Internal vacancy
In line with our values and our commitment to supporting the development and progression of our people, this opportunity is currently only available to RNLI staff and volunteers. If we are unable to make an appointment through this process, we will consider opening the role to external applicants.
About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.
We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Engineering Information Team. The Senior Engineer in Engineering Information supports the RNLI by ensuring we have the right asset information available where and when it’s needed, to allow assets to be managed to deliver and support lifesaving services.
Some of the benefits
- Grade F
- Flexible working
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health cashplan option
Your Role
As Senior Engineer – Engineering Information, you will be tasked with the following areas:
- Develop and embed engineering information standards, governance and data quality improvements
- Support the development of the Engineering Information Model and the systems that manage engineering information, including PLM, PDM, CAD and EAM
- Use data, dashboards and analysis to provide trusted insight and support engineering and asset management decisions
- Work across teams, systems and suppliers to deliver practical improvements, automation and digital engineering solutions
About You
You’ll be analytical and structured and skilled at working collaboratively across organisational boundaries. To be considered you will need:
- An engineering, data, information systems or other suitable qualification equivalent to level 6, or equivalent relevant professional experience
- A strong understanding of engineering information, technical data and asset information across the engineering lifecycle
- Experience of working with engineering systems and information structures, such as CAD, PDM, PLM, EAM, ERP, product structures, Bills of Material and configuration information
- Experience of improving data quality, defining information requirements and applying data governance controls
- Experience of data analysis, reporting and visualisation, with the ability to turn technical information into clear insight and recommendations
- Experience of supporting system configuration, testing, integration, migration or process improvement activities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders, users, suppliers and contractors
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Safeguarding and referencing
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include reference checks at offer stage and relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Diversity at the RNLI
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.


