The Role

The Senior Project Engineer will manage engineering governance and assurance to support the successful and safe delivery of TfW projects.  

Role responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle to ensure the project satisfies engineering requirements, performance and reliability targets within time constraints, cost and quality.
• Work with the TfW team to develop and maintain a new suite of standards and procedures to ensure TfW projects are safe, interoperable, technically compliant and are delivered to the specified quality within constraints of time and cost. 
• Develop project scoping documents, Engineering Management and System Definition Plans specifying how each project is being delivered and to ensure legal compliance.
• To satisfy client requirements by working collaboratively with the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor to provide the correct level of engineering governance and assurance.
• Provide technical representation within the Client organisation in terms of value engineering, sustainability, system safety and entry into service to optimise engineering solutions.
• Manage the transfer of assets from projects to the Infrastructure Manager, monitoring engineering compliance to provide longevity and ensure the product we are providing is fit for purpose and can be maintained in the future.
• Liaise with operational partners, the Rail Safety and Standards Board and regulatory bodies to demonstrate engineering has been delivered against the appropriate compliance to ensure the correct legislation is adhered to.   

Who we're looking for

• A Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Experience of leading teams on capital infrastructure projects.
• Experience of delivering engineering projects.
• Knowledge and experience of the following engineering disciplines, civil and structural, mechanical, electrical, signalling, telecoms and E&P.
• Competent and experienced in the Client and Principal Designer roles under CDM.
• Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively, with a focus on building strong networks and improving overall service delivery.
• The ability to set up new processes and ways of working and embed effective change.
• Knowledge and experience of coordinating rail engineering disciplines and design approvals.
• Experience of working with the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) or other regulatory bodies.

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who we are 

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about  any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.