Senior Asset Engineer (Support) [Signalling]

NETWORK RAIL; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Asset Engineer (Support) [Signalling] to lead renewals, refurbishment and enhancement workbanks. You will define requirements, oversee specifications, and ensure projects meet asset policy standards.

You will collaborate with delivery teams, manage programme integration, monitor progress and contribute to assurance, investigations and national standards development.

Qualifications

• Incorporated Engineer
• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant professional institution
• Substantial Signalling engineering experience, renewals & enhancements
• Holds relevant professional licences & qualifications, or able to obtain
• Understanding of signalling policy, safety, and performance standards
• UK driving licence or willing to obtain
• Knowledge of safety management systems and risk assessment
• Knowledge of investment processes and computer systems
• Experience integrating complex engineering systems
• Knowledge of project management techniques

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the route's signalling renewals, refurbishment and enhancements.
• Define requirements, oversee specifications and acceptance criteria for signalling works.
• Manage programme integration, monitor progress and ensure changes align to asset plans.
• Support engineering assurance, verification and incident investigations.
• Maintain asset data and configuration records; contribute to national standards.
• Undertake condition assessments to drive informed investment decisions and improvements.

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

We're offering an exciting opportunity to step into a role that plays a pivotal part in our operational success. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Asset Engineer (Support) [Signalling] to join our Maintenance Team.

As a Senior Asset Engineer (R&E) [Signalling] you'll Lead the determination and development of allocated [Signalling] engineering requirements to support renewal, refurbishment and enhancement investment interventions. Lead the production of project requirement specifications and acceptance criteria for [Signalling] engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with company asset policies.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of the route's signalling renewals, refurbishment and enhancement workbank, contributing to strategy, prioritisation and long-term asset planning. You will define requirements, oversee specification and acceptance of works, and provide expert engineering input to ensure projects are delivered in line with asset policies, standards and performance objectives.

Working closely with delivery teams, you will manage programme integration, monitor progress through to completion, and ensure changes are controlled and aligned to asset management plans. You will also support engineering assurance, verification and incident investigations, maintain robust asset data and configuration records, contribute to national standards development, and undertake condition assessments to drive informed investment decisions and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need

• Incorporated Engineer
• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
• Membership of relevant professional institution
• Substantial [Signalling] engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
• Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
• An understanding of policy and technical, safety and performance standards relating to signal engineering
• Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
• Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems
• Experience in the integration of complex engineering systems
• Knowledge of project management techniques

What's in it for you

• 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

This vacancy is Band 3C, salary £55,596-£65,966 per annum

Closing date: 01 September 2026 Late applications will not be accepted.

For more information about the vacancy please contact Lee Jones at [e-mail]

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

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