Network Rail
Asset Engineer (R&E) [E&P]
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Who We Are
Join our dynamic Electrification & Plant (E&P) Asset Strategy Management Team in the Southern Region as an Asset Engineer for Renewals and Enhancements. We're on the lookout for enthusiastic, driven engineers to contribute their expertise to our mainline railway infrastructure projects. Located in our London Puddle Dock offices at Blackfriars, you'll collaborate with a dedicated group of discipline-specific Engineers and Managers, supporting the evolving Integrated Business Units and helping to shape the future organisation as we transition towards Great British Railways.
As a vital team member, you'll engage with key stakeholders and delivery organisations, play a crucial role in the Southern Renewals Enterprise and so delivery of renewals projects, while contributing to the development and implementation of long-term asset strategies that optimise performance, resilience and value for money. Your strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a team environment will ensure the success of each project, meeting the needs of passengers and stakeholders.
At Network Rail, we champion diversity and equal opportunities, fostering a workplace that values creativity, innovation, and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
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About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement renewal schemes aligned with Network Rail's goals, including the formulation of project requirements and production of Client Remits.
- Evaluate and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the E&P engineering work bank, contributing to the regional E&P business plan and supporting strategies.
- Collaborate with other asset disciplines to optimise engineering activities across the railway system and identify critical technical issues and requirements.
- Specify acceptance criteria for E&P engineering works, from design to handback, ensuring adherence to acceptance processes.
- Conduct engineering analysis and risk assessments of assets or components to support long term strategy development, scheme development, and business cases.
- Ensure timely delivery of accurate and comprehensive records related to project delivery, maintaining high standards of as-built handback documentation.
- Undertake risk assessments and establish required mitigation measures for deferred renewal proposals.
- Assist in reviewing and endorsing Approval in Principle designs and managing acceptance of detailed designs.
Closing date: 16 July 2026 - Late applications will not be accepted.
Your Experience and Skills
Essential:
- HNC/HND or equivalent GNVQ level in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Relevant experience in railway electrification and plant engineering, with a focus on renewals and enhancements or broader asset management, and solid knowledge of railway policies and standards related to Electrification and Plant.
- Alternatively, a demonstrable ability to drive personal development to meet relevant experience requirements in a non-railway context.
- Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.
- Awareness of key challenges facing Network Rail within Electrification and Plant.
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Desirable:
- Membership of a relevant professional institution with Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
- Bachelors or Masters degree, or equivalent, in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Awareness of environmental and sustainability issues in engineering.
- Understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.
- Knowledge of investment processes and procedures.
- Appreciation of project management techniques/processes.
- An understanding of minimal viable product and it's implementation in E&P renewals.
Make a valuable contribution to the future of railway infrastructure by becoming a part of the Electrification and Plant Asset Strategy Management Team. We support flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance while investing in your career growth with us.
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