Associate Director - Telecommunications (FRMCS)

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s railway, one of the largest rail operations in the world.

We have been active in the Australian, the Middle East and North American markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered over 200 consultancy contracts for government, public and privately owned organisations, and for passenger and freight owners and operators, achieving consistently excellent levels of client satisfaction.

Our work is driven by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

The secondment

How does it work?

During your time in Sydney, you will remain an employee of Network Rail. You may continue to contribute to the Railway Pension Scheme, if you are an existing member, and things like your continuous service history remain unbroken. You can also retain your safeguarded travel, if you have it.

You will leave your current job role to join us in Sydney. On you return to Network Rail, you will remain an employee of the company but will be unable to return to your previous role; we will help in finding a new suitable role for you.

We will obtain the appropriate visas, travel and residence documents for you and your family. We also do things like pay for your flights at the start and end of your assignment, help you to find somewhere to live, and provide a modest cash allowance to help you find your feet when you arrive.

What we offer

In addition to the benefit of remaining an employee of Network Rail, we are also offering an attractive salary that will support you and your family in NSW. Above all, you will have the opportunity to live in Sydney, a vibrant city that offers a fantastic lifestyle with sunny weather and a relaxed culture.

About the role

Due to continued growth, we are hiring an experienced rail professional to join our team in NSW as an Associate Director for Telecommunications.

You will enable the delivery of new and existing client assignments throughout the state, consulting on systems engineering and systems integration activity generally related to the design, implementation, and maintenance of telecommunication systems ensuring safe and efficient train operations for our clients.

You will ideally have experience migrating GSM-R to FRMCS and integrating 5G technology, ensuring seamless transition and enhanced rail network communications through advanced connectivity and improved data transmission capabilities

Key Responsibilities

- Leading the telecommunications function within the business to meet client and business needs as part of the Systems Integration and Technical Services service line.

- Providing expert technical guidance and advice in the strategy development, planning, and implementation of radio telecommunications networks for signalling and train control to support safe and efficient operations.

- Managing client engagements and working within engineering teams in the delivery of projects to clients.

- Providing tailored advice to support the planning and implementation of DTRS upgrades on existing rail networks from GSM-R to FRMCS technology.

- Applying systems engineering and assurance practices to complex, safety-critical, socio-technical systems in the rail domain.

- Owning the completion of technical deliverables in accordance with the plan delegated by the project lead, ensuring the required quality level and compliance with governance requirements. Troubleshoot telecommunications and systems issues as required.

- Ensuring compliance with telecommunications and system engineering standards as required.

- Supporting, developing, and growing the business in all areas by assisting teams in the tender and sales activities, identifying opportunities for new or follow-on work, following up leads in areas of expertise, and fostering good relationships with existing clients and potential new clients.

- Maintaining a collaborative approach with clients and key stakeholders.

- Cultivating strong relationships with multi-disciplinary project teams, clients, and suppliers.

- Supporting business development activity by assisting in tender and sales activities, identifying new opportunities, and fostering good relationships with clients.

About you

We expect you to have the following types of skills and experience:

- Extensive experience working with radio and fixed telecoms systems on railway signalling projects.

- Background in delivering complex multi-disciplinary engineering programmes, including leading the telecommunications function and team.

- Experience in developing telecommunication strategies and solutions for digital signalling systems such as ETCS Level 2 and CBTC.

- Knowledge of FRMCS specifications.

- Relevant degree-level engineering qualification.

- Affiliation with a recognised professional body (e.g., Engineers Australia).

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Attention to detail when listening to stakeholders (from many different disciplines) and capturing their thought processes.

- Ability to prioritise work and deliver to tight deadlines under pressure.

Although not essential, it would be an advantage if you had:

- Experience of developing FRMCS transition strategies and technical requirements.

- Demonstrable leadership and interpersonal skills appropriate to the position.

- Experience working as a management consultant in the rail industry.

- Knowledge/experience of working in the Australian rail industry.

- Independently recognised as an expert in their field (e.g., CEng, CPEng, RPEQ, etc.).

Work pattern

We maintain a flexible work environment, splitting our time between home and the office. We have a mature approach and expect you to be in the office as required by the team and our clients. We work from home when appropriate and the situation allows us to.

Background Employment Checks

You will undergo background pre-employment checks including a national criminal history and reference checks.

How to apply

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Equal Opportunity Employer

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.