RSSB develops railway standards on behalf of the railway industry in Great Britain. Standards are an agreed way of doing something, and so, they ensure interoperability, help manage risks, reduce costs as the rail industry does not have to re-invent the wheel every time the same situation occurs and so they also open markets.

Over the course of 36 months, you will work across RSSB and wider industry to gain a holistic insight into how we work and the challenges the industry face in providing a safe, efficient, and sustainable rail system.

You will be based within RSSB’s Standards Infrastructure Team which manages, and drafts Infrastructure Standards for Great Britain (GB) and international railway systems. It also provides technical leadership for a range of Infrastructure issues, from track maintenance to station design.

You will have the opportunity to work with other teams within RSSB and take external placements with our members in industry. You will be able to build relationships across the railway industry and deliver a safer, more efficient, and sustainable rail system.

By the end of the programme, you will have built a professional network that will help you with your career within RSSB and beyond, and with our support you will be on your way to achieving Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

Responsibilities

These are the key activities you are likely to be involved with:

Developing industry standards, guidance and best practice.
Participating in Standards Committees (SC) and Standards Interface Committees (SIC).
Supporting the development and delivery of RSSB’s training or consultancy services.
Participating in RSSB Research Projects as a Technical Specialist.
Engaging and collaborating with RSSB’s members, who represent various areas of the rail sector in Great Britain.
Participating in Industry Events e.g., IMechE Railway Challenge, Young Members Presentation.
Actively undertaking and committing to professional development activities including working towards CEng status.

Qualifications

A minimum of a 2:2 in an accredited Engineering degree with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or equivalent.
A keen desire to develop your expertise in the field of Infrastructure and to support the delivery of products and services provided by the infrastructure team.
Competence with Microsoft Office 365 products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Analytical thinker – you can work with a variety of information, see patterns and trends and draw meaningful conclusions.
Systematic - you can adopt a methodical and logical approach to identify the relevant points from information and data and evaluate the most appropriate options to understand and address a problem.
Problem solving – you can see the bigger picture and think critically and creatively to define and understand a problem, before investigating and developing suitable solutions.
Collaboration and teamwork – you are a team player with the ability to take on responsibility and where relevant manage and delegate to others. You can work collaboratively by building positive working relationships that help achieve goals and business objectives.
Communication – you can communicate clearly and concisely to different audiences with a keen attention to detail and you can convey complex issues to non-technical users at all levels. You can actively listen to extract the necessary information to get to the heart of the matter.
Personal effectiveness – you can prioritise, work efficiently and productively, and manage your own time. You can show how you decide what is important to focus on and get it done.
Adaptability and resilience – you adapt to the situation; you are open to new ideas and challenges from others. You learn from challenging situations and work under pressure.
Drive for achievement – you are willing to take control of your own development by actively engaging with the graduate programme. You will show determination and capacity to achieve challenging goals and proactively seek opportunities to broaden your skills and experience within the workplace.

Please note

The scheme may involve visiting RSSB member companies, as well as rotations to include placement(s) internally or externally and flexibility would therefore be required to travel.

If you are shortlisted, the next step of the selection process will involve a telephone interview (11th and 12th June) and if you are progressed at this stage you will be invited to an interview and assessment at our offices (24th and 25th June).

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs.

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