Senior Asset Engineer (High Speed)

Job title:

Senior Asset Engineer (High Speed)

Company

Network Rail

Job description

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International and Stratford International.As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘London St Pancras Highspeed Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations – through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.Our Vision – to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience.Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you’re part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!Brief DescriptionThis exciting new role covers our built environment assets, with a focus on the fabric of our stations, depots, and lineside buildings. This includes the iconic London St Pancras International Station, with its impressive Victorian architecture, as a gateway to mainland Europe and as a destination in its own right. As we move into a new Control Period in April the renewals programme is increasing to ensure we can continue to deliver a high-quality experience for our passengers.To achieve this, the successful person will:Provide a comprehensive built environment asset management and engineering support service to Network Rail High Speed. Lead the determination and development of allocated engineering requirements to support renewal, refurbishment and enhancement investment interventions. Lead the production of project requirement specifications and acceptance criteria for engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with company asset policies.Key AccountabilitiesKey Accountabilities1. Contribute to the development of strategies and the prioritised work bank including the development and maintenance of asset management plans. Manage the inclusion of allocated items into appropriate programmes and monitor through to completion, including approval of programme changes. Determine and advise on the implications if work is not undertaken in the recommended time-frame including impact on appropriate asset measures and outputs.2. Lead the development and implementation of the built environment renewal, refurbishment and enhancement work bank including the specification and acceptance of the renewal requirements criteria for engineering works, design approval and any specific requirements for acceptance of the equipment into maintenance. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the asset condition database and the renewals work bank3. Following handover to delivery, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewals requirements are correctly interpreted, that any changes in scope are agreed, the agreed deliverables in the asset management plan are delivered and that the scheme delivers the project remit.4. Lead the provision of built environment engineering input to enhancement projects such that they are specified and accepted in accordance with company asset policies and standards.5. Represent the Head of High Speed Engineering built environment including sitting on relevant System Review Panels and delivering analysis of engineering proposals as required.6. Audit that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of allocated built environment engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built’ status.7. Lead investigations of incidents as required.8. Provide a comprehensive systems engineering support service across the built environment asset base throughout the route and across delivery units as and when required. Monitor and strive to improve the technical competence of engineers associated with E&P systems engineering in the delivery units.9. Provide systems engineering input to the determination of appropriate engineering maintenance regimes and activity volumes for built environment assets in accordance with company policies, standards and specifications. Providing necessary assistance to determine compliance with suitability and robustness of maintenance regimes10. Monitor the reliability and performance of built environment systems related assets across the route and instigate, lead and participate in the implementation of corrective actions to improve as required.11. Provide technical briefings associated with built environment systems engineering to engineers in delivery units in order that the purpose, as well as the content of standards, specification, etc. is understood.12. Review and make recommendations on derogation and non-compliance applications to built environment systems engineering related standards.This is a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we’re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We’re also a employer 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.About the role (External)The personSo, who are we looking for? If you can answer ‘yes’ to the following questions, then we look forward to receiving your application.Do you have:Essential· Chartered Engineer, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of competence· Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent· Membership of relevant professional institution· Substantial built environment engineering experience, and knowledge of maintenance of these assets· Holds relevant technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales· An understanding of policy and technical, safety and performance standards relating to built environment.Desirable· An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques· Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems· Experience in the integration of complex engineering systems· Knowledge of project management techniquesHow to apply (External)The important StuffThe role is based at One Stratford Place however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:Band 3C – £55,596 £63,797 (plus inner London allowance of £3,270)In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:· 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)· Bonus scheme· Healthcare· Excellent choice of pension schemes· 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)· 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family· ‘my benefits’ – our discounted online shopping site· Training, development and employee assistance programme available· Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community· 5 days paid volunteering leaveNetwork Rail Benefits –If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete the form below:If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.Closing date and application processThe closing date will be 9th March 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume. This role is also advertised externally,Drugs and Alcohol StandardAll candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.You can visit 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.

Expected salary

£55596 – 63797 per year

Location

London

Job date

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:03:22 GMT

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