Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM)- Telecoms
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Contract Details
Contract Length: Minimum 9 months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Predominantly remote with occasional travel to Cheadle, Stockport.
Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Tools & 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)
Essential 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.
Desirable
- 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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