Rail Track Asset Tech Lead | Data-Driven & Strategic

Getlink; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Getlink is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to provide engineering expertise and strategic asset management support across our track infrastructure assets in the UK. You will lead engineering analysis, interpret asset performance data, and support maintenance, renewal programmes and future investment planning for UK and France operations.

You will work closely with Engineering teams, Project Managers and System Specialists to provide technical leadership that ensures safe, reliable and

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering (railway preferred).
• Demonstrable experience within a railway engineering environment.
• Strong asset management and engineering analysis capability, including interpretation of technical and performance data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing reports and presenting technical information to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental standards/regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management activities, analysing engineering and condition-monitoring data to support maintenance, renewal, and investment decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise to support departmental objectives and long-term asset strategies.
• Maintain oversight of asset performance, reliability, safety, and lifecycle management.
• Act as the primary technical contact for Project Managers, coordinating responses to engineering queries and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and asset condition assessments to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance practices through data-led analysis and collaboration with technical specialists.
• Support contract specification, contractor selection, and technical assurance of externally delivered services.
• Promote technical excellence by mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and supporting competency development across the team.
• Provide technical support during major incidents, investigations, operational challenges, and infrastructure projects.
• Participate in the management on-call rota and deputise for the Track Manager when required.

Skills

Asset management

Engineering analysis

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Getlink is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to provide engineering expertise and strategic asset management support across our track infrastructure assets in the UK. You will lead engineering analysis, interpret asset performance data, and support maintenance, renewal programmes and future investment planning for UK and France operations.

You will work closely with Engineering teams, Project Managers and System Specialists to provide technical leadership that ensures safe, reliable and