Network Rail
Asset Engineer (Support)
Location: York, GB
Department Name: AK NE SIGNALLING RAM (844061) G4
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
Provide a comprehensive engineering support service to Regions, focused on specified delivery units.
About the role
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist in providing assurance as to whether engineering maintenance regimes for specific routes are being followed in accordance with company policies, standards and specifications.
- Support the provision of an engineering support service focused on specified delivery units, but also supporting other delivery units when required.
- Support the provision of technical briefings associated with the discipline to engineers in specified delivery units in order that the purpose, as well as the content of standards, specification, etc. is understood.
- Monitor the technical competence of engineers associated with the discipline in specified delivery units.
- Review and comment on derogation and non-compliance applications to related standards.
- Support the provision of advice and guidance to the delivery unit engineers in the production of business-focused renewals proposals.
- Support the provision of engineering input to the implementation of the maintenance audit programme.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential:
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
- Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.
- Experience in engineering.
- An understanding of the maintenance of assets.
- Knowledge of the relevant technical, safety and performance standards.
- Holds relevant professional licenses and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales.
- Holds valid UK driving license, or eligible and willing to obtain.
Desirable:
- Degree in a relevant subject.
- Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
- Understanding and experience of railway infrastructure maintenance.
- Experience of undertaking engineering assurance activities, including competence assessment.
How to apply
Salary: Band 4C – £43,588 – £51,719
Closing date: 4th May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of our roles require face-to-face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
