Job Description

CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Director of Engineering & Asset Management (989089) G1
About Network Rail
At Network Rail High Speed Ltd (NRHS), we are proud to operate and maintain the UK's first international high-speed railway, HS1. This 109km route connects London St Pancras International to Europe and includes a diverse range of assets-track, signalling, overhead lines, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts, and tunnels. We also manage 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, London St Pancras Highspeed. Our work spans infrastructure maintenance and operations through to station facilities management and retail services.
Our vision is simple yet powerful: For everyone to love High Speed rail.
We put passengers and freight users at the heart of everything we do-connecting people to friends and family and ensuring goods reach their destinations safely and efficiently. When you join us, you matter to us, and you matter to millions.
Brief Description
Senior Engineer - Signalling (CCS)
Location: Stratford Place - London
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Control, Command and Signalling (CCS) forms the digital backbone of modern railways, ensuring safe train operations and seamless connectivity across the HS1 network. This discipline spans advanced signalling architectures, mission-critical telecoms, and control systems designed for high availability to meet the demands of high-speed rail.
As part of the Network Rail High Speed CCS Engineering team, you'll work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, shaping and implementing standards that guarantee interoperability, resilience, and compliance, helping us achieve leading industry levels of performance. You will lead projects introducing transformative technologies such as ERTMS/ETCS, FRMCS, predictive maintenance strategies, and data-driven solutions. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including TOCs and FOCs, to deliver smarter, sustainable, and globally benchmarked high-speed operations.
We're seeking a forward-thinking Senior Engineer to join our Engineering and Safety team. As part of the High-Speed Technical Authority, a technically autonomous department managing its own safety case, you'll operate with independence and authority.
This is a unique opportunity to:
Shape policy and influence business and industry standards,
Drive strategic direction for the UK's first high-speed rail network,
Deliver technical excellence across HS1 CCS asset,
Contribute to achieving leading industry levels of compliance and performance,
Enjoy autonomy and authority in a technically challenging environment,
Shape the future of rail safety and engineering standards.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring safety, reliability, and innovation on one of the UK's most critical rail corridors. This position offers significant scope and responsibility, requiring a strong understanding of the technical and safety obligations essential for success.
What we're looking for:
Proven experience in railway engineering or a related discipline,
Strong knowledge of safety management systems and standards,
Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence stakeholders.
As a senior member of the team, you will:

• Deputise for the Head of High-Speed Engineering in governance and industry forums.
• Approve Temporary Non-Conformances (TNCs) and derogations to standards.
• Represent the discipline at the System Review Panel.
• Provide professional leadership and mentorship to engineers, supporting their journey to professional registration.
• Lead technical input into accident investigations and safety verification processes.
• Shape policy, strategy, and competence frameworks. Develop engineering standards, specifications, and KPIs from first principles.
• Set strategic direction in collaboration with internal and external experts, including regulatory bodies.
• Be part of an on-call roster (1 in 6 weeks) to support the business needs.

This is a role where your expertise will be trusted, your judgement valued, and your impact tangible.
About the role (External)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice and support for customers and suppliers.
• Offer professional leadership for a designated engineering discipline.
• Lead technical input into accident and incident investigations.
• Support the development of policy, standards, and operational processes.
• Design and deliver programmes for technical capability development, including competence frameworks and training materials.
• Develop standards, specifications, compliance measures, and KPIs for asset management.
• Support engineering analysis, risk assessment, and applications for derogations and non-compliance.
• Discharge CDM-related duties as required.
• Drive strategy, technology, and asset development across functions and with industry partners.
• Liaise with manufacturers and external stakeholders, providing input into acceptance processes.
• Research and respond to changes in internal and external requirements impacting policy and standards.
• Identify opportunities for technical and business process improvement and innovation.
• Act as Delivery Manager for specific projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
• Represent Network Rail High Speed externally and contribute to European issues as required.
• Integrate and coordinate activity across engineering disciplines and support the development of engineers within the practice

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Level 6) or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a relevant technical body.
• Broad technical engineering experience.
• Experience in project or financial planning and management.

Desirable:

• Management or supervisory experience.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Formal Project Management qualification (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2, PMIP, MSP).
• Proven ability in managing commercial, contractual, and financial issues.
• Knowledge of the railway industry and understanding of railway infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of CCS systems and high-speed rail technologies.

How to apply (External)
Why Join Us?
At NRHS, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to innovation and success. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

• Be part of a team delivering globally benchmarked high-speed operations
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The role is based at London Stratford Place 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:
Band 3C - 55596 - 65966 - there may be a requirement to complete additional on-call duties on a roster basis
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Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 2nd December 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,
Interviews will be taking place on the 18th, 19th 22nd December 2025
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
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.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All 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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