Job Description

Asset Engineer####

Location

Derby, GB####

Department Name

AM RAM Buildings Anglia & EM (570550) G1####

About Network Rail

Vacancy

: Asset Engineer (R&E) [Buildings]

Location

: Derby, East Midlands Control Centre

Salary

: 43,588 to 51,719 per annum

Role Type

: Permanent, Full time




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. ####

Brief Description

In the Asset Engineer (R&E) role, you will determine renewal requirements to support the ongoing management of the Buildings asset stock through proactive engineering renewal and enhancement project delivery. Plan and Sponsor the CAPEX workbank in line with asset policy, operational requirements and stakeholder needs. Produce specifications and acceptance criteria for Buildings engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with said company engineering policies. Support the prioritisation of the portfolio based on asset risks and needs, balanced against available funding.

####

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities -

1. Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the Buildings engineering workbank. Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.


2. 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.


3. Specify acceptance criteria for Buildings engineering works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate. Audit acceptance processes are being discharged appropriately.


4. 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.


5. Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.


6. Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of Buildings engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current 'as built' status.


7. Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required.


8. Carry out Engineering verification activities in support of the national programme.


9. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the Buildings 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 [Discipline] 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 [Discipline] engineering

Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain


Desirable


Degree in a relevant subject

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer

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

Proficient in data management

Extensive experience working with stakeholders and delivery partners

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 mark.holt@networkrail.co.uk. 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.




Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.




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 51,719 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

17th July 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.



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Asset Engineer####

Location

Derby, GB####

Department Name

AM RAM Buildings Anglia & EM (570550) G1####

About Network Rail

Vacancy

: Asset Engineer (R&E) [Buildings]

Location

: Derby, East Midlands Control Centre

Salary

: 43,588 to 51,719 per annum

Role Type

: Permanent, Full time


Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!


We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.


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.


For the full range of our fantastic benefits click here.

####

Brief Description

In the Asset Engineer (R&E) role, you will determine renewal requirements to support the ongoing management of the Buildings asset stock through proactive engineering renewal and enhancement project delivery. Plan and Sponsor the CAPEX workbank in line with asset policy, operational requirements and stakeholder needs. Produce specifications and acceptance criteria for Buildings engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with said company engineering policies. Support the prioritisation of the portfolio based on asset risks and needs, balanced against available funding.

####

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities -

1. Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the Buildings engineering workbank. Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.


2. 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.


3. Specify acceptance criteria for Buildings engineering works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate. Audit acceptance processes are being discharged appropriately.


4. 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.


5. Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.


6. Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of Buildings engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current 'as built' status.


7. Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required.


8. Carry out Engineering verification activities in support of the national programme.


9. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the Buildings 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 [Discipline] 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 [Discipline] engineering

Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain


Desirable


Degree in a relevant subject

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer

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

Proficient in data management

Extensive experience working with stakeholders and delivery partners ####

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 mark.holt@networkrail.co.uk. 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.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here


Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information. Please ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role."


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 51,719 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

17th July 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.



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