Signal Sighting Engineer

In this role you will manage SPAD (signal passed at danger) mitigation and associated signal sighting activities across the allocated geography.About the role (External) Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities: 1. Lead the technical investigation of category A SPADs, convening the signal sighting committee as necessary. Prepare reports and recommendations for approval. Provide and analyse statistical data on category A SPADs. 2. Specify work relating to signal sighting and category A SPAD mitigation in order to deliver Network Rail's goals. 3. Convene signal sighting committee meetings as directed in connection with signal major and minor works schemes, CIRAS report and TOC/FOC complaints. 4. Plan, direct and undertake signal sighting inspections and assessments in compliance with Railway Group and Company standards and procedures. 5. Review the technical and procedural content of standards relating to signal sighting. Identify the necessary actions for complying with new or revised standards and recommend appropriate non-compliance. 6. Produce and check signal sighting forms, sign off where allocated and maintain records. 7. Monitor compliance with relevant competence standards, particularly in respect of projects and minor works activities, and address any shortcomings. 8. Provide professional technical support relating signal sighting as required. 9. Identify opportunities for innovation to improve signal sighting.

· ONC or equivalent qualification in relevant subject · Significant relevant experience · Holder of Sentinel Signal Sighting Competency Committee Chair We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be: · Incorporated Engineer · Signalling Maintenance Testing Handbook qualification, Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision

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· Salary: Band 4C, starting at £43,588 and increasing to £50,018

• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
• My benefits – our discounted online shopping site
• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
• 75% discount on leisure travel (discretionary)
• A choice of contributory pension schemes
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
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