Compatability & Standards Engineer

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and keep maintenance instructions up to date and in line with best practice whilst incorporating new technology advances.
• Manage and review incidents and produce reports.
• Manage Engineering Standards including updates from legislations and business requirements.
• Work closely with the Asset/Production teams to identify modifications, maintenance updates and safety improvements to GBRf ECM traction and rollingstock.
• Managing Engineering Change projects
• Produce / Manage KPI and reports.
• Develop and manage compatibility tracker.
• Develop and maintain a solid relationship with Networks Rail’s compatibility team.
• Complete requisite documentation and submit in a timely fashion to ensure compatibility requests are converted in line with business objectives.
• Develop 1:1 relationships with key individuals within the GBRf functions ensuring communication and feedback is maintained at the highest level.
• Liaise with Contract and Sales managers to identify new work streams.
• Work closely with the Planning department regarding route restrictions and prohibitions.
• Ensure Statements of Compatibility Files are reviewed and authorised, and suppliers receive relevant documents.
• Confirm the supplier registers finalised Statement of Compatibility with Rolling Stock Library (R2)
• Be the single point of contact for all compatibility enquiries to the point at which it becomes business as usual
• Liaise with 3rd party design house as required to ensure projects are delivered to plan.
• Attend meetings as required to support the wider business needs.
• Process Engineering Change requests through the Engineering Change Process.
• Hold delegated authority for Engineering Change, RIS-2453-RST Vehicle Registration activities on R2.
• Report on KPI’s applicable to Compatibility and Engineering Change.
  

 Skills and Experience

• Management experience gained within the rail industry.
• Stakeholder management experience (internal and external)
• Effective communicator at all levels
• Understanding of contracts, budgets, reporting systems.
• Project plan methodology

Essential Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or similar experience

• Professionalism – Safety and security are paramount in our business, and we believe this forms the foundation of a high-achieving safety culture.
  
• Support – We look after our people, and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.
  
• Communication – Transparency in our business is valued by both colleagues and customers.
  
• Trust and Empowerment – We believe openness and honesty create the best relationships, building trust and confidence.
  
• Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged, right from the top.

• As well as a competitive salary and annual leave package (aligned to annualised hours), and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer:
• A generous healthcare package
  
• An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers
  
• An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months)
  
• Regular social events, including days out for you and your family
  
• Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through our industry-renowned development programs. We prioritise your growth in line with our people-centric culture.