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EHS&S Advisor

​Job Title: EHS&S AdvisorContract Dates: 31/01/2022 - 31/12/2022Location: London - Euston*OUTSIDE IR35* Purpose of Role:To assist in the planning, co-ordination and performance of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental activities required by legislation, company standards the customer requirement. This includes from the project tender through to the post commissioning phases and to the project close out.Report & communicate with EHS&S line management, all conditions (accidents, incidents & dangerous occurrence) as soon as possible.Review new legislation and best practice and support the business in ensuring legal compliance. Responsible to maintain own certification and professional qualification/membership. Principle Accountabilities:·         Responsible for the EHS&S programmes and ensuring communication, awareness, implementation of EHS&S standards & procedures within their designated areas.·         Work closely with Project teams in their delivery of Environmental, Health and Safety duties & compliance.·         Build solid professional relationships with the clients & other contractors HSE team on projects.·         Provide adequate support to risk assessment, work package plans, briefing notes and EHS site induction.·         Provide advice & guidance on welfare, fire safety & first aid.·         Provide advice & guidance in the preparation of Environmental Management documentation. Support any Environmental meetings and any actions arising.·         Support or lead any accident or incident investigation as required. Review all accident & incident reports with management and ensure any actions arising are communicated and implemented.·         Ensure swift communications of any Hazards, potential unsafe conditions to the project and escalate as need be. ·         Strongly support and complete EHS inspections of the workplace. Drive cultural monitoring activities in the business and seek opportunities to mentor. Ensure correct reporting and recording is completed.·         Plan & deliver Audits and ensure any actions are chased up to completion.·         Provide EHS training and mentoring as required.·         Support any plans and documentation for Emergency planning (control of potential safety and environmental emergencies).·         Provide guidance on Occupational Health and work with our Occupational Health team on any campaigns.·         Ensure reporting of the Project KPI’s to the company and client.  Essential Requirements:·         Working towards Chartered Membership of relevant OSH professional body.·         NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ 4 or an equivalent relevant to the role.·         Actively engaged in CPD with a relevant professional body.·         Working towards associate membership of a recognised environmental professional body.·         Fully established in a specific area of EHS with sound understanding of others.·         Experienced in Audit preparation and delivery.·         Experience in the railway environment with particular reference to on track safety where Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) and 3rd rail direct current equipment (3rd Rail DC) installations are present and the monitoring of multi-activity work sites.·         Experience in London Underground projects·         Experience in large construction/rail projects·         Experience in HSE bids, tenders and also experience in front of the client.​

ETCS Systems Engineer

​Job Title: ETCS Systems EngineerContract Dates; 11/01/2022 - 22/01/2023Location: Chippenham*OUTSIDE IR35*​Job Description:This role is for an ETCS Systems Engineer, capable of fulfilling the System Engineering tasks on the various ETCS On-board projects. The ETCS Systems Engineer will play an important role in Customer Requirements Management, management of the technical design, the definition of the System and Sub-system Design, Train Data capture, ETCS configuration data and subsequent production of detailed Product Requirements for Project Teams to implement.The ETCS Systems Engineer role will also provide support to the management of the technical interfaces between the Siemens ETCS system, the Train Design Authority and the internal and external Design Teams ensuring that the technical solutions meet the operational and performance requirements.The jobholder will be capable of maintaining strong communication links with Global R&D, the Project Delivery Teams, the Train Design Authority, the Siemens design team, fitment and approval partners and the client. They will be capable of adapting their deliverables based on the needs of these stakeholders.Success in the role will be measured primarily by the on-time delivery of allocated deliverables meeting quality targets as agreed with the ETCS Systems Engineering Manager. The ETCS Systems Engineer will be expected to plan their own work within their overall agreed targets.This role will help play a major part in delivering the ETCS on-board systems necessary as the business demands. The role will focus on the front or early part of the lifecycle activities of the System Engineering process for all ETCS on-board projects.The ETCS Systems Engineer role will report to the ETCS Systems Engineering Manager. The ETCS Systems Engineer role will support the technical work streams for all ETCS on-board projects.​What are my responsibilities?The Systems Engineer will be expected to fulfil for allocated tasks, particularly in the earlier lifecycle activities of the allocated project.Customer Requirements Elicitation, Capture and AnalysisSystem Requirements Elicitation and SpecificationSystem Design, Analysis and SpecificationProduct Requirements SpecificationManagement of Interface RiskTrain Data CaptureETCS Configuration DataSupport the technical Management of the Train Design Authority & internal and external Design teams to achieve coherent design solutionsSupport the owners of all Technical InterfacesProduct Design Analysis and SpecificationIntegration of component subsystems into a single systemSupervision of Configuration and continuous improvement of test rigs in support of system integrationAnalysing competing technical solutionsWorking within a Configuration Control system (including raising and applying Change Requests etc.)Providing estimations for system engineering activitiesProgress reportingThe candidate will also be expected to maintain an appreciation of new technologies and their application to support ongoing deliveriesSelf development with a view to professional accreditation​What do I need to qualify for this job?Knowledge of the Siemens ETCS ProductKnowledge of the Siemens ETCS Product Data ProcessKnowledge of the Siemens ETCS Product Configuration ProcessEducated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in an engineering, scientific or numerate discipline (essential)Knowledge of the systems engineering life-cycle, cost awareness and awareness of processes involved in other engineering disciplines (essential)Understanding of project delivery processes (ideal)Proven track record and experience of working within the rail sector (preferred)Experience of safety critical systems (preferred)Able to contribute to continuous process improvement (essential)Experience of working to industry quality and safety standards (essential)Experience of railway technologies and their application (preferred)Understanding and practical experience of applying railway or ETCS standards (ideal)

