Organisation: RSSB
Location: London, UK
Overview
The post-holder develops and delivers the technical content of standards, develops and delivers the standards strategy for gauging , supports the research and development programme with expert knowledge, assists in the development of assurance and accreditation schemes, and provides of specialist advice in RSSB and for our members.
Responsibilities
- Be the key contact for rolling stock vehicle dynamics, vehicle/ infrastructure interface, research and other technical/specialist areas as required, delivering expertise in clear, concise verbal and written form suitable for the target audience.
- Lead technical development of standards to deliver improvements in, for example, safety, performance and cost effectiveness by applying principles concerning existing and emerging technology for vehicle dynamics, vehicle/ infrastructure interface and rolling stock systems. Draft the proposed content of standards and related material so that they achieve the purpose and deliver the intended benefit. Respond to consultation comments and seek agreement from those commenting. Help ensure that schedules are adhered to, risks identified and mitigated, and support progress reporting and decisions on policy.
- Represent the interests of the GB rail industry as a delegated representative of the Professional Head of Rolling Stock, including GB standards committees and system interface committees, European and international standards committees and their GB ‘mirror’ working groups, to ensure that the GB stakeholders’ collective position is represented and communicated. Present relevant material, including proposals, draft standards and related documentation. Note that this may require occasional UK and overseas travel.
- Undertake technical reviews of standards documents and proposals for standards change relating to rolling stock systems and contribute to the assessment of predicted impacts of proposals and proposal review documents.
- Ensure processes associated with the delivery of specialist technical assurance support and advice are timely and fit for purpose. Support assurance of licensed persons and providers in your specialist areas.
- Develop, manage and maintain effective relationships, across RSSB, in relevant stakeholder, industry, government, regulatory and academic bodies at senior levels, to enable the effective delivery of standards, vehicle/infrastructure interface related matters and rolling stock engineering in general. Ensure that internal and external stakeholders are satisfied with the support for rolling stock systems.
- Maintain awareness of potential technical developments and learning from experience and accident investigations across vehicle/infrastructure interface and rolling stock engineering and communicate within RSSB to enable strategic influence for the best interest of the GB network. Learn from
- Identify commercial opportunities for RSSB
- Proactively support RSSB’s safety analysis, research and development projects through the application of rolling stock systems and vehicle dynamics expertise.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience (essential)
- A member of a recognised professional institution (e.g. IET, IMechE) (desirable)
- Qualified to (or working towards) Chartered Engineer status or equivalent (essential)
Knowledge
- Rail vehicle dynamics (essential)
- Understanding of the interfaces between rolling stock, infrastructure and power supply systems (essential)
- Working knowledge of the principles of safety management (desirable)
- Working knowledge of gauging and/or wheel/ rail interface (desirable)
- Understanding of the role and purpose of different types of standards, for example Railway Group Standards (RGSs), Rail Industry Standards, National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs), Technical Specification for Interoperability (TSIs), CEN/CENELEC standards (ENs), ISO and IEC standards. (desirable)
Skills, experience and abilities
- IT literate including with Microsoft Office applications (essential)
- An ability to communicate accurately, clearly, concisely, articulately and constructively (essential)
Personal attributes
- Ability to work collaboratively, network and influence at all levels, building wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organisation (essential)
- Develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development (essential)
- A commitment to RSSB’s values and customer service (essential)
Early applications are encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised deadline if sufficient numbers of applications are received.