Asset Engineer (Geotechnical)

Network Rail

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave
Pension schemes
Rail travel discount
Volunteer leave
Rail/Underground travel subsidy
Gym access
Retail discounts

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee key projects from conception to completion. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure delivery to time and budget, and drive innovation within rail infrastructure.

The role offers hybrid working with site presence at Network Rail locations and requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, and weekends as projects demand. This is a secondment opportunity that could become permanent.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams in engineering.
  • Strong organisational and planning abilities.
  • Demonstrated passion for driving innovation in projects.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee key engineering projects from conception to completion.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage time, budget and quality.
  • Drive improvements and ensure delivery to high standards.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teams
Organisational skills
Innovation drive

Job description

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. 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.

Safe behaviour

is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to oversee and deliver key projects from conception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for driving innovation. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Skills and experience

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

For this role you needto live within 75/90 minutes of The Quadrant in Milton Keynes.

For this role there is a requirement to work shift patterns including evenings, nights and weekends.

Hybrid working: For positions that permit hybrid arrangements, employees are expected to work from a Network Rail location for 60% of their weekly hours, typically 3 days for full time roles, pro-rata for part-time.

This is a secondment opportunity ending on xx/xx/xx. This role has the potential to become permanent.

For further information about the role contact [hiring manager] contact XXX on telephone number xxx, for information about the process please contact [Resourcer] XXX on telephone number xxx.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

  • 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
  • Choice of pension schemes
  • 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
  • Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
  • Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
  • My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

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