Job Description

? Join our Infrastructure Team at Network Rail High Speed - Telecoms & Signalling Control System Engineers ?
Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).
The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client 'HS1 Ltd', undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
Brief Description
The role
We have exciting opportunities within Network Rail High Speed for Telecoms & Signalling Control System Engineers.
The Telecoms and Signalling Control Systems (TCS) team members are highly skilled system specialists which make them a vital team in maintaining a safe and reliable railway. The team fix and maintain all the Operational Telecom & Signalling Control Systems on NRHS. They are a fundamental team of system engineers available 24/7 to respond to service effecting faults and ensuring that we can run and maintain a safe, reliable railway.
The TCS team fix and maintain the following systems: VCS, EMMIS, RCCS, ITCS, DTN, LAN, GSM-R, Fibre network (FON) , SCADA, RF propagation, LME ,VTS.
The TCS team are responsible for maintaining various equipment including PLC's, switches, and SCADA monitoring equipment,
Some key accountabilities are as follows:
1. Assist with investigations into safety, system and infrastructure related failures by supporting the Signaling & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer and the Assistant Signaling & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer.
2. Review system failures to ensure data is completed and actions are closed in accordance with Network Rail High Speed standards.
3. Undertake review of systems asset data for maintenance and faulting activities and make recommendations to address anomalies.
4. Support the maintenance delivery team in the event of a wrong side failure, as directed.
5. Monitor system performance and reliability.
6. Carry out system maintenance, preventative & corrective as defined by Network Rail High Speed standards and in line with manufacturer guidelines.
7. Assist in the development and delivery of system improvements and support with the delivery of key projects.
8. Contribute to your own development and that of others.
9. Adhere to company policies and procedures.
10. Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.
11. Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
12. Provide technical support and guidance.
13. Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.
This is a permanent positions and a great way to join and be a part of Network Rail High Speed - so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.
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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
About the role (External)
The person
So, who are we looking for? If you can answer 'yes' to the following questions, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Do you have:
At least 2 years experience of working in a technical environment and performing fault finding?
HNC/HND qualification in relevant subject or relevant experience
Experience in preventative and corrective maintenance, processes, and techniques
Knowledge of safety and compliance processes
Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
Knowledge of operational railway environment
Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need
Failure/incident management and rectification techniques
Knowledge of other functional disciplines
Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisational skills
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Able to coach, influence and develop others
Desirable
Incorporated Engineer
Membership of professional body
Project management qualification and project management experience
Although it isn't essential, it would be helpful if you were an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and held a membership of a professional body - and if you also have project management experience (or a qualification) - even better!
How to apply (External)
The important stuff
The role is based at Ashford however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
Maintenance Manager Level 7 - 55,550 (plus South East Allowance 955 plus other benefits and role associated allowances
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Bonus scheme
Excellent choice of pension schemes
75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
'my benefits' - our discounted online shopping site
Training, development and employee assistance programme available
Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
5 days paid volunteering leave
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We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 17th November 2025 Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume. This role is also advertised externally,
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced
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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

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