Asset Engineer (R&E)

Derby, England, United Kingdom

5/16/2025

Location

Derby, GB

Department Name

AM RAM Structures Anglia & EM (570551) G1

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Vacancy : Asset Engineer (R&E) [Structures]

Location : Derby (please note, this role is also being advertised to be based in London)

Salary : £43,588 to £50,018 per annum

Role Type : Permanent, Full time

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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

At Network rail you will also have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications.

In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.

Network Rail Benefits – In addition to the above, you can enjoy a fantastic range of employee benefits, such as:

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
• A range of pension options
• Annual Performance Related Pay package
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Healthcare package
• Discounts on shopping
• Discounted Gym membershipsand much more.
  
  
  

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Brief Description

Implement & manage the Capital Investment plans on behalf of the Route Engineer (Structures).Develop long term plans to communicate future funding requirements and secure investment.Engage with enhancement schemes to optimise investment plans.

The successful candidate will be appointed as the Asset Engineer (Renewals & Enhancements) within a team of four Asset Engineers, a Compliance Engineer and an Assistant Asset Engineer.The CP7 Renewals portfolio requires the successful and efficient delivery of approximately 160 schemes to a value of £230m on the Anglia and East Midlands Routes within Eastern Region.Core Team duties include, Whole Life Asset Management, Capital Workbank Creation/Management, Capital Works Remitting, Project Sponsorship, Value Management and Corporate Reporting.

There is an element of out of hours on call support to manage operational incidents associated with Structures.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities-

• Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the Structures engineering workbank.Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.
• Develop allocated renewal and enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail's goals prior to handover to delivery.Following handover, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and any changes agreed. Check that completed schemes are appropriately assessed to determine they meet the project remit.
• Specify acceptance criteria for Structures engineering works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate.Audit acceptance processes are being discharged appropriately.
• Work with members of the other asset management teams to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and identify critical technical problems.
• Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.
• Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of Structural engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built‘ status.
• Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required.
• Carry out Engineering verification activities in support of the national programme.
• Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the Structures asset condition database and the renewals work bank.
  
  
  

Essential

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution
• Significant Structural engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
• Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
• Knowledge of policy and standards relating to Structural engineering
• Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
  
  
  

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant subject
• Incorporated (IEng MICE/FICE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE/FICE)
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
• Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems
• Knowledge of project management techniques
• Certification/Diploma of Asset Management & Member of Institute of Asset Management
• Experience of Railway Civil Engineering, with proven abilities in Structural Lifecyle management (maintenance, assessment and renewals)
• Experience of structural assessment
• Chartered Manager (CMgr MCMI/FCMI)
• An understanding of CDM2015, safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
  
  
  

Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We are building a diverse and inclusive place to work where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage you to apply for this role. If this isn't the job for you, there may be other roles available in the wider team.

How To Apply (External)

External how to apply:

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer! We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and to enable you to perform to the best of your ability. If you require any adjustments or modifications please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at [email protected]. You can also visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.

We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.

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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 be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision .

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave

Salary: £43,588 to £50,018 per annum.

• Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*
• Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****
  
  
  

Closing date 21 May 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.