Location
Manchester, GB
Department Name
HQ Principal Engineer (Technical) - Buildings (542232) G1
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Brief Description
Key Information
Scheme: Property [Building Surveying]
Locations: Manchester. If you need to re-locate for this role, there is no financial support available.
Salary: £22,932 (pro-rata)
Contract Type: Fixed-term from September 2026 – August 2027.
Office Requirement: 5 days in office or on site.
Entry Requirements: You must be in your penultimate year of an undergraduate degree in Building Surveying, accredited for the building surveying route of the RICS, and on track for at least a 2:2. You'll also need the right to work full-time in the UK from September 2026 to August 2027. All offers are subject to verification of your right to work.
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About The Role (External)
During your placement, you'll work across central and regional teams, gaining exposure to:
- The inspection and assessment of buildings assets in compliance with Building Regulations, CDM, Railway Group and Network Rail company standards and procedures.
- The monitoring of trends of maintenance work undertaken, asset condition, asset failure and failure precursors to allow appropriate action to be specified.
- The evaluation of the output from inspections, examinations and assessments of asset condition to enable renewal/repair proposals to be formulated.
- Provide technical support in delivering Network Rail's goals with respect to repair, refurbishment and renewal of property portfolio.
- Seek and obtain knowledge, skills and experience of the building industry through a combination of working with senior colleagues, on-the-job training, formal training courses, personal research, and attendance at relevant meetings of professional and technical bodies.
- Prepare regular reports of progress on training and professional development for review by mentors, supervising engineers and other relevant persons.
- Pursue the achievement of core and specific objectives required by the post holder's approved training scheme, where applicable, in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintain a personal development plan and comprehensive records of initial and continuing professional development.
Typical roles within this area:
- Building Surveyor
- Senior Building Surveyor
- Project Manager
- Sponsor
- Building Engineer
What You'll Get Out Of It
Over 12 months, you'll gain hands-on experience in buildings condition management and development within a major infrastructure organisation. You'll work with experienced mentors, develop technical and commercial skills, and build a strong foundation for your future career.
How To Apply (External)
Salary : £22,932 per annum pro rata.
Closing date : Thursday 11 December 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We may close the advert early if we receive a large volume of applicants.
Assessments : Assessment Centre will take place in Manchester (M1 2NY) on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The format will consist of an interview + presentation, plus 1 form of additional exercise.
As this is a role in a regional team, occasional travel across NW&C is required. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel to client sites, regional offices, or other business locations as needed.
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