Asset Engineer (Support) [Track]

Network Rail; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 43,588 - 51,719; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Rail season tickets subsidy

Leisure travel discounts

Carer's leave

Healthcare Scheme

GymPass discounts

Cycle to work

Maternity, paternity and adoptionleave

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking an Asset Engineer (Track) to join the Southern Region. This role focuses on keeping the railway safe, reliable and efficient by providing comprehensive Track and Rail engineering support across Wessex.

You will work with route engineers to ensure maintenance follows standards, deliver technical briefings, and contribute to audits while developing the team’s capability and delivering improvements to asset performance.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience in Track engineering, particularly rail management. Knowledge of Ultrasonics, Welding and Lubrication processes and standards.
• An understanding of the maintenance of Track assets.
• Knowledge of the relevant technical, safety and performance standards.
• Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales.
• Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance that Track engineering maintenance regimes are being followed in line with company policies, standards and specifications.
• Support delivery units by providing a Track engineering support service, flexing your support across other areas when needed.
• Deliver and support technical briefings, helping engineers understand not just the what, but the why behind standards and specifications.
• Monitor technical competence, supporting the ongoing development of engineers within your delivery units.
• Review and comment on derogations and non-compliance applications related to Track standards.
• Provide guidance to support engineers in developing business-focused renewals proposals.
• Contribute to audit programmes, providing Track engineering input to strengthen maintenance assurance

Skills

Track engineering

Rail management

Ultrasonics

Welding

Lubrication

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Degree in a relevant subject

Incorporated/Chartered Engineer

Job description

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Employer Network Rail Location Basingstoke ROC, Basingstoke, South East England Salary £43,588 - £51,719 Closing date 28 Aug 2026

View more categories View less categories Sector Engineering Role Professional Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Who We Are

Join the Southern Region where your work truly matters.

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day.

This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail.

From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

About the role

We're looking for an Asset Engineer (Track) to join our team, playing a vital role in keeping our railway safe, reliable and efficient for everyone who uses it.

In this role, you'll provide a comprehensive Track and Rail engineering support service across Wessex, helping ensure our assets are maintained to the highest standards and continuously improving how we do things.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your expertise, influence engineering decisions, and make a real impact on the performance of the network.

What you'll be doing

You’ll work closely with engineers across the route, supporting them to operate safely, effectively and in line with best practice. You will:

• Provide assurance that Track engineering maintenance regimes are being followed in line with company policies, standards and specifications
• Support delivery units by providing a Track engineering support service, flexing your support across other areas when needed
• Deliver and support technical briefings, helping engineers understand not just the what , but the why behind standards and specifications
• Monitor technical competence, supporting the ongoing development of engineers within your delivery units
• Review and comment on derogations and non-compliance applications related to Track standards
• Provide guidance to support engineers in developing business-focused renewals proposals
• Contribute to audit programmes, providing Track engineering input to strengthen maintenance assurance

Your experience and skills

Essential

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution
• Experience in Track engineering, particularly rail management. Knowledge of Ultrasonics, Welding and Lubrication processes and standards.
• An understanding of the maintenance of Track assets
• Knowledge of the relevant technical, safety and performance standards
• Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
• Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant subject
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
• Understanding and experience of railway infrastructure maintenance
• Experience of undertaking engineering assurance activities, including competence assessment

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave with the option to buy/sell days.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
• Up to 75% off leisure travel.
• Carer's leave to support those who matter.
• Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

We're proud to champion a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To explore our ED&I commitments, https://www.networkrail.co.uk/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion/ .

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

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