Job Description

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 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.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
We are currently recruiting for a Performance and Assurance Engineer at Orpington Delivery Unit. You will be responsible for maintaining asset performance at a high standard, through monitoring and reporting reliability, productivity, efficiency and compliance. These engineers are tasked with analysing vast amounts of operational data, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring that trains run on time, every time. By collaborating with various teams and using strategic problem-solving, they play a key role in enhancing service reliability, reducing disruptions, and safeguarding passengers. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to make a direct impact on the UK's transportation infrastructure, making it an exhilarating and vital career in the heart of the rail industry.
About the role (External)
What will your day to day look like:
Monitor and report on a programme of assurance, staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks. Compile periodic reports and analyse trends. Make recommendations to address issues that require management action.
Monitor and report on asset performance, reliability, work productivity and efficiency. Compile reports and analyse trends. Make recommendations to address issues that require management action.
Monitor the progression and close-out of Non-Conformance Reports within the agreed timescales.
Manage the process to submit, monitor and close out non-compliances.
Assist in investigation of incidents and performance/compliance related failures.
Monitor progress and report on business performance improvement initiatives. Make recommendations to address issues that require management action.
About you:
Knowledge of engineering discipline
Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
Knowledge of assurance and compliance processes
Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
Knowledge of investigation processes and techniques
Good analytical skills
Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
It would be great if you:
Good knowledge of railway operating rules and regulations
Knowledge of asset reliability improvement and monitoring techniques
How to apply (External)
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary: 35,582 to 40,830 dependent on skills and experience of successful candidate.
- Inner London Allowance - 3,270pa
- Up to 75% off Rail and London Underground work season ticket
- Up to 75% off leisure rail travel for themselves and partner
- Extensive retail and shopping discounts
- Public sector boosted pension.
- 28 days annual leave (flexible and up to 5 additional days for voluntary work)
- Cycle to work scheme.
Closing date: 14th June 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.
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Remote working opportunity! this role requires 3 days a week in office.
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