Engineer (Band 3)

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Key Information

Job title: Engineer (Mechanical) - Road & Rail Traffic Control Systems 

Salary: circa £63k                                          

Grade: Band 3

Contract type: TfL, permanent                              

Reference: SF2212

Contract details: Full time                          

Location: Acton, Various TfL locations

Application closing date: Monday 17th November @ 23:59

About Us

Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in one of our Transport System Engineering teams where, as well as maintaining legacy assets, you’ll deliver new systems and solutions. There’s more to it than Tubes, roads, buildings and bridges; this is about connecting communities and creating opportunities – to move London forward safely, inclusively and sustainably.

TfL currently uses a wide range of mechanical, electronic and electrical systems to provide efficient, high-capacity control of rail signalling equipment. Some of these systems and assets are becoming fatigued and life expired, requiring innovative and novel ideas to allow their continued, reliable use.

Day-to-day, you will work within the Equipment Engineering Services – Mechanical Engineering section of the team. You will develop safe, cost-effective engineering solutions across the organisation, as well as providing technical support to operations and projects that require specialist mechanical expertise. As a mechanical engineer within the team, your main focus will be supporting signalling equipment and systems used on London Underground.

The nature of the role involves technical analysis, reverse engineering, failure investigation, research and development, and design and approval of new equipment and systems. Some hands-on work is conducted in Acton at the Railway Engineering Works, or at the Hearne House lab/test facilities; however, there is also opportunity to work on site, including occasional night shifts. In Engineering Services, we are passionate about a good work life balance, and support flexible working. This also means that where work can be done at home, this is feasible.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Degree level education in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent IMechE accredited degree such as Automotive Engineering or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering. A HNC qualification in a mechanical biased discipline will also be considered.
• Experience of managing the technical aspects of projects in a mechanical design environment.
• Awareness of Electrical Engineering
• Experience in Computer Aided Design and knowledge of drawing Standard BS 8888
• Proven record of investigating failures and developing cost effective solutions
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships with people at all levels across the organisation and externally
• Ability to analyse complex data, draw conclusions, produce reports and make recommendations to senior management
• Knowledge of Engineering Safety Risk Management Principles

It’s important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That’s because, wherever you join us, you’ll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise. So come and bring on tomorrow, as an Engineering Services Engineer at TfL.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV and answering the screening questions provided. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. 
 
Benefits  

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.