidings and heritage railways, delivering a variety of projects, including maintenance, overhead line installations, bridge installations and track renewals.

The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) is a transformational programme with a vision to create the next generation railway that works better for people. ECDP and the deployment of European Train Control System (ETCS) brings significant change to the rail industry, with a once in a generation opportunity to transform how the railway works and is maintained for all users including On Track Machines, Freight, Charter and Heritage Operators and Passengers.

Working in partnership, Network Rail, Industry Partners, including the OTM Sector, the Government and Trades Unions, ECDP will upgrade the train control systems to create a more dynamic, more reliable, and more flexible railway. The Programme will introduce ETCS in the first instance on the East Coast Mainline South (ECML-S); i.e., between London King's Cross and Stoke Tunnel, including the Northern City Line (NCL) between Moorgate and Finsbury Park, with further program roll outs in the future.

We have a great opportunity for a OTM - ETCS Fitment Engineer. The position is based in Frodingham with travel.

You will be responsible for:

Business Change

Provide ETCS technical leadership for OTM Engineers allocated to the ETCS programme.
Support the ETCS Senior Business Change Manager in the application of ETCS requirements.
Support the management team to monitor the progress of works and ensure that the delivery is planned and implemented on all projects as required.
Ensure that the technical standards are maintained in all aspects of the system delivery.
Supporting the Professional Head of Plant Engineering in assessing the consistency and technical compatibility of different System baselines.
Support with safety responsibilities in relation to CSM and CDM Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, Company procedures including development of the project Safety Plan input.
Perform duties as directed by senior management from time to time.
Lead with the transition of ETCS to business as usual and for the provision of ongoing support for engineering related activities.Fleet Fitment

Lead technical and contractual requirements of the ETCS project.
Consult with Internal Engineering and Operational departments to assist with the review of ETCS technical documentation to meet contractual timeframes.
Responsible for the technical development of the ETCS fitment P6 schedule, ensuring that plans from fitment suppliers are integrated and meet the overall schedule milestones.
Responsible for the delivery of OTM ETCS fitment, ensuring it meets with VolkerRail's ITT, ETCS specification, fitment schedule and all associated requirements.
Develop project meeting structures.
Organising and support OTM surveys across the UK to support the First-in-Class (FIC) fitment plan.
Manage supplier, ensuring the design scrutiny of First-in-Class (FIC), safety compliance and successful system integration.
Manage the ETCS design and fitment assurance processes.
Consulting with other project stakeholders (Network Rail, OEM's, Approvals Bodies, ORR, ETECS Equipment Suppliers) in an effective and professional manner to progress the ETCS project.
Assist with future development and training requirements to support the current maintenance resource, providing a skilled and competent workforce in ETCS.
Lead with the transition of ETCS from design to business as usual and for the provision of ongoing support for the system.About you

Essential:

Engineering degree or equivalent
Excellent communication skills with an understanding of task time and people management
Leadership skills including an ability to drive a team's performance
Member of the IET, IRSE or other recognised professional body.
Personal Track Safety (PTS)
Full UK Driving LicenceDesirable:

Experience of Signal and Railway Engineering
Experience in the delivery of Digital Railway Signalling (ETCS) and Control SystemsIf your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Private medical care
Company Car or Cash Allowance
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
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We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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