Job Description

It's an exciting time to join the Built Environment Maintenance Team at Network Rail (High Speed) as our new Property & Facilities Engineering Manager. We're entering a period of change and growth - new contracts are being tendered and we're working to support our Client, London St Pancras High Speed, with ambitious expansion plans for London St Pancras International.
The 109km London St. Pancras Highspeed infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client London St. Pancras Highspeed, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
Brief Description
The role
Property & Facilities Engineering Manager
You will be a hard services technical expert, ideally with a specialism in either electrical or mechanical installations, whilst being an adept engineer who is able to master an understanding of other building systems such as lifts and escalators, and data and communications.
The Built Environment Maintenance Team are responsible for the management and maintenance of over 20,000 assets across three international stations, three High Speed depots, and a number of other ancillary buildings. Strong commercial skills to manage the contractors who deliver this maintenance is critical to both your and our success.
If you're great at managing teams, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and want to make a real difference to the lives of the millions of people who travel and work on the HS1 system every year, why not apply today?
This is a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.
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 .
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!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
About the role (External)
The person
So, who are we looking for? If you can match the essential criteria below, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Essential

• Educated to degree level (engineering, building services, workplace and facilities management) or equivalent
• Holds a relevant professional qualification, e.g., MRICS, MBIFM or similar.
• Strong understanding of building services including electrical, utilities, and systems.
• Sound technical knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Law
• Holder of relevant health & safety qualifications, e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or similar
• Proven experience in effective management of facilities management across multiple buildings or sites.
• Proven contract management skills
• Excellent communication skills

Although it isn't essential, it would be helpful to your application if you also matched the below:
Desirable

• Knowledge of policies and standards relating to office accommodation
• Proven negotiation skills with contractors and service delivery partners.
• Full driving licence

How to apply (External)
The important stuff
The role is based at London Stratford Place, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
The benefit package is attractive, with a base salary of 55,411 enhanced by an inner London Allowance of 3,200 and an on-call allowance.
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
? Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with the option to buy/sell days.
? Defined benefit pension scheme.
? 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
? Up to 75% off leisure travel.
?? Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
? Discounts at some stations with your Network Rail pass
? Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
?? Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
? Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme - plus more
? We offer generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
In addition to the excellent benefits listed above, please click on the link below to read on what we offer to our employees:
We want all our people to feel empowered to succeed, so we provide solid training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enable you to achieve your career ambitions.
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If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 22 October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
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