Principle Communications Engineer

Key Responsibilities:Act as the Communications CRE on Network Rail projects.Supervise multidisciplinary engineering teams including engineers, specialists, and BIM/CAD technicians.Deliver proficient designs across Control Systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC, BMS) and Telecommunications (PAVA, FTN, GSM-R, CCTV, VOIP, RF Radio, etc.).Conduct formal design reviews (CAT2 checks) to ensure safety, buildability, and compliance.Undertake HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON studies where applicable.Manage and maintain design documentation: design registers, drawing registers, RFIs, TQs, MARs, and EWNs.Direct liaison with BIM/CAD teams for clash detection and design coordination.Attend and oversee FATs, SATs, and other compliance stages.Collaborate with installation teams to ensure practical and efficient design implementation.Support commercial teams in tracking design changes and valuing work.Engage with planning departments to schedule design, installation, and TandC activities.Manage subcontractor design and installation packages.Maintain quality and ensure compliance with VVB and client standards.Line Management Duties:Manage and develop the Controls and Communications Engineering and Design teams.Lead team allocation, workload management, and mentoring.Deliver technical training and skills development programmes.Skills and Experience: Essential:Expertise in Controls and Communications engineering design and delivery.Knowledge of electrical installation regulations, BIM, and design modelling ..... full job details .....