Reliability Engineer

Are you a Reliability Engineer who loves problem-solving, analysing complex data and improving the long-term performance of critical assets? If you're excited by the idea of using real-time asset health insights to reduce downtime and optimise maintenance strategies, this role could be your perfect next step. We're working with a major organisation responsible for a large, highly regulated UK infrastructure environment.

This setting combines modern technology with legacy systems, offering a fascinating challenge for anyone passionate about asset performance, engineering optimisation and data-led decision making. What's the role all about? As a Reliability Engineer , you'll join the Chief Engineer's function and take a central role in understanding asset behaviour, analysing failure trends and helping shape smarter, more proactive asset management decisions.

You'll work closely with multi-discipline engineers, data specialists and asset managers to identify failure modes, interpret performance data and recommend improvements that genuinely reduce cost, risk and downtime. In this role, you will:
Assess asset criticality and understand what data is available (or needed) Extract and interpret data from existing systems to assess asset health Recommend additional sensors, technology and data-capture methods Identify meaningful indicators of performance decline or incipient failure Define what “healthy” asset operation looks like for different asset types Analyse failure reports to understand operational impact and cost Apply statistical analysis to detect patterns, anomalies and failure modes Work with data teams to develop dashboards showing real-time asset health Support optimisation of maintenance strategies and asset management plans This is a role where your insights directly influence operational performance, reliability and long-term planning across a significant engineering estate.

What you'll bring To succeed as a Reliability Engineer, you'll need:
Strong technical understanding of electromechanical systems, equipment and typical failure modes Experience analysing complex technical data for process improvement or root-cause analysis Ability to translate raw data into meaningful insights for non-technical stakeholders Understanding of physics-of-failure and material/component failure behaviour

Experience with tools such as FMEA, FTA, RCM or HAZOP Passion for continuous improvement, optimisation and data-led engineering Understanding of maintenance strategy development Desirable: HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline Professional membership or working toward IEng/CEng Eligibility for Security Clearance Who you are You're curious, analytical and determined to understand why things fail — and how to stop it happening again.

You enjoy digging into data, questioning assumptions and working collaboratively to improve systems and processes. You'll be:
Inquisitive, methodical and persistent Able to balance technical detail with real-world operational needs Comfortable engaging with cross-functional teams Influential, with the ability to communicate complex insights clearly A natural problem-solver who enjoys improving how assets perform Why apply? Work with highly experienced engineers in a unique and diverse infrastructure environment Play a strategic role in reducing downtime and improving critical asset performance Shape data-driven maintenance strategies and reliability practices Enjoy development opportunities, autonomy and meaningful work If you're a Reliability Engineer who thrives on analysis, innovation and continuous improvement, this is a standout opportunity.

Ready to take the next step? If you're an experienced Reliability Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today — or contact me directly for a confidential chat. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.