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Asset Engineer [Drainage] [North East]- York George Stephenson House

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York

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GBP 44,000

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5 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading company in the rail sector as an Asset Engineer specializing in drainage. This role focuses on enhancing flood resilience for the rail network through effective asset management and engineering interventions. You will investigate drainage issues, develop plans, and collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and improve infrastructure. The position offers a chance to be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Experience in the design, installation or asset management of drainage infrastructure.
Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Undertake investigation into drainage issues to determine root cause and produce scopes of work.
Liaise with internal and external teams to review delivery of drainage work.
Maintain and improve drainage asset records.

Skills

Drainage infrastructure management

Communication

Safety management systems

Risk assessment techniques

Education

HNC/HND in Civil or Structural Engineering

Degree in a relevant subject

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Location

York, GB

Department Name

AK NE DRAINAGE & OFFTRACK (844062) 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. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. 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 Drainage engineering input into the determination of appropriate engineering interventions to increase flood resilience to the rail network in accordance with company policies, standards and specifications. Support the determination and production of appropriate drainage asset management and investment plans

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities

Undertake investigation into drainage related issues, ranging from track flooding to increased maintenance, to determine root cause and produce remits specifying required scopes of work.
Liaise with internal and external delivery teams to review and check on the delivery of determined schemes comprising drainage work banks.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to represent Network Rail Drainage Asset management with regards to drainage related issues such as third party nuisance claims and third party works affecting the flood risk of the rail corridor.
Liaise and meet with Network Rail Off Track Maintenance teams to provide advice on the requirements of drainage maintenance, develop effective maintenance plans and response to flood issues.
Review the findings of drainage condition inspections for compliance with standards and to develop future scopes of works.
Maintain and improve comprehensive and accurate drainage asset records.
Direct the implementation of monitoring systems and undertake review of monitoring data to support operation of the infrastructure in extreme weather.
Liaise with the community relations team to support the resolution of drainage issues impacting on neighbours and third parties.
Support the development of route specific plans including all maintenance and renewal activities and asset strategies, providing the prioritised investment work bank. Support the inclusion of all investment items into appropriate programmes and track through to completion including approval of programme changes.

It is imperative you have…

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent geotechnical qualification.
Experience in the design, installation or asset management of drainage infrastructure
An ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
Awareness of Construction Design and Management Regulations
Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution

It is advantageous if you have…

Degree in a relevant subject
Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer
Understanding and experience of railway infrastructure maintenance
Driving license
Member of a relevant professional institution

How To Apply (External)

Salary: £43,588

Closing date: 24th June 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note- 60% Office or site work required and 40% working at home permitted.

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What does our recruitment process look like?

Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview.

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