Engineering Director

4 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom East West Rail Company Full time
Job Title: Engineering, Technical and Safety Executive Director

East West Rail Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering, Technical and Safety Executive Director to lead our engineering, technical and safety disciplines.

This is a key role that will be accountable for leading the functional area in which all engineering, technical and safety disciplines will reside, including programme engineering, systems engineering, and health and safety experts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that design and delivery meet the required engineering standards, while also challenging standards and designs to improve value for money without compromising on safety.

The Engineering, Technical and Safety Executive Director will be expected to build and maintain a close working relationship with Network Rail counterparts, and will be a key member of the Executive team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the engineering, technical and safety disciplines to ensure the delivery of the agreed EWR programmes and projects to time, cost and quality.
  • Ensure that the organisation structures are appropriate based on the forecast demand for their capabilities, and that performance management and professional development are core to the operations of the function.
  • Represent the Engineering, Technical and Safety activities in interactions with the Board and Department for Transport.
  • Drive and support EWR Co leadership in the development and implementation of a strong behavioural Health and Safety culture for the EWR project.
  • Ensure EWR are managing and monitoring the Health and Safety Management System and improving Health and Safety Processes for EWR staff.
  • Develop and implement policies and standards for all aspects of the railway.
  • Ensure compliance with Engineering policies and standards and safety requirements.
  • Integrate the infrastructure and systems across the EWR scheme and with the network controlled by Network Rail.
  • Develop and implement systems engineering policies and practices.
  • Develop and apply asset management and maintenance strategies.
  • Establish asset information standards, processes, and systems to be adhered to by EWR Co and external parties.
  • Manage and support direct reports, including coaching and developing team members to drive individual growth and operational excellence.

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Up to 12% employer's pension contribution
  • 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies
  • On-the-spot and annual awards
  • Advanced learning and development programmes
  • Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Exceptional IT tools

EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives.

Diversity and Inclusion: To discover the best solutions, it's essential we embrace diversity of thought. Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves.



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