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Key Information
Job title: Band 2 Track Maintenance Engineer (Data)
Grade: Band 2
Salary: Circa £40,000 dependant on Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Acton / Southwark / Hybrid
Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in Track Engineering and, as well as maintaining legacy assets, you’ll deliver new systems and solutions. There’s more to it than Tubes, roads, buildings and bridges. This is about connecting communities and creating opportunities, so we’re ready for the 21st century and beyond.
As a Band 2 Track Maintenance Engineer (Data) you will develop a good understanding of Track engineering, with a particular focus on Track Data and increase your knowledge of wider industry theory and practice. You will be working in the Track Maintenance Engineering team, which is involved with a wide range of Track disciplines, including track quality, wheel rail interface, rail defect management, noise & vibration, mechanised maintenance, and technical support.
Day-to-day, your main focus will be on the collection, processing, management, and analysis of engineering data, and applying the data to develop solutions to track engineering issues. There will also be some on site work. You will work alongside experienced Track Engineers and Data Scientists, contributing to improving the management and maintenance of the Track infrastructure across the network and in different modes.
You will have grounding or experience in the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (with skills in Data Analysis and Programming), and its practical application to industry. This role will involve combining engineering knowledge with data analytics skills to solve problems. Experience with Excel is essential, and an in depth understanding of Python and some knowledge of SQL are desirable. This position will give you the opportunity to work with data analytics tools. Experience in automating data analysis, and a desire to grow these skills is strongly desired.
Successful applicants will have their knowledge and experience enhanced within the discipline of Track Engineering. You will build a good understanding of how the track operates within a system and grow in your understanding of complex issues, and how to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders across the TfL organisation. You will be expected to continue to develop your expertise within the team and share your knowledge with other engineers to aid their development and support the team.
Skills
Essential Skills Knowledge and Experience
- Strong analytical data interpretation and assessment skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Programming skills (Python preferred)
- Ability to creatively solve problems – establishing solutions with existing resources
Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of engineering theory and principals
- Understand Data structure and formatting
- Understand the Railway & Transport sector (preferred)
Experience
- Experience of collaborating across teams and in different asset areas
- Experience of developing and delivering technical projects
- Experience of data management, data processing, and analysis
It’s important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That’s because, wherever you join us, you’ll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise. So come and bring on tomorrow, as an Engineer at TfL.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible.
We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Application Process
Please apply using your
CV and a maximum two-page Cover Letter.
We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge, and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria.
.PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
The closing date for applications is 09/09/2025 @ 23:59
Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
- Final salary pension scheme
- Free travel for you on the TfL network
- Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
- 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
- Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
