Senior Opps Telecoms Design Engineer

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Job Description
To act as a Senior Operational Telecoms Designer within our dedicated Telecoms team. The post holder will undertake the production of Operational Telecoms design as part of the dedicated Telecoms design team, as well as support their and other teams with design related activities. This role will involve the specification, development and supporting our customers to a right first time approach.
With a strong understanding of the technical and business aspects of railway operational telecoms, the Senior Telecoms Designer will participate in multi-disciplinary project teams, providing technical support to the discipline in terms of production and mentoring where required. Support the Telecoms Design Manager / Associate Director and other members of the team with additional duties as required such as, progress/programme reporting, tendering new works, production of guidance notes etc.
Engagement with other staff necessary to discharge these duties will be as follows:
Project and Quality Delivery: Project Manager, CRE
Staff Development: Professional Head of Discipline & Telecoms Design Manager
Client Engagement: Telecoms Design Manager, Work Winning team, Project Manager
Resource Management: Project Manager, Telecoms Design Manager, CRE
Cross Business Line: Professional Head of Discipline & Telecoms Design Manager
Project and Quality Delivery/Staff Development
Produce deliverables in accordance with client and governance requirements for Operational Telecoms and associated projects
Design and verify Operational Telecoms projects and to deliver to defined timescales
Bid preparation to support tendering of new works
Mentor junior members of the Telecoms discipline
Maintain knowledge of current practices, processes, standards and emerging technologies in relation to the Telecoms discipline
Produce and verify Operational Telecoms designs and documentation at a consistent and acceptable level of quality
Produce and verify Operational Telecoms designs and documentation at a consistent and acceptable level of quality
Partake in lessons learned reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
Ensure that the technical processes and procedures for the delivery of discipline outputs are followed
Ensure that all skills and technical competence supporting documentation is kept up to date, e.g. CPD log, Authority to Work, Company CV, mandatory training etc.
Work closely with Design Manager / Associate Director to support them with all appropriate tasks
Maintain and develop good relationships with internal and external customers, industry associations, suppliers and Partners
Health, Safety and Environmental
Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and of anyone else who could be affected by own acts or omissions.
Correctly using the work items provided, including personal protective equipment in accordance with training and instruction.
Giving full co-operation in all matters relating to health and safety.
Compliance with the Company's Drugs and Alcohol Policy.
Observing the requirements of the Group Health and Safety Policy.
Promote health and safety best practice to Discipline teams though regular team briefs
Ensure that procedures and systems are in place so that all projects are undertaken in a safe manner and project designs are compliant with health and safety legislation.
Taking an active part in monthly HSQE meetings through sharing relevant health & safety information with others and identifying and prioritising HSQE issues that affect rail and the wider business.
Reporting on unforeseen risks that may emerge during the course of their work using the appropriate systems
Identify and manage risks throughout the design process and project lifecycle
Qualifications
Experience of delivering and reviewing Telecoms design as part of multi-disciplinary rail systems projects for Operational Telecoms.
A strong design and understanding of the following areas,
Operational Telecoms systems of all generation
Experience working with NRT and TENE
Preferential:
IP Networking, Voice over IP, CUCM and other related technologies
Commitment to professional development and retaining the highest standard of Telecoms design technical skills
The ability to be able to work in a number of differing consultancy environments and situations across the project lifecycle
Maintain good communication and cooperation with all project team members, with the ability to communicate at all levels and the demonstrated ability to have a senior role within a team
Understanding and experience of working within project budgets whilst maintaining the delivery of high-quality outputs
Commitment to delivery to internal and external clients, with the view towards timeliness, reliability, safety and accuracy of completed tasks
Experienced in the use of all MS Office packages
Understanding of CDM regulations
Understanding of and participation in CSM, including Telecoms-specific risks and hazards
Experienced in the use of Bentley MicroStation
Experience of lineside and station surveys
Beneficial:
Holder of IRSE 2.1.115v4 Telecoms Designer license
Institution membership; IRSE, IET etc
Professional registration: IEng, CEng etc
Ability to act as CRE under mentorship
Personal Track Safety (PTS) holder
Engineering qualification; Degree, HND, HNC etc
Experienced in the use of common data environments such ProjectWise
Able to lead lineside and station surveys with appropriate protection staff
Additional Information
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