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Brief Description
We are recruiting for a Distribution High Voltage (HV) Senior Asset Engineer for the Scotland region.
Based out of Glasgow, you will be responsible for the management of the Distribution 25kV traction power assets, including maintenance and renewal activities. You will also be expected to provide Distribution HV engineering expertise to key stakeholders and customers and support the Regional Asset Manager as required.
This is an office-based position, however site visits will be required to assess the assets or monitor the progress of live projects.
About the role (External)
Here are some of the duties your role will include:
1. Provide Distribution systems engineering input to the determination of appropriate engineering maintenance regimes and activity volumes for Distribution assets in accordance with company policies, standards and specifications.
2. Provide a comprehensive systems engineering support service across the Distribution asset base throughout the route and across delivery units as and when required.
3. Monitor and strive to improve the technical competence of engineers associated with Distribution systems engineering in the delivery units.
4. Provide technical briefings associated with Distribution systems engineering to engineers in delivery units.
5. Review and make recommendations on derogation and non-compliance applications to systems engineering related standards.
6. Review and monitor progression of potential improvements to Distribution systems from delivery units; provide feedback to the originators.
7. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the Distribution asset condition database and the renewals work bank.
8. Provide advice and guidance to the delivery unit and other asset engineers in the production of prioritised business focused Distribution systems renewal proposals.
9. Participate in, and lead as directed, Distribution engineering activities in support assurance processes including the maintenance audit programmes and engineering verification.
10. Monitor the reliability and performance of Distribution systems related assets across the route and instigate, lead and participate in the implementation of corrective actions to improve as required.
11. Contribute to the development and maintenance of route asset management plans.
12. Participate in investigations of incidents as required.
13. Contribute to the development of revised standards and policies relating to Distribution assets.
14. Assist in the review and acceptance process for engineering project designs as and when required.
What you will bring to the role:
Essential
* Incorporated Engineer
* Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
* Membership of relevant professional institution
* Substantial electrical engineering experience
* A detailed understanding of the maintenance of electrical assets
* A sound knowledge of the relevant technical, safety and performance standards
* Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
* Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
Desirable
* Chartered engineer
* Understanding and experience of railway infrastructure maintenance
* Experience of undertaking engineering assurance activities, including competence assessment
How to apply (External)
Salary: £55,596 - £63,797
Closing date: Midnight of 29.04.25
Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.
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.
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