Asset Engineer [Geotechnics]
Company
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/1/2025
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Description
Location
Bristol, GB
Department Name
EA W&W Route Engineer Geotechnics (570850) G1
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.
About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here .
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone . For more information about Network Rail click here
Brief Description
We are looking for an Asset Engineer to join our Geotechnics Asset Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in a role that is vital in managing the embankment and cutting slope assets in Western Route. The team is responsible for ensuring the safety and functionality of a varied geotechnical asset portfolio across the length and breadth of the Western Route. The successful individual will be expected to work in a collaborative manner with both internal and external stakeholders whilst promoting the importance of systems thinking.
The role will comprise of using engineering and geotechnical expertise to manage the earthwork asset portfolio to ensure accurate and reliable asset data, and to drive optimal decisions within the earthwork asset management life-cycle.
About The Role (External)
Your Main Responsibilities will be to:
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £43,588 to £51,719per annum.
Closing date: 31st July 2025.
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted.
Click ‘apply now’ to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information.
Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.
We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&[email protected] or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com) . For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Bristol, GB
Department Name
EA W&W Route Engineer Geotechnics (570850) G1
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.
About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
- Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
- A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
- GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network.
- Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
- A range of Pension schemes to choose from
- Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, and enhanced family friendly support .
- 5 days paid volunteering leave.
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here .
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone . For more information about Network Rail click here
Brief Description
We are looking for an Asset Engineer to join our Geotechnics Asset Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in a role that is vital in managing the embankment and cutting slope assets in Western Route. The team is responsible for ensuring the safety and functionality of a varied geotechnical asset portfolio across the length and breadth of the Western Route. The successful individual will be expected to work in a collaborative manner with both internal and external stakeholders whilst promoting the importance of systems thinking.
The role will comprise of using engineering and geotechnical expertise to manage the earthwork asset portfolio to ensure accurate and reliable asset data, and to drive optimal decisions within the earthwork asset management life-cycle.
About The Role (External)
Your Main Responsibilities will be to:
- Lead the requirements for examination and undertake evaluation, assessment and risk management of geotechnical assets. Manage compliance of examination and evaluation of geotechnical assets against requirements of standards.
- Provide engineering input to the standards and specifications for earthworks examinations and assessments.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate asset records.
- Direct the implementation of monitoring systems and undertake the review of monitoring results and other control measures.
- Support the development of route specific plans including all maintenance and renewal activities and asset strategies, providing the prioritised investment work bank, Support the inclusion of all investment items into appropriate programmes and track through to completion including approval of programme changes.
- Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the route business plan. Support the Senior Asset Engineer (Geotechnics) in producing remits for investment schemes.
- Monitor trends arising from examinations and evaluations, assessments, asset capability and failure precursors and confirm that action is specified and taken and participate in investigations of incidents.
- Liaise with community relations to support the resolution of geotechnical and drainage issues impacting on neighbours and third parties.
- Provide engineering input to the specification and management of geotechnical and drainage examination contracts. Investigate and resolve technical and quality issues with suppliers.
- An Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
- Membership of relevant professional institution (institute of Civil Engineers and / or The Geological Society of London) and actively working towards Chartership.
- Experience of railway civil engineering, with knowledge of geotechnical and drainage asset maintenance, refurbishment and renewals.
- A sound knowledge of geotechnical and drainage engineering policies and standards.
- An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.
- Excellent team work skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability and willingness to travel across Wales and Western Route.
- Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Evidence of further post-graduate study (and qualifications where appropriate).
- Associate Member or Member of the Institute of Asset Management.
- Chartered Engineer / Chartered Geologist status.
- Broad cross-discipline Railway knowledge.
- Experience in Construction Design and Management (2015) Regulations.
- Experience of both financial and commercial matters and associated Network Rail processes.
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £43,588 to £51,719per annum.
Closing date: 31st July 2025.
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted.
Click ‘apply now’ to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information.
Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.
We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&[email protected] or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com) . For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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