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Asset Engineer (R&E) [Signalling]- York George Stephenson House
Sector: Engineering
Role: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter.
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
Determine renewal requirements and develop allocated [Discipline] engineering renewal and enhancement requirements. Produce specifications and acceptance criteria for [Discipline] engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with company engineering policies.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
1. Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the [Discipline] engineering workbank. Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.
2. Develop allocated renewal and enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail's goals prior to handover to delivery. Following handover, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and any changes agreed. Check that completed schemes are appropriately assessed to determine they meet the project remit.
3. Specify acceptance criteria for [Discipline] engineering works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate. Audit acceptance processes are being discharged appropriately.
4. Work with members of the other asset management teams to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and identify critical technical problems.
5. Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.
6. Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of [Discipline] engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current as built status.
7. Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required.
8. Carry out Engineering verification activities in support of the national programme.
9. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the [Discipline] asset condition database and the renewals work bank.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Essential:
HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution
Significant [Discipline] engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
Knowledge of policy and standards relating to [Discipline] engineering
Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
Desirable:
Degree in a relevant subject
Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems
Knowledge of project management techniques
Company
Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.
From our commitments to your development, our range of benefits and our approach to Diversity & Inclusion, we believe there are many reasons to join the team at Network Rail.
We’re proactive in empowering employees with the knowledge to help them progress. We encourage all our employees to be ambitious, and offer great training and career development opportunities. As the railway becomes bigger and more technologically advanced, it’s crucial that our employees have the right skills to develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead.
We believe that investing in our people is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railway.
We also know that it’s vital to get each individual’s training programme just right. As well as helping us to meet our immediate needs, we believe this is an approach that encourages people to stay with us and develop their careers.
Your health, wellbeing and benefits
We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and believe, that should come first.
We provide access to support services such as our employee assistance program to help you with finances, family, health and wellbeing. In addition to this, we offer excellent benefits, are sensitive to work-life balance and encourage our employees to use their 5 volunteer days for their favourite causes.
We have a range of benefits including:
* 28 days annual leave entitlement.
* My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
* A range of discounted offers including childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
* Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
* A range of pension schemes.
* 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.
What Diversity and Inclusion means to us
‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.
Our aspiration is that the behaviours and actions that support diversity and inclusion will come from the conviction of everyone here at Network Rail – making diversity and inclusion a conscious part of how we run our business throughout Britain.
Disability Confident Leader
Network Rail is an accredited Disability Confident Leader. This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.
Find out more about our recruitment process here.
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