Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM)- Telecoms Job at Morson Talent (Stockport)

Job Description

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. The CEM will work closely with a multi-organisation delivery team including project management, service delivery, safety assurance, systems engineering, architecture, and security specialists.

Job Responsibility

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
Monthly Human Factors Working Group meetings
Chair: Twice-weekly Engineering Delivery meetings
Monthly Security Working Group meetings, reviewing security documentation, residual risks and emerging issues
Reporting: Provide a monthly metrics pack
Provide a monthly technical debt report
Maintain awareness of project security classifications, procedures and controls
Identify, manage and escalate 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
Obtain and use access to the following systems: Network Rail eB (document control and DRN status)
Network Rail Standards Portal
Network Rail Teams
JIRA (document control and WPM)
SharePoint / OneDrive (OKMS documentation)

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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)

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