Engineer - Track Plant

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Engineer – Track Plant

Grade: Band 3

Contract Type: TfL Permanent / Full Time / Hybrid

Location: Stratford (including various TfL sites across London)

Reference: SF5659

This role offers hybrid working, with approximately 50% of your time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements may evolve based on business requirements.

Overview of Role

As a Plant Engineer within Transport for London, you will play a crucial role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant and engineering assets across the transport network. Working within Central Engineering, Transport System Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering, you will contribute to the management of existing assets while also supporting the introduction of new engineering solutions and technologies.

You will bring experience in applying TfL engineering standards related to the approval, operation, and maintenance of track plant, or equivalent national and European railway engineering standards. Familiarity with industry risk management methodologies and their application to machinery, engineering projects, and asset assurance activities is essential.

The role requires experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing engineering standards and technical documentation. This includes assessing the wider system implications of engineering changes, supporting stakeholder consultation, and ensuring compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements.

You will possess a good working knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to machinery and work equipment, ideally complemented by experience within track maintenance, track renewal, or railway infrastructure environments. An understanding of railway plant classifications and practical involvement in the procurement, introduction, approval, and assurance of Railborne plant is desirable.

A key aspect of this role involves the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of TfL's Plant Database, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of asset and engineering information. You will support planning activities, performance reporting, asset data analysis, and management information development, providing accurate information to guide engineering decision-making.

Additionally, you will support the administration and monitoring of plant approval programmes, identify opportunities for process improvement, and contribute to the implementation of digital solutions that enhance asset information management, reporting capabilities, and plant approval processes across the business.

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 advantageous.
• 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.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

TfL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to reflect the diverse communities served and believing that a diverse workforce delivers better services. As a Disability Confident Leader, TfL actively encourages applications from disabled people. TfL uses anonymising software to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Application Process

Please apply using your most recent CV and a mandatory 1-page Cover Letter (Word format only) detailing how you meet the criteria under 'Role Requirements', referencing your expert-level skills, knowledge, and experience. Applications are reviewed based on how well you meet the role's criteria. PDF format is preferred, and please do not include any photographs or images.

AI assistance is welcome, but over-reliance may result in generic applications. We encourage you to let your own voice and experiences shine through.

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

Vetting Process

Safety, trust, and fairness are central to TfL's recruitment process. The Vetting Charter outlines the checks conducted before employment. Honesty and accuracy in your application are essential for smooth progression.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Hybrid working approach (where business and role requirements allow)
• Optional private healthcare discounted scheme
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

Interviews/assessments may be organised at short notice.