Principal Engineer – Competence Management

DescriptionPrincipal Engineer – Competence ManagementOrganisation: TfL EngineeringPosition Type: PermanentSalary: 77,000 plus Excellent BenefitsLocation: London Stratford / Southwark / Hybrid Overview of the RoleThe Principal Engineer for Competence Management will be part of the Permanent Way Engineering technical leadership group. Whilst this role reports directly into the Professional Head of Permanent Way Engineering, they will be expected to collaborate closely with track component and configuration engineers, track design, project engineering, maintenance, and assurance teams. The role is critical since it will be co-ordinating Permanent Way competence across TfL rail modes to ensure that those conducting activities in support of track and track renewals have the correct skills, knowledge, and experience. This is in line with ORR's Railway Safety Publication 1 'Developing and Maintaining Staff Competence’.Due to funding constraints, the overall TfL track asset condition is deteriorating, particularly on LU. Failure to have competent staff in place will result in unsafe conditions being missed, budgets poorly spent, and assets being taken out of use.The key activities of the role are:•    to set the competence standards on behalf of the Professional Head of Permanent Way Engineering.•    where it is possible to so, to harmonise competency standards in Permanent Way across TfL rail modes.•    to check that those competence standards are being applied effectively.•    to understand TfL’s long-term vision and strategy so as to act to provide a sustainable competence regime that would give the maximum cost effectiveness. The role requires a positive, initiative-taking, and independent individual, enthusiastic, outgoing, and approachable with a high level of integrity and initiative, able to collaborate well with people and willing to help and develop others.Skills•    Ability to communicate appropriately at different levels of various organisations and with a wide spectrum of stakeholders.•    Able to apply and explain engineering principles to resolve issues, progress developments and deal with technical documentation and approvals.•    Can express themselves in a positive and clear manner, both when speaking and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation.•    Ability to manage expectations and to deliver to meet those expectations. This will include managing conflicting priorities to achieve tight deadlines.Knowledge•    Engineering degree or demonstration of suitable equivalent experience ideally through chartered status with a suitable engineering body.•    Understanding of track renewal, inspection and maintenance techniques used within the Permanent Way.•    Understanding of interfaces within the Permanent Way, and with other asset areas.•    Appreciation of wider railway industry systems.Experience•    Experience of providing professional engineering services in a safety critical operating railway environment, where there are multiple complex interfaces and delivering to time, budget, and quality.•    Working with a variety of stakeholders dealing with standards and developing suitable relationships within that framework.•    Preparation and management of technical documentation.•    At least ten years demonstrable experience working in a highly technical environment as a recognised engineering lead. 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 ProcessThink carefully about how the advert relates to your experience and cover this in your CV and Cover letter (cover letter to be no more than one A4 side, with a minimum font requirement of 10). PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Use the latter to tell us how your existing skills, knowledge and experience match the description above 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 21st April 2024 @ 23.59In return for your dedication and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the business area and role, but may include:•    Final salary pension scheme •    TfL’s is committed to work-life balance operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow•    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 (optional) •    Tax-efficient childcare payments•    Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme•    Retail, health, leisure and travel offers •    Discounted Eurostar travelJob Field: TrackOrganization: TFL ENGINEERING