Asset Engineer Lineside

At Network Rail, we're the publicly owned operator of Britain's rail infrastructure.

We're trusted custodians of one of our nation's most critical public assets:
Scotland's Railway.

We keep Scotland moving - connecting people and places, supporting businesses, public services and communities - driving economic, social and environmental success.

Our work spans almost 20% of the UK network and between 2024 and 2029, we're investing £4.8 billion to enhance our stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock.

Working together with train operators, our investment will mean a more reliable, climate resilient railway; a better customer experience; and greener, more sustainable travel that links cities, towns, urban and rural communities with each other and with the wider UK.

But it's our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you'll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.

This is your railway - and it's moving forward. For more information about Network Rail .

An exciting opportunity to join Scotland's Drainage and Lineside team. Working closely with Maintenance, Capital Delivery, Works Delivery and Route Asset Management teams, you will help manage and improve Scotland's lineside assets, including vegetation, boundary fencing and lineside access infrastructure.

The role supports the safe, reliable and sustainable operation of the railway through asset inspections, technical assurance, renewals planning and continuous improvement activities. You will play a key role in delivering climate resilience, supporting biodiversity objectives and protecting the railway from risks such as vegetation encroachment, trespass and livestock incursions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your asset management and engineering expertise while contributing to the future of Scotland's Railway.

Salary:
Starting at £43,588 and rising to £53,167 per annum. Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, .

Closing date:
Midnight of 29 th September 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency-based interview. If any additional stages or testing/assessments are to take place, you will be notified of these.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Here are some of the duties your role will include:

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Assist in providing assurance as to whether Drainage and Lineside engineering maintenance regime for specific routes are being followed in accordance with company policies, standards and specifications

Support the provision of a Drainage and Lineside engineering support service focussed on specified delivery units, but also supporting other delivery units when required

Support the provision of technical briefings associated with Drainage and Lineside to engineers in specified delivery units in order that the purpose, as well as the content of standards, specification, etc is understood.

Review and comment on derogation and non-compliance applications to Drainage and Lineside related…