Job Overview

Apply now Rail Vehicles Engineer £51,980 - £62,664 London Full Picture is proud to be hiring on behalf of a well established independent safety and economic regulator who is looking for a Rail Vehicles Engineer to join its team working nationwide. Rail Vehicles Engineering is a small team that provides engineering expertise, support and guidance across ORR (Office of Rail and Road) in its role as a combined economic and safety regulator. Members of the team work closely with colleagues across all ORR's various directorates, the Department for Transport and a wide range of industry stakeholders, including those in Europe. The key responsibilities of the Rail Vehicles Engineer include: Carrying out assessment of and lead Interoperable Authorisation projects and Authorisation applications for vehicles.Providing support in relation to other ORR Statutory Work, such as Entities in Charge of Maintenance (ECM), Vehicle Exemptions and Safety Certification assessments.Performing the inspection of vehicles to assist with ORR delivery plan work.Providing support to ORR investigations, which occasionally includes taking the formal role of an Expert Witness.Reviewing Rail Accident Investigation Branch findings, recommendations and responses, ensuring duty holders take effective action to achieve timely closure of recommendations.Providing technical input into answering public and ministerial enquiries relating to rail vehicles.Contributing to the review, development and application of relevant European and national technical standards.Representing ORR at professional forums with industry where required.Maintaining technical expertise in your own specialist area, likely to be either mechanical (structures, braking, wheel/rail interface, doors); or electrical (power systems, control systems, interference).Sharing rail vehicle engineering knowledge with colleagues across ORR to support training and development activities. The Rail Vehicles Engineer should possess the following credentials: Have relevant health and safety qualifications and membership, such as IOSH/NEBOSH.Hold or have the ability to meet the requirements of Network Rail Personal Track Safety Certification.A formal academic qualification (HND minimum) in an appropriate discipline, likely to be but not restricted to mechanical or electrical engineering. You should have the following memberships: Membership of an appropriate professional institution, such as the IMechE.Chartered Member of an appropriate professional institution or working towards Chartered status. This is a well-paid opportunity to join an established institute where you will be generously rewarded for your hard work. Speak to a member of our team and find out more today.

Key Requirements

Health Safety Mechanical Engineering Project Management Risk Management Rail Safety