Software Engineer

​Job Title: Software EngineersContract Dates: 24/01/2022 – 23/12/2022Location: Chippenham*OUTSIDE IR35*Job Description: A Software Engineer is required to join the R&D Department to deliver ground-breaking signaling system software-based products.The Software Engineer will be expected to undertake requirements analysis, architecting and design of the work in a core team of software engineers in a dynamic development environment providing high value early lifecycle development capability for both safety-critical and safety-related software developments.  The focus of the team will be on producing software solutions, performing all parts of the development lifecycle. The team will use a mix of traditional and agile techniques to manage risk and ensure on-time delivery of quality software. The Software Engineer provides a technical role responsible for requirements analysis, software architecture, design, code, and test, and problem analysis on high-value safety-critical and safety-related projects.Key Responsibilities -Specifically:Requirement’s analysis and specification of high-level software designDevelopment and implementation of software designCode and test of embedded systemsGenerally:Requirements AnalysisDesign using structured techniques, CodingDevelopment of test specificationsSupport of integration and system testingVisits to site to assist in testing and commissioningReport on progress as requiredWhat do I need to qualify for this job?Essential Requirements:Graduate in relevant engineering discipline or other numerate subject, although equivalent experience would also be consideredProficient in UML, C#Previous engineering experienceExperience in development of embedded softwareSelf-motivated, adaptable and able to learn quicklyDemonstrable knowledge of good development standards and practices as applicable to engineering disciplines, with at least 5 years’ experience of delivering systems in a controlled software environment.Good knowledge of configuration management and control practicesAble to work to tight timescalesGood verbal and written communication skillsGood inter-personal skillsKnowledge of Source control tools - Git, SynergyDesirable Requirements:Knowledge, particularly experience of developing Safety Critical Software to SIL4 level.Familiarity with Agile software development techniques (ideally Scrum) and Extreme Programming (XP)Proficient in using UML for software designExperience with DOORSExperience with ArtisanRailway Industry background. Knowledge of CENELEC 50128.Systems Engineering experienceKnowledge of SQLKnowledge of cloud computing (Amazon Web Services)Experience of Safety system/Software Development

Lead Systems Engineer

​Job Title: Lead Systems EngineerContract Dates: 25/01/2022 - 25/01/2023Location: Chippenham*OUTSIDE IR35*​Role Definition:This role is for a Lead Systems Engineer, capable of technically leading and supporting the System Engineering tasks on the various ETCS On-board projects. The Lead Systems Engineer will play a lead role in Customer Requirements Management, management of the technical design risk, the definition of the System and Sub-system Design, and subsequent production of detailed Product Requirements for Project Teams to implement.The Lead Systems Engineer role will also involve the management of the technical interfaces between the Siemens ETCS system, the Train Design Authority and the internal and external Design Teams ensuring that the technical solutions meet the operational and performance requirements.The jobholder will be capable of building and maintain strong communication links with Global R&D, the Project Delivery Teams, the Train Design Authority, the Siemens design, fitment and approval partners and the client, and will be capable of interpreting and influencing their delivery strategy based on the needs of these stakeholders.Success in the role will be measured primarily by the on-time delivery of allocated tasks meeting quality and budget targets as agreed with the Senior Systems Integration and Design Manager.  The Lead Systems Engineer will be expected to plan their own work within their overall agreed targets.This role will help play a major part in delivering the ETCS on-board systems necessary as the business demands. The role will focus on all parts of the lifecycle activities of the System Engineering process for all ETCS on-board projects.​Key Accountabilities:Will work closely with colleagues in the bids & tendering team, the engineering team members in the UK and Germany, project groups, the lines of business and heads of technology throughout Siemens, to ensure that the project systems solutions meet our customers’ needs now, and in the future.Will work closely with the on-board train fitment design team to ensure all project related system constraints are understood and implemented accordingly.Provide key input and ideas to help determine the most appropriate technical, product and commercial solutions within the given geographical and technical environment.Ensure innovation and value engineering is applied to all proposals.A key player within the project organisation.​Specific Skills/Tasks:The Lead Systems Engineer will be expected to provide technical leadership for their allocated tasks, particularly in the earlier lifecycle activities of the allocated project.Customer Requirements Elicitation, Capture and AnalysisSystem Requirements Elicitation and SpecificationSystem Design Analysis and SpecificationProduct Requirements SpecificationManagement of Interface RiskTechnical Management of the Train Design Authority & internal and external Design teams to achieve coherent design solutionsOwnership of all Technical Interfaces, Product Design Analysis and SpecificationIntegration of component subsystems into a single systemAnalysing and advising on competing technical solutionsWorking within a Configuration Control system (including raising and applying Change Requests etc.)Providing estimations for system engineering activities, Progress reportingThe candidate will also be expected to maintain an appreciation of new technologies and their application to support ongoing deliveriesDemonstrates customer focus in all work carried out.Experience of working to industry quality and safety standards.Strong and effective communicator at all levels within the business and in front of new and existing customers.Demonstrates innovative and creative thinking when performing problem solving initiatives. Highly motivated, dependable and self-reliant.​What do I need to qualify for this job?Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in an engineering, scientific or numerate disciplineProven track record and experience of working within the rail sectorExperience in providing technical leadership in demanding safety critical environmentsKnowledge of the systems engineering life cycle, cost awareness and awareness of processes involved in other engineering disciplinesAble to contribute to continuous processExperience of working to industry quality and safety standardsA demonstrable broad experience of railway technologies and their applicationExperience in mentoring engineers working in a safety critical development environmentUnderstanding and practical experience of applying ETCS standards​