Principal Engineer
Who We Are
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Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter
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We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED\&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work\-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .
About IPDR
Industry Partnership for Digital Railway (IPDR) is a national and cross\-industry enterprise with the mission of creating the next generation railway, through the deployment of European Train Control System (ETCS) digital train control technology. This represents a migration to a safer, higher\-performing, more resilient, more efficient, better skilled, more productive, and greener railway, delivering passenger benefits in the areas of safety, punctuality and resilience, and taxpayer benefits through reduction in capital and whole life costs.
Within IPDR we also operate the Digital Signalling Portfolio to oversee the wider rollout of ETCS across Great Britain and make it easier for Regions and schemes to deploy ETCS. Through the portfolio we will co\-ordinate and deliver fleet fitment activities, work to develop robust, repeatable approaches to technical delivery and business change, increase supply chain capability and capacity, and deliver initiatives to build the industry's capability to efficiently plan, design, deliver, operate and maintain an ETCS railway.
About the role
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This role is an exciting opportunity to provide technical expertise to the GB Digital Signalling Portfolio and ongoing ETCS onboard fitment programmes.
We need someone that can demonstrate professional leadership to both internal and external colleagues and stakeholders, with a specialist focus and understanding of ETCS Onboard Systems. You will have to balance a number of factors when making decisions including safety verification, standards compliance and the potential for improvement and innovation.
If this sounds like something you think your knowledge and experience is suited too, we'd love to see your application.
This position can be based in either London Kings Cross or York.
Hybrid working: For positions that permit hybrid arrangements, employees are expected to work from a Network Rail location for 60% of their weekly hours, typically 3 days for full time roles, pro\-rata for part\-time
Salary Range for this position: £85,395\-£101,323
For further information about the role contact Gavin.Dobson@networkrail.co.uk, for information about the process please contact Charles.Cox@networkrail.co.uk
Here are a few of the benefits we offer
- 28\-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- Private Healthcare
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass \-access to gyms across UK
- My Benefits platform\- giving national and local retail discount
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs \& Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre\-employment checks.
Your experience and skills
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What we need from you:
- Chartered Engineer or demonstrate equivalent experience (Level 7\)
- A sound knowledge of applicable policies, standards and national legislation
- Experience of developing technology and product strategies
- Knowledge of the safety management and risk assessment process
- Experience and understanding of the whole Railway System
- Experience of specifying and delivering, or assuring ETCS onboard fitment projects
- A demonstrable understanding of ETCS and it's impact on the wider Railway System
Key Information
Vacancy Details
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Number of Positions:1
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours:Full Time
Salary:£85,395 \- £101,323
Location:London
Geographical Area:Multiple Locations
Closing Date:01\-JUN\-2026
Job Category:Engineering and Asset Management
Function:GBRX
Organisation:GC IPDR (Programme Engineering \& Systems Management) (382304\) G4
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