Assistant Asset Engineer [Structures]

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Incorporated Engineer status.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering policies and standards.
• Understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.

Salary: Band 5 (£33,000-£36,000)

Closing date: 14 October 2026. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

• Generous annual leave, plus statutory days, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Defined benefit pension scheme, providing long term financial security
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Travel benefits, including:
  • Up to 75% subsidised rail and underground season tickets
  • Up to 75% discount on leisure rail travel
  • Interest free loans for season tickets and station car parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family policies
• Carer's leave, recognising caring responsibilities outside of work

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As an Assistant Asset Engineer [Structures], you will:

• Support the application of asset management processes in line with functional policies to achieve financial and performance targets.
• Schedule examinations, inspections and assessments of assets, ensuring reports are reviewed and appropriate mitigation measures are progressed.
• Specify and prioritise actions arising from defects, inspections and other technical reports for inclusion in work plans.
• Undertake engineering analysis and risk assessments to support asset management activities, business cases and whole-life cost assessments.
• Monitor asset condition, capability trends and failure data to support maintenance, renewal and risk mitigation planning.
• Support the development of enhancement schemes and manage interfaces with network capability programmes.
• Determine mitigation actions required to reduce the impact of adverse weather on asset performance.
• Maintain accurate asset data and information within company systems.
• Provide engineering support and contribute to incident investigations.
• Review proposals from internal and external stakeholders to identify potential risks, conflicts or opportunities.
• Monitor project development and support design approval and certification processes.

At Network Rail, we connect people, communities and businesses across Britain, helping millions of passengers and tonnes of freight move safely, reliably and efficiently every day.

When you join Network Rail, you become part of something bigger than a job. You'll be part of a team that keeps the country moving, supports economic growth and helps build a more sustainable future. Whatever your role, your contribution matters, and the work you do will make a real difference.

We're proud to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves. We know that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we're committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We also understand that life doesn't stop when work starts. That's why we support flexible working where possible and encourage a healthy work-life balance, helping our colleagues thrive both professionally and personally.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you need any adjustments or support at any stage, we'll work with you to provide the assistance you need.

Ready to help shape the future of Britain's railway? We'd love to hear from you.

Depending on the role, candidates that are made a conditional offer, may be a required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your offer will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results will be securely held on Sentinel database and a five-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.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3-year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or another irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.