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Senior Asset Engineer [Compliance] [Track]
Network RailYork, England, United Kingdom
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About the role
Who We Are
Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
About The Role
Salary- Band 3C £55,596-£67813 Salary dependant on competencies.
Closing Date- 13th August 2026
What's In It For You
Here are a few of the benefits we offer
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Your Experience And Skills
Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
About The Role
Salary- Band 3C £55,596-£67813 Salary dependant on competencies.
Closing Date- 13th August 2026
What's In It For You
Here are a few of the benefits we offer
- 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- Private Healthcare
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
- My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Your Experience And Skills
Key Accountabilities-
- Provide [Compliance] [Track] systems engineering input to the determination of appropriate engineering maintenance regimes and activity volumes for [Compliance] [Track] assets in accordance with company policies, standards and specifications. Providing necessary assistance to determine compliance with suitability and robustness of maintenance regimes.
- Provide a comprehensive systems engineering support service across the [Discipline] asset base throughout the function / region / route and across delivery units as and when required. Monitor and strive to improve the technical competence of engineers associated with [Discipline] systems engineering.
- Provide technical briefings associated with [Compliance] [Track] systems engineering to engineers in delivery units in order that the purpose, as well as the content of standards, specification, etc. is understood.
- Review and make recommendations on derogation and non-compliance applications to[Compliance] [Track] systems engineering related standards.
- Review and monitor progression of potential improvements to [Compliance] [Track] systems from delivery units; provide feedback to the originators.
- Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the [Compliance] [Track] asset condition database and the renewals work bank. Lead initiatives, as directed, to improve.
- Provide advice and guidance to the delivery unit and other asset engineers in the production of prioritised business focussed [Compliance] [Track] systems renewal proposals.
- Participate in, and lead as directed, [Compliance] [Track] engineering activities in support assurance processes including the maintenance audit programmes and engineering verification.
- Monitor the reliability and performance of [Compliance] [Track] systems related assets across the function / region / route and instigate, lead and participate in the implementation of corrective actions to improve as required.
- Incorporated Engineer
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
- Membership of relevant professional institution
- Substantial [Compliance] [Track] engineering experience
- A detailed understanding of the maintenance of [Compliance] [Track] assets
- A sound knowledge of the relevant technical, safety and performance standards
- Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
- Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
- Chartered engineer
- Understanding and experience of railway infrastructure maintenance
- Experience of undertaking engineering assurance activities, including competence assessment
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 8120 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~12k in sampleP25 £27kP75 £40k
£25kmedian £32k£40k
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