JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Engineering Manager Signalling
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
Safety Critical Post
DEPARTMENT
Maintenance Delivery
LOCATION
Nexus Rail Headquarters
RESPONSIBLE TO
Head of Rail Infrastructure Engineering
PURPOSE
To hold corporate responsibility for and to ensure the safe
and reliable maintenance and inspection of the Signalling,
systems, associated assets and equipment ensuring they
are made available in a safe, reliable and clean condition
for the operation of Nexus Rail. To ensure that all
inspection and maintenance is delivered in compliance
with the relevant specifications and standards set,
including those elements of health, safety, quality and
environmental legislation that relate to Signalling
engineering activities.
DIMENSIONS
Nexus Expenditure
Nexus Income
Staff
REMUNERATION
22
£1.0 m p.a. revenue
£0k
inc. 4 direct reports
Salary Band: 5
The following list is typical of the duties that the post holder will be required to
perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar type or level
may be required from time to time. The post holder will be required to use his or her
initiative and work unsupervised for considerable periods of time.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
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2.
Corporate responsibilities as a member of the Nexus Rail team.
Responsible for the overall management of inspection, maintenance, rapid response
and where appropriate, renewal of the signalling infrastructure, plant and associated
equipment. Plan and manage the implementation of the strategic plan to ensure that
the Signalling systems and associated assets are fully operational and meet safety
and customer requirements.
3.
Liaison with Nexus Rail Renewals Directorate and Nexus Rail engineers regarding
planning, delivery and acceptance of new assets in accordance with ECMP control
processes.
4.
When required, deputise for the Head of Maintenance Delivery
5.
6.
7.
Maintain close industry contact through membership of The Institution of Railway
Signal Engineers, in order to ensure Nexus Rail is well-advised in areas of Rail Safety
Regulations, Railway Group Standards, Regulatory and Technical requirements and
key areas of plant and equipment safety.
Ensure that the requirements of the client specification as laid down on the
performance regime are delivered by the section. In particular achieving
specifications, standards and outputs as agreed with the Principle Engineer
(Signalling). Where and when appropriate, submission of engineering justifications to
the PE(Signalling) to inform any future asset renewal programme. Confirming with
PE(Signalling) any required derogation to standards in relation to inspection and
maintenance activities.
Initial point of contact within signalling engineering for other depts. whose work may
affect the signalling and telecommunications systems, eg. Nexus, Renewals, Buildings
and Facilities and other Rail Infrastructure Engineering depts.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.
Overall management of the Signalling function and staff resources to meet specified
performance and safety targets ensuring maximum efficiency, productivity and
utilisation of resources and assets. Ensuring that records are maintained including
use and application of the maintenance management system (Maximo) and that the
strategic plan for maintenance of the Signalling systems and associated assets are
being achieved.
2.
Preparing, managing and delivering agreed budgets to ensure that all necessary work
is carried out to budget and develop initiatives to continually improve the control of
costs and achieve efficiencies.
3.
Where directed, project-managing new works and renewals to the Signalling systems
to ensure delivery within scheduled requirements.
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4.
Ensure that the strategy for and structure for risk management is adhered to within
the Signalling function, providing total compliance. Prepare, brief, monitor and
review all relevant SSOW requirements in accordance with legislative standards.
5.
Develop and implement functional procedures to ensure compliance with Nexus
internal control and corporate governance policies.
6.
7.
Ensure total functional compliance with Standing Orders.
Develop, upkeep and implement the Nexus Environmental Policy relevant to
Signalling and Telecommunications Engineering.
8.
Establishing and monitoring acceptable performance standards for all maintenance
staff under area of responsibility. Recognising high achievers and managing
underperformance through the application of company (ABC) procedures.
9.
Ensuring the Signalling systems and associated assets are maintained to required
standards set by Technical Procedures and/or Nexus PE (Signalling), and in
conjunction with them managing any interface with Network Rail with regard to
standards.
10.
Accountable for the creation, upkeep and implementation of Signalling Dept Health
and Safety Policy arrangements and Nexus SMS. Ensuring compliance with all
relevant company health and safety standards and policies and relevant legislation
and Network Rail standards where appropriate. Carry out in accordance with Nexus
SMS, Health & Safety and general inspections to the required frequencies. These to
include but not be limited to such as: IPCs (In Process Checks), PGIs (Planned General
Inspections).
11.
Manage, maintain and improve functional safety procedures, rules and regulations,
working practices (SSOW etc.) and staff competence thus ensuring the safety of staff,
contractors and customers in order to comply with legislative and regulatory
requirements, and Nexus policies. Ensure that all relevant safety procedures and
legislation are complied with by all direct reports.
12.
Ensuring good employee relations by the development and training of staff and
providing a robust process for staff briefing on department and company wide
issues. Attend/Chair SCC Sectional committees and Health and Safety Committees as
necessary. Develop and deliver appropriate consultations through due process.
13.
Establishing and managing any Service Level Agreements ensuring delivery to the
required performance specification.
14.
Maintaining, developing and improving Signalling maintenance equipment, methods,
safety performance and financial performance to exploit opportunities for driving
through greater efficiencies and service improvements within the Section.
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15.
Timely and accurate investigating and reporting of incidents and accidents in
accordance with Nexus SMS and ensuring appropriate follow up action is taken,
recommending actions to prevent repetition, and ensuring all corrective actions are
closed out in a documented and timely manner.
16.
Manage external contractors to ensure that safety and contractual commitments are
fulfilled.
17.
Ensure that training needs for staff within Signalling Engineering are identified,
appropriate and achieved through diligent application of training plans and
competency assessments through close cooperation and coordination with the
Training and Development Manager
18.
Monitor and manage sickness absence in accordance with company policy through
diligent application and follow up of due auditable process.
19.
Undertake standby and call out duties as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential
1.
Previous experience of Signalling Inspection and Maintenance at supervisory or
management level.
2.
A Degree, better or equivalent in a Signal Engineering subject and / or be prepared
to work towards same. As an alternative hold an HNC, better or equivalent vocational
qualification, in a Signal Engineering subject with demonstrable experience of
Signalling Inspection and Maintenance.
3.
Knowledge of the railway industry with reference to safety Regulations, Railway
Group Standards, Regulatory and Consumer Benefit requirements.
4.
Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
Capable of managing change.
5.
Proven leadership and people management ability.
6.
Experienced within essential areas of employee relations.
7.
8.
Proven track record of staff recruitment and development.
Proven financial management skills, able to set and manage effectively within budget
constraints.
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Experienced within a customer-focused culture and of managing performance.
9.
10.
11.
Self reliant, able to work under own initiative.
Ability to work closely with other agencies and emergency services.
12.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
13.
IT literate in Microsoft Office, Maximo and general software, including the ability to
create spreadsheets and format documents
14.
Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
15.
Ability to undertake some site based work involving some periods of physical effort
and sometimes potentially in hazardous working conditions.
16.
Full Current Driving Licence
Desirable
1.
Member of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers or can provide evidence that
membership can be obtained within an agreed period after appointment.
2.
Knowledge/experience of strategic planning and managing change.
STATUTORY DUTIES:
1.
Responsible for managing those elements of the safety management system
allocated to the Signalling Engineering function and specifically to the role of
Engineering Manager Signalling for the safe operation of Metro and associated
assets.
2.
Responsible for carrying out duties and ensuring procedures are in place to meet
legislative and company standards requirements for Nexus and inline with industry
best practice.
3.
4.
Responsible for undertaking and completing mandatory personal track and asset
inspections in accordance with legislative standards, supported by fully auditable
documentary records.
Responsible for ensuring subordinate staff complete mandatory personal track and
asset inspections in accordance with legislative standards, supported by fully
auditable documentary records.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Personal Track Safety.
2.
Good working knowledge of Nexus Rules and Regulations, competence to the
required level commensurate with the position of Engineering Manager
3.
Incident and investigating officer
4.
Competent in Strategic Safety Management
5.
Nexus Health and Safety Training
HOLDER
OF
THIS
POST
MUST
HAVE
ACCESS
TO
REQUIRED
SAFETY
PUBLICATIONS AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT/PPE.
Authorised by: ____________________________
Date: ______________________
Issued/Briefed to: _________________________
Date: _____________________
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Briefed by: _______________________________
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Date: _____________________