Asset Engineer; and Enhancements

Asset Engineer (Renewals and Enhancements)

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for an Asset Engineer (Renewals and Enhancements) for a 3 month contract based on a hybrid schedule of 2 days a week in London (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and the rest from home.

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world‑class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do.

• Support the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.
• Develop allocated renewal and enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail’s goals prior to handover to delivery, and thereafter support the development and implementation of projects to confirm renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and any changes agreed.
• Specify acceptance criteria for engineering works, including design approval, equipment acceptance and hand‑back to maintenance as appropriate; audit acceptance processes to ensure they are discharged properly.
• Work with other asset management teams to review renewal and enhancement proposals, optimising engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and identifying critical technical problems.

• Relevant degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Geology.
• Experience in design review.
• Understanding of cost‑management principles, with the ability to assess cost implications and their impact on overall business objectives.
• Railway experience.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. This is part of the Disability Confident Scheme.

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

This role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.