Renewals & Investment Engineer

Support delivery of the DDaT (Digital Data and Technology) Telecoms Operations CP7 Strategic Business Plan. As Renewals and Investment Engineer, you will be responsible for sponsoring Telecoms Renewals funded projects, which may comprise the renewal of existing telecoms infrastructure or development and deployment of new Telecoms capabilities. In some cases projects may be funded by 3^rd parties.,

• Project initiation, remitting, scoping and clarifying requirements, business case development including critical review and challenge, and approach to investment authority and producing investment submissions


• Stakeholder management and alignment to strategic goals, does the business case still stand, will the scheme deliver what the client / business needs, does the scope of the project continue to reflect business objectives and priorities


• Oversight of project, management of change and escalation


Knowledge of telecoms is highly desirable, although not expected to be subject matter experts.

Taking an interest and ability to learn is critical in order for sponsors to have sufficient understanding of project scope and objective / customer requirements, to appropriately remit schemes and subsequently provide oversight, challenge and support to project teams.

Essential

• Experience of dealing with project renewals and liaising with people at all levels


• Ability to articulate complex business problems into manageable work packages and produce synthesised logical solutions


• Proven ability to write coherently, conveying report / investment information in a concise manner


• Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused


• Proven influencing and negotiating skills


• Experience of leading a successful team


Desirable

• Experience in a commercial or delivery environment
  
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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!, 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!, 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, please follow this link

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

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 for you and your family (subject to terms and conditions)

️ 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