Engineer (B3) Track Plant

Transport for London (TfL) is looking for a skilled Engineer – Track Plant to join their team. This permanent, full-time, hybrid role is based in Stratford, with work also taking place at various TfL sites across London. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant and engineering assets across TfL's extensive transport network.

About the Role

As a Plant Engineer within TfL, you will be instrumental in supporting the day-to-day operations and strategic development of engineering assets. Working within Central Engineering, Transport System Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering, you will contribute to the effective management of current assets while also being involved in the introduction of innovative engineering solutions and technologies.

A key responsibility includes applying TfL's engineering standards related to the approval, operation, and maintenance of track plant. Equivalent experience with national and European railway engineering standards is also valued. Familiarity with industry risk management methodologies and their application to machinery, engineering projects, and asset assurance activities is essential.

The role demands experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing engineering standards and technical documentation. You will assess the broader system implications of engineering changes, engage in stakeholder consultation, and ensure adherence to all engineering and regulatory requirements.

A strong understanding of health and safety legislation relevant to machinery and work equipment is necessary, ideally complemented by experience in track maintenance, track renewal, or railway infrastructure environments. Experience with railway plant classifications and involvement in the procurement, introduction, approval, and assurance of Railborne plant is desirable.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and continuously improving TfL's Plant Database, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of asset and engineering information. This includes supporting planning activities, performance reporting, asset data analysis, and developing management information to aid engineering decision-making.

You will also support the administration and monitoring of plant approval programmes, identify opportunities for process enhancement, and contribute to the implementation of digital solutions aimed at improving asset information management, reporting capabilities, and plant approval processes across the organization.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Plant maintenance, modification, and assurance.
• Application of Machinery Safety Regulations and associated engineering standards.
• Preparation and review of risk assessments relating to machinery, engineering change, and operational activities.
• Formal health and safety qualifications such as NEBOSH are desirable.
• Asset information management and engineering database administration.
• Performance reporting, KPI monitoring and dashboard development.
• Data analysis and management information systems.
• Digitalisation and process improvement initiatives.

Hybrid Working

This role embraces a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance of approximately 50% of time spent between the office and home, averaged over a four-week period. Please note that hybrid working arrangements may be subject to evolution based on business requirements.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, TfL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A final salary pension scheme.
• Free travel on the TfL network for you.
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home.
• 30 days of annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• A commitment to work-life balance through a hybrid working approach.
• Optional private healthcare discounted scheme.
• A tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.
• Access to a variety of retail, health, leisure, and travel offers.
• Discounted Eurostar travel.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply with their most recent CV and a mandatory 1-page Cover Letter (Word format only). The cover letter should detail how you meet the criteria outlined in the 'Role Requirements' section, referencing your expert-level skills, knowledge, and experience. Applications are encouraged for positions that best align with your existing qualifications. Shortlisting is based on how well candidates meet the role's criteria.

Please submit applications in PDF format, without any photographs or images. While AI can assist with applications, an over-reliance may result in a generic submission. TfL encourages candidates to let their unique voice and experiences shine through.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 7 October at 23:59.