Senior Engineer [Asbestos]

Network Rail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail Scotland is seeking a Senior Engineer [Asbestos] to lead asbestos management across Scotland's operational assets, reporting to the DEAM and ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. You will provide expert technical advice, support risk management, and work with asset managers to drive improvements in safety and asset management across the region.

The role offers a chance to influence strategic decisions and help shape asbestos management within one of the UK's key

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of asbestos legislation and management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in asset management and risk assurance.
• Proactive and solution-focused in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Act as regional single point of contact for asbestos management.
• Update ORAMP and related communication materials.
• Deliver workshops to embed the asbestos management plan.
• Coordinate annual asbestos re-surveys and remediation works.
• Perform Level 1 assurance of DEAM asbestos management activities.
• Perform Level 2 assurance of Maintenance, Works Delivery and Capital Delivery.
• Maintain regional asbestos KPIs and reporting.
• Liaise with Maintenance Delivery Units to improve processes.
• Participate in national asbestos management groups.

Skills

Asbestos management

Stakeholder influence

Safety & compliance

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

Chartered status (desirable)

Tools

Excel

Data analysis

Job description

At Network Rail, we're the publicly owned operator of Britain's rail infrastructure.

We're trusted custodians of one of our nation's most critical public assets: Scotland's Railway.

We keep Scotland moving - connecting people and places, supporting businesses, public services and communities - driving economic, social and environmental success.

Our work spans almost 20% of the UK network and between 2024 and 2029, we're investing £4.8 billion to enhance our stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock.

Working together with train operators, our investment will mean a more reliable, climate resilient railway; a better customer experience; and greener, more sustainable travel that links cities, towns, urban and rural communities with each other and with the wider UK.

But it's our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you'll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.

About the role

The Engineering & Asset Management function of Scotland's Railway plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-performing railway for the people and communities we serve. Through effective asset stewardship, technical excellence, and collaborative working, we help ensure that Scotland's railway infrastructure continues to operate safely, sustainably, and efficiently.

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Senior Engineer [Asbestos] to join our Assurance team within the Engineering & Asset Management function. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic asset management, provide specialist technical leadership, and play a key role in protecting the safety of our workforce, passengers, and the public.

As the Senior Engineer [Asbestos], you act as the single point of contact for asbestos management across Scotland's operational assets. Acting on behalf of the Director of Engineering & Asset Management (DEAM) (the asbestos Duty holder for Scotland's operational assets), you will be responsible for co-ordinating asbestos management activities, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and industry best practice.

You will provide expert technical advice, guidance, and assurance on asbestos-related matters, supporting informed decision-making and effective risk management across the organisation. Working closely with asset managers in the Engineering & Asset Management function, you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across Scotland's Railway to drive continuous improvement, promote asbestos awareness, and strengthen the region's approach to safe and effective asset management.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference, influencing strategic decisions and helping to shape the future of asbestos management across one of the UK's most important transport networks.

Salary: The salary for this position starts at £55,596 and rises to £67,183.

Closing date: Midnight of 3rd November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency-based interview. If any additional stages or testing/assessments are to take place, you will be notified of these.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

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

Your experience and skills

Key skills needed for this role are: -

• Strong technical knowledge and