Asset Engineer (R&E)

NETWORK RAIL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension options

Discounted travel for you & family

Private Healthcare

Volunteer/ carers leave

Rail travel subsidies

Gym access

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Geotechnical R&E Engineer for the Anglia route to advance renewal schemes on earthwork assets (Embankments, Soil Cuttings, Rock Cuttings). You will influence CAPEX planning, draft specifications, and work with delivery teams to meet safety, scope and budget targets.

You will contribute to asset data quality, participate in investigations, and support national program verification, while promoting safety and effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Significant Geotechnical experience, particularly renewals/enhancements.
• Knowledge of policy and standards in Geotechnical engineering.
• Holds UK driving licence or able to obtain one.
• Willingness to pursue professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for Geotechnical workbank.
• Develop renewal/enhancement schemes and handover to delivery.
• Specify acceptance criteria for Geotechnical works.
• Coordinate with asset management teams to optimise activity.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Renewals

Safety awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Project documentation

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

Degree in a relevant subject

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer

Job description

Who We Are

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.

About the role

The R&E (Renewals and Enhancements) team sits under the DEAM organisation in Eastern Region. The R&E team is responsible for major schemes and renewal projects on assets within the B&C portfolio, As a Geotechnical R&E engineer, your role would primarily be focused on progressing renewal schemes for the three earthwork assets - Embankments, Soil Cuttings and Rock Cuttings. The R&E team support the asset maintainers and delivery units in prioritising renewals, briefing financial and department leads, and providing technical expertise to ensure schemes are delivered safely, smoothly and within budget. This role is for Anglia route only.

In the Asset Engineer (R&E) role, you will determine renewal requirements to support the ongoing management of Geotechnical assets through proactive engineering renewal and enhancement project delivery. Plan and Sponsor the CAPEX workbank in line with asset policy, operational requirements and stakeholder needs. Produce specifications and acceptance criteria for Geotechnical engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with company engineering policies. Support prioritisation of the portfolio based on asset risks and needs, balanced against available funding.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the Geotechnical engineering workbank. Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.
2. Develop allocated renewal and enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail's goals prior to handover to delivery. Following handover, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and any changes agreed. Check that completed schemes are appropriately assessed to determine they meet the project remit.
3. Specify acceptance criteria for Geotechnical engineering works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate. Audit acceptance processes are being discharged appropriately.
4. Work with members of the other asset management teams to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and identify critical technical problems.
5. Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.
6. Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of Geotechnical engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current 'as built' status.
7. Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required.
8. Carry out Engineering verification activities in support of the national programme.
9. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the Geotechnical asset condition database and the renewals work bank.

Essential Criteria:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution
• Significant Geotechnical engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
• Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
• Knowledge of policy and standards relating to Geotechnical engineering
• Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain

Desirable Criteria:

• Degree in a relevant subject
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
• Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems
• Knowledge of project management techniques
• Proficient in data management
• Extensive experience working with stakeholders and delivery partners

Please note:

Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment.

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 other irrelevant factor.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer! We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and to enable you to perform to the best of your ability. If you require any adjustments or modifications please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at [e-mail]. You can also visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.

We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.

Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Please ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role.

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. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave

Salary: £43,588 to £53,167 per annum (plus an Inner London allowance of £3,270 per annum).

Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.

Closing date: 31st August 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

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
• Private Healthcare
• 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.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. For more information

Your experience and skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Confident presentation skills with the ability to influence business decisions.
• Experience in managing Geotechnical capital infrastructure projects.
• Experience in the specification of Geotechnical works.
• Understanding and experience in practicing CDM.