Network Rail
Building Surveyor
Location: Watford, GB
Department Name: AY Project Manager OPI South (857904) G2
About Network Rail
Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7, 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be, and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway. We’re proud to be named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running.
West Coast South: Keeping Britain Moving. Stretching from Crewe to London Euston, West Coast South is part of Europe’s busiest mixed-use railway, moving millions of passengers and 10% of the UK’s freight each year. With over 1,000 miles of track and 64 stations, it’s a vital link between major cities and local communities. As part of the North West & Central region, we serve 1.3 million passengers daily and move 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, covering a quarter of the national network. We’re focused on delivering safe, reliable journeys and building a better railway, while championing diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We also support flexible and hybrid working – if it works, we’ll make it happen.
Brief Description
The purpose of this role is to undertake annual property inspections and report on the condition of Network Rail building assets, including stations, depots, and lineside buildings, to the Route Asset Manager. This is to enable the development of a robust asset management strategy and ongoing maintenance and renewal plans in line with safety priorities and budget allocation.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to join an exciting, diverse business sector, learning new skills and developing existing ones, our Operational Property Inspection team is the place for you. Network Rail is one of the largest land and property owners in the country and is responsible for the maintenance of over 3,000 buildings within the NW&C territory alone.
This role will be based within the North West and Central region, specifically West Coast South and Central Routes, covering London through to Birmingham/Stoke areas.
About the role
This role is responsible for delivering a broad range of professional property services across a diverse client portfolio, including acquisitions, leases, lettings, disposals, compensation claims, and temporary land use. You will manage complex property transactions and programmes to agreed budgets, ensuring the portfolio is managed efficiently and aligned to business priorities.
A key focus will be on maximising value through cost savings, income generation, and effective asset management, while providing clear, professional advice on property matters. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand client requirements and deliver practical, commercially focused property solutions. Acting as a trusted technical lead, you will provide expert guidance across a wide range of property issues and manage relationships with external agents, consultants, and solicitors to secure optimal commercial outcomes. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills will be essential to consistently deliver a high-quality service and exceed service expectations.
In addition, you will support the delivery of the wider Property Services strategy by identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation, and best practice. You will play an active role in developing sustainable property solutions that support a safe working environment and critical operations, while also identifying opportunities to enhance the contribution of property to the wider business through capital growth, income generation, and long-term value creation.
Requirements
- Educated to HNC / HND level or equivalent in Building Studies
- Experience in surveying asset property portfolios
- Computer-literate, including knowledge of Microsoft programmes including Word and Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Full Driving Licence
Desirable (but not crucial)
- STE05 Qualification
- Understanding of track safety and railway possessions regime
- Experience of surveying property within the public sector transport environment or similar
- Experience in property asset management & data collection systems (Atrium/OPAS and SDE)
- Educated to Degree level
- Knowledge/use of AutoCAD
- Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent (CIOB)
- Land surveying/Total Stations/3D Modelling
- Effective time management
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: Circa £34,000
- Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
- 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
- 75% discount on leisure travel (discretionary)
- A choice of contributory pension schemes
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework; any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Closing date
8th May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Click ‘apply now’ to apply.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision. We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.
