Configuration Engineer

Location
Manchester, GB

Department Name
TA Telecoms Service Strategy & Transition G1

About Network Rail
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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you

We offer excellent benefits, including:
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Defined benefit pension scheme.

75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.

Up to 75% off leisure travel.

Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.

We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

Plus, more….

Brief Description
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers.

Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.

As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.

Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years

About The Role (External)
You will be part of a team of engineers with responsibility for the integration of new telecoms equipment into the operational railway. Based from either Stoke or Manchester offices and home location with Hybrid working, you will remotely configure new equipment on the railway and provision new services.

This could be part of a major re-signalling renewal or a small local enhancement. You will be helping to enhance and maintain the railway infrastructure and provide a network to allow trains to run safely and efficiently.

By use of the network element management equipment and asset management interfaces, remotely configure network equipment and customer services as designed and to agreed standards. This includes co-operation and interface with site technicians and project commissioning staff as required.

What will you be doing?

• Review of design information for new equipment and services to ensure it adheres to agreed standards
• To plan and prepare work, for implementation in the most efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• To process all provisioning & configuration requirements, including move and changes.
• By use of network management platforms and asset databases, integrate new physical assets and build new customer circuits
• To work with principle contract staff to plan and prepare integration of new assets.
• Work with scheme design engineers to resolve any design issues identified during integration
• Handover all new equipment to the asset owners so effective monitoring of the asset can commence
• To provide co-operation and assistance to site technicians, as necessary.
• To co-ordinate with other work groups to undertake Planned Works requests for circuit provisioning and equipment integration
• To always maintain and update asset inventories accurately, including circuit and trail provisioning databases.
• To complete all work to customer satisfaction, including in service and due date confirmation.

Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team

• Relevant experience in configuring SDH and PDH devices.
• Previous railways telecoms/signalling experience preferred.
• Telecoms qualification or Cisco CCNA qualification
• Previous Alcatel ( PDH & SDH ), Cramer and Cisco experience preferred

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in configuring Cisco routers and switches.
How To Apply (External)
Vacancy type:
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 3 days in the office.
We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours.
Location:
Stoke TPC Building or Manchester Piccadilly

Closing date:
2nd November 2025

Interviews:
to be confirmed, these will be held Face to Face in Stoke

Band & Salary:
Band 5 (£35,000 - £41,670)

We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and
promote a professional and positive working environment
. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail,
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