Asset Engineer Drainage & Off Track

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, 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.

Network Rail plays a vital role in keeping Britain moving, helping passengers and freight operators travel safely and efficiently across the country. We are looking for an Asset Engineer Drainage & Off Track to join our team and support the safe and effective management of drainage and off-track assets across the route.

You will manage the examination, assessment and monitoring of Drainage & Off Track assets to ensure compliance with company standards and support the development of route asset management and investment plans. Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, you will help deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable railway for our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the performance and resilience of the railway while developing your professional engineering career within a supportive and inclusive environment.

You will:

• Provide engineering input to the specification and management of Drainage & Off Track inspection and maintenance contracts.
• Support the development and implementation of asset management policies, standards and specifications.
• Assess asset condition and monitor compliance with company standards.
• Develop technical specifications for maintenance activities and support maintenance delivery.
• Monitor asset performance trends and contribute to investigations and preventative actions.
• Undertake assurance activities and asset verification.
• Support the development of maintenance, renewal and enhancement plans.
• Contribute to route business planning and investment decisions.
• Maintain asset information and records within company systems.

Band 4C £43,588 - £53,167 Plus an Inner London allowance of £3,270.

• 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
• Up to
  75% subsidised rail and underground season tickets
• 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

Closing date: 05 October 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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