Network Rail
Senior Asset Management Business Planner
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At Network Rail, we connect people, communities and businesses across Britain, helping millions of passengers and tonnes of freight move safely, reliably and efficiently every day.
When you join Network Rail, you become part of something bigger than a job. You'll be part of a team that keeps the country moving, supports economic growth and helps build a more sustainable future. Whatever your role, your contribution matters, and the work you do will make a real difference.
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We also understand that life doesn't stop when work starts. That's why we support flexible working where possible and encourage a healthy work-life balance, helping our colleagues thrive both professionally and personally.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we're dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you need any adjustments or support at any stage, we'll work with you to provide the assistance you need.
Ready to help shape the future of Britain's railway? We'd love to hear from you.
About The Role
At Network Rail, we connect people, businesses and communities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We are seeking an experienced asset management professional to lead the development of a multi-discipline asset management system and regional Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), integrating renewal, enhancement and maintenance interventions. You will play a key role in shaping current and future control period strategies, ensuring asset management plans align with regional objectives, long-term business priorities and contractual requirements.
Working collaboratively with engineering, asset management, Route Maintenance and delivery partners, you will provide strategic leadership, drive continuous improvement, and oversee the production of key business planning, regulatory submissions and delivery contract requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the creation and management of a multi-discipline Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) for current and future control periods that integrates renewal, enhancement and maintenance interventions and aligns these to long term strategic business plans.
- Lead the asset strategic business planning process and support the Routes with the development of detailed Route Asset Management Plans (RAMPs) in line with regional policies and objectives.
- Lead the production of asset management documents for Strategic Business Plan (current and future Control/Funding periods), including asset management plans and information required for periodic review processes.
- Lead the production of asset management processes for the Regional asset management system and manage compliance to the requirements of ISO 55001.
- Manage the interface at a renewal portfolio level between the Asset Management organisation (Capable Owner) and the delivery partner (Southern Integrated Delivery) and coordinate activities across Asset Management and Southern Integrated Delivery to meet contractual requirements.
- Provide direction and leadership to Route and Regional Engineering and Asset Management teams on long-term asset management planning to improve quality and business efficiency.
- Provide management information that demonstrates a clear link between strategic objectives and detailed asset management plans.
- Analyse and document current processes, workflows and information exchanges to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the management of the regulatory interface within the Region, responding to queries and requests for information relating to engineering and asset management elements of the Strategic Business Plan.
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Band 3C £55,596 - £65,966 Plus an Inner London allowance of £3,270.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave, plus statutory days, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
- Defined benefit pension scheme, providing long term financial security
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Travel benefits, including:
- Up to 75% subsidised rail and underground season tickets
- Up to 75% discount on leisure rail travel
- Interest free loans for season tickets and station car parking
- Health and wellbeing support
- Enhanced family policies
- Carer's leave, recognising caring responsibilities outside of work
- Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Closing date: 30 July 2026 - Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
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Depending on the role, candidates that are made a conditional offer, may be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your offer will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results will be securely held on Sentinel database and a five-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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Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or another irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.
Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
Essential Criteria
Your experience and skills
- Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
- Proven project and programme management experience.
- Experience of directing and implementing analysis tools and methods in engineering and asset management.
- Proven experience in developing and applying strategies and management frameworks.
- Experience of developing asset management strategies.
- Experience applying analytical approaches to improving reliability and performance of systems.
- Experience of developing and delivering business plans.
- Highly collaborative and adept at developing lasting and productive relationships.
- Proven strong communication skills, able to effectively communicate to all levels of the business.
Desirable Criteria
- Member of the Institute of Asset Management
- Qualification in Asset Management
- Experience in the management and delivery of railway infrastructure construction and/or maintenance activities.
- Strong understanding of UK rail industry
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer. We value the different experiences, skills and perspectives that individuals bring to our organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
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