Job Description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Senior Asset Engineer - Compliance (Inside IR35) for a 6 month hybrid contract based in Stratford.



Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!



As a Senior Asset Engineer, your main responsibilities will be to:



Lead, manage and report on the asset stewardship and inspection of operational property building assets in accordance with asset policy and technical strategy. Lead the engineering analysis and risk assessment of maintenance and renewals schemes. Lead the review of proposals from other asset groups or external organisations that impact on maintenance or renewal activity, identify potential synergies and develop optimised plans as applicable. Monitor trends in maintenance and renewal work, asset condition, failure and failure precursors. Confirm that appropriate action is specified to predict and prevent similar failures. Provide engineering support and participate in investigations of incidents relating to building assets. Lead and participate in engineering verification activities. Identify compliance weaknesses and undertake assurance reviews.

Essential:

Proven ability to manage client-side delivery of examination programmes, acting as budget holder and ensuring internal delivery meets objectives. Experience interfacing with regional teams for assurance and leading compliance projects to meet regulatory and organisational standards. Capability to structure plans, manage milestones, and maintain alignment across stakeholders, effectively operating as a project manager. Skilled in monitoring progress against targets, producing accurate reporting, and ensuring transparency and accountability across programmes. Demonstrated experience in line management or team leadership, with the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to drive delivery under pressure and maintain compliance with targets.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



Network Rail guarantees to interview?veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we?will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".