Location
London, GBDepartment Name
CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Asset Management (989091) G1About Network Rail
🌟Join our Infrastructure Team at Network Rail High Speed – Senior Asset Engineer (Building & Civils)🌟
Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway (HS1) owned by London St. Pancras Highspeed.
The 109km London St. Pancras Highspeed 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; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet 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, 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: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/
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. Watch our video to find out more!
Brief Description
The role
We have an exciting opportunity within Network Rail High Speed for a Senior Asset Engineer (Building & Civils).
You will provide a comprehensive building & civils asset management and engineering support service to Network Rail High Speed. You will also lead the determination and development of allocated engineering requirements to support renewal, refurbishment and enhancement investment interventions.
Key accountabilities include:
- Contribute to the development of route strategies and the prioritised workbank including the development and maintenance of route 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.
- Lead the development and implementation of the building & civils renewal, refurbishment and enhancement work bank including the specification and acceptance of the renewal requirements criteria for building & civils engineering works, design approval and any specific requirements for acceptance of the equipment into maintenance. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the building & civils asset condition database and the renewals work bank
- 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.
- Lead the provision of building & civils engineering input to enhancement projects such that they are specified and accepted in accordance with company asset policies and standards.
- Represent the Head of High Speed Engineering building & civils including sitting on relevant System Review Panels and delivering analysis of engineering proposals as required.
- Audit that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of allocated building & civils engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built‘ status.
- Lead investigations of incidents as required.
- Provide a comprehensive systems engineering support service across the building & civils 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.
- Provide building & civils systems engineering input to the determination of appropriate engineering maintenance regimes and activity volumes for building & civils assets in accordance with company policies, standards and specifications. Providing necessary assistance to determine compliance with suitability and robustness of maintenance regimes
- Monitor the reliability and performance of building & civils systems related assets across the route and instigate, lead and participate in the implementation of corrective actions to improve as required.
- Provide technical briefings associated with building & civils systems engineering to engineers in delivery units in order that the purpose, as well as the content of standards, specification, etc. is understood.
- Review and make recommendations on derogation and non-compliance applications to building & civils systems engineering related standards.
This is a permanent opportunity, 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 clicking here.
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 Disability Confident Leader 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 person
So, who are we looking for? If you can match all of the essential criteria listed below, then we look forward to receiving your application.
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 building & civils engineering experience, and knowledge of maintenance of building & civils assets
- Holds relevant technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
- An understanding of policy and technical, safety and performance standards relating to building & civils.
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 techniques
How to apply (External)
The important stuff
The role is based at One Stratford Place, London, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
£55,596 - £65,966 (plus inner London allowance of £3,270).
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.
🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🎁 Discounts at some stations with your Network Rail pass
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
❤ Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme - plus more
🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
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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 process
The closing date will be 24 April 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Martin McMahon via email martin.mcmahon2@networkrail.co.uk
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role 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 Sentinel 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.
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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information