Network Rail
Senior Asset Engineer (Support) [Signalling]
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About The Role
About the role:
We're offering an exciting opportunity to step into a role that plays a pivotal part in our operational success. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Asset Engineer (Support) [Signalling] to join our Maintenance Team.
As a Senior Asset Engineer (R&E) [Signalling] you'll:
- Lead the determination and development of allocated [Signalling] engineering requirements to support renewal, refurbishment and enhancement investment interventions
- Lead the production of project requirement specifications and acceptance criteria for [Signalling] engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with company asset policies
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of the route's signalling renewals, refurbishment and enhancement workbank, contributing to strategy, prioritisation and long-term asset planning
- Define requirements, oversee specification and acceptance of works, and provide expert engineering input to ensure projects are delivered in line with asset policies, standards and performance objectives
- Work closely with delivery teams, manage programme integration, monitor progress through to completion, and ensure changes are controlled and aligned to asset management plans
- Support engineering assurance, verification and incident investigations
- Maintain robust asset data and configuration records
- Contribute to national standards development
- Undertake condition assessments to drive informed investment decisions and continuous improvement
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What You'll Need
- Incorporated Engineer
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
- Membership of relevant professional institution
- Substantial [Signalling] engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
- Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
- An understanding of policy and technical, safety and performance standards relating to signal engineering
- Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
- An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
- Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems
- Experience in the integration of complex engineering systems
- Knowledge of project management techniques
What's In It For You
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- Private Healthcare
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
- My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
This vacancy is Band 3C, salary £55,596-£65,966 per annum
Closing date: 01 September 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information about the vacancy please contact Lee Jones at lee.jones3@networkrail.co.uk
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Your Experience And Skills
We're looking for a technically strong and driven Signalling engineer who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will be an Incorporated Engineer and have experience in signalling renewals and enhancements, and a proven ability to define engineering requirements, produce specifications and lead assurance activities in line with company standards and policies.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of signalling systems, safety management and asset performance, alongside experience of working with investment processes and complex engineering integrations. You'll be confident leading across the full project lifecycle-collaborating with delivery teams, managing scope and change, and ensuring high-quality outputs aligned to asset management plans. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement are essential. Above all, you will be a credible technical leader who can influence stakeholders, drive performance, and enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of the signalling asset.
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