Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM)- Telecoms
18 days ago
Stockport
Join to apply for the Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM)- Telecoms role at Morson Talent. This range is provided by Morson Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Morson Talent Contract Length: Minimum 9 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Location: Predominantly remote with occasional travel to Cheadle, Stockport. An experienced Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) is required to take over an existing role due to retirement. The role supports a rail-based programme currently at GRIP 6, entering SIT/SAT testing, and centres on an Online Key Management System (OKMS). The OKMS is a software-based, cyber-secure telecoms system used by train drivers to log into operational systems. While the solution has strong software and cyber-security elements, this is not a pure software role. A telecoms engineering background is essential. Civils or signalling-only backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable. The OKMS scope represents approximately 40-50% of the workload; however, candidates with a strong telecoms background will be able to support the role full time. • Act as Contractor's Engineering Manager, coordinating all engineering activities in line with the project programme and GRIP lifecycle., • Coordinate design and documentation deliverables to Network Rail., • Review and sign off all documentation submitted to Network Rail from delivery partners., • Manage and coordinate responses to Design Review Notes (DRNs), ensuring timely closure or document updates formally accepted by Network Rail., • Coordinate As-Built documentation where required., • Provide all required documentation for the Network Rail Health & Safety File, agreeing formats with Network Rail., • Provide IDC/IDR Certificates for GRIP stages 5, 6 and 7 (and 8 if required)., • Provide Engineering Completion Certificates (ECC)., • Update and maintain the System Definition., • Update the Service Interface Register (SIR) with input from DDaT stakeholders., • Produce HSM performance reports to support NRAP Product Approval (templates provided)., • Maintain document control via JIRA, SharePoint and OneDrive., • Coordinate with TÜV (Independent Auditor) regarding Subset compliance reports., • Respond to auditor queries and provide supporting evidence as required., • Ensure progress towards compliance with applicable subsets, supporting independent assurance for handover., • Support completion and acceptance of SIT/SAT Safety Letter., • Run checks on outstanding LDO actions prior to certification sign-off., • Attend Monthly Network Rail Contract Review meetings., • Attend Monthly Human Factors Working Group meetings., • Chair twice-weekly Engineering Delivery meetings., • Chair Monthly Security Working Group meetings, reviewing security documentation, residual risks and emerging issues., • Provide a monthly metrics pack., • Provide a monthly technical debt report., • Maintain awareness of project security classifications, procedures and controls., • Identify, manage and escalated any security breaches promptly., • Support updates to security briefings and alignment with current organisational security marking systems., • Consult and adhere to Network Rail security correspondence and requirements., • Network Rail eB (document control and DRN status), • Network Rail Standards Portal, • Network Rail Teams, • JIRA (document control and WPM), • SharePoint / OneDrive (OKMS documentation), • CEM Certification (mandatory)., • Strong telecoms engineering background., • Experience delivering software-based, cyber-secure systems within regulated environments., • Proven experience working through GRIP stages, particularly GRIP 5-7., • Experience with IDC/IDR, ECC, DRNs, and Network Rail governance processes., • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and suppliers., • Comfortable working remotely with occasional on-site presence., • Rail industry experience., • Exposure to cyber security, key management systems, or access control solutions., • Experience working with independent safety or compliance auditors (e.g. TÜV). #J-18808-Ljbffr