Network Rail
About Us
We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain’s best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do! Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day, and we’re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing. We’re passionate about great service, and we ask ourselves, what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do? With this in mind, we pull together as one industry because we care about people and teamwork is key.
About the Role
We’re looking for an Assistant Signal Sighting Engineer to support the management of SPAD (Signal Passed at Danger) mitigation and signal sighting activities across your allocated area. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical expertise while playing a key role in improving railway safety and performance. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, supporting investigations, inspections, and innovation in signal sighting.
In this role, you’ll:
- Support the technical investigation of Category A SPADs, helping to convene signal sighting committees, analyse data, and produce reports and recommendations.
- Assist in specifying and delivering work related to signal sighting and SPAD mitigation, contributing to Network Rail’s safety goals.
- Help coordinate and support signal sighting committee meetings for major/minor works, CIRAS reports, and TOC/FOC feedback.
- Plan and carry out signal sighting inspections and assessments, ensuring compliance with Railway Group and company standards.
- Review standards, identify required changes, and highlight areas of non-compliance or improvement.
- Produce and check signal sighting documentation and records, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Monitor compliance with competence standards, particularly across projects and minor works activities.
- Provide technical support and guidance on signal sighting matters.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in signal sighting practices.
Your Experience and Skills
Essential
- ONC or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
- Significant relevant experience.
- Holder of Sentinel Signal Sighting Competency Committee Chair.
Desirable
- Incorporated Engineer.
- Signalling Maintenance Testing Handbook qualification.
How to Apply
Internal – Band & Salary: circa £46,000
Vacancy type: Perm / FT
Location: Basingstoke
Closing date: 18th June 2026
Our Benefits
We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions. We offer excellent benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave 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.
- Carer’s leave to support those who matter.
- Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to Work plus more.
- We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments.
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Diversity and Inclusion
We’re proud to champion a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Some of our roles require face-to-face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
