Asset Engineer Drainage & Off Track

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If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for an Asset Engineer to join our Lineside Asset Management team in Southern Region.

As part of Network Rail's Southern Region, our team is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and functionality of a diverse asset portfolio of access facilities and pathways, and boundary fencing.

The successful candidate will play a key role in making informed, evidence-based decisions to manage these assets effectively. You will contribute to developing and implementing strategic intervention strategies and support the application of lineside asset management processes in line with Network Rail standards and policies. Your work will help us deliver a safe, reliable, and resilient railway for the communities we serve.

You will also be involved in identifying, prioritising, and remitting schemes for delivery by our partners, ensuring they align with our Strategic Business Plan.

We are seeking a proactive and motivated individual who is keen to grow their expertise and work collaboratively within a dynamic team. While previous experience in lineside or asset management is desirable, strong analytical and communication skills are essential. We welcome applicants with a flexible, positive, and inclusive approach to working with others.

In return, you will enjoy a rewarding role with excellent opportunities for professional development and the chance to take real responsibility for improving the resilience of the railway.

This role is based in London Puddle Dock, with the expectation of 3 days in the office per week and the remainder of the week working remotely, which can be substituted with site visits depending on the frequency of visits.

• Strategic Oversight Provide technical leadership in lineside asset management, ensuring activities are aligned with strategic objectives and long-term route needs.
• Asset Inspection & Evaluation Oversee the inspection, condition assessment, and evaluation of lineside assets, ensuring compliance with current standards, procedures, and policies.
• Investment & Work Planning Develop and maintain lineside asset management plans, shaping investment priorities and monitoring delivery through to completion.
• Risk & Control Management Specify and monitor control measures where interventions are deferred or require additional risk mitigation.
• Project Sponsorship Support the Route Asset Manager by developing business cases and sponsoring renewal schemes. Work with delivery teams throughout the PACE lifecycle, from feasibility through to handback.
• Technical Handover Ensure renewals are handed over with clear specifications, technical documentation, and maintenance requirements.
• Accurate Asset Records Maintain high-quality asset data, track condition trends, and recommend actions to improve performance and resilience.
• Deputisation & Leadership Support Deputise for the Senior Asset Engineer when required and contribute to the…