Asset Engineer [Structures] - Manchester or Birmingham

Network Rail; Manchester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension schemes

Rail travel discount

Private Healthcare

Gym access

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an Asset Engineer in the structures team for the West Coast North area, based in Manchester or Birmingham. You will apply the structures asset management processes for condition, value and delivery of targets, and oversee inspection of bridges, walls and culverts, providing engineering expertise to the Asset Management team.

You will plan examinations, evaluate reports, and take action when decisions are delayed.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in civil/structural engineering required.
• Substantial experience in structures or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of structures engineering policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee examination and monitoring of structural assets.
• Provide safety-critical engineering decisions as part of asset management.
• Prioritize defects, develop work plans, and oversee maintenance tasks.
• Support development of asset management strategies and standards.

Skills

Civil/Structural knowledge

Structures assessment

Safety management systems

Risk assessment techniques

UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Civil or Structural Eng

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

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

As an Asset Engineer within the structures team, you will apply the structures asset management processes for the West Coast North area, based on condition, value and sustainable delivery of regulatory and corporate targets.

Managing the inspection, examination, assessment and monitoring of bridges, retaining walls and culverts. Provide engineering expertise on structures matters to the Building & Civils Asset Management team and to other functions and departments. Please note the role can be based in Manchester or Birmingham.

You will be responsible for planning and overseeing examination and monitoring of structural assets. You'll ensure reports are evaluated in line with company standards and take action when management decisions are delayed. You will provide safety critical engineering decisions for issues raised during the course of asset management activities, including being the rotated on call engineer.

You'll prioritise and manage responses to defects and issues, develop work plans, and oversee the delivery of key maintenance and improvement tasks. This includes creating asset-specific management strategies and progressing any deferred actions.

Your role will involve conducting engineering evaluations and using data to inform maintenance, renewal, and risk mitigation plans. You'll also support the development of enhancement schemes and collaborate with other teams to align with broader network goals.

You will help shape national standards and internal policies, maintain accurate asset data, and contribute to strategic planning, including input into the FP1 bid process. Additionally, you'll support incident investigations and review proposals that may impact structural assets.

What's In It For You

Salary: Band 4C, starting at £43,588 and increasing to £53,167. For more information about our pay framework refer to your pay.

• 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.

Your Experience And Skills

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• HNC/HND with suitable experience or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering, or;
• Degree in Civil or structural engineering.
• Substantial relevant experience in structures or civil engineering
• A sound knowledge of structures engineering policies and standards
• Knowledge of Structures Assessment
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution
• Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain

We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
• Member of a relevant professional institution.

Please note, there may be the requirement to work on-call and undertake different shift patterns (night shifts / weekends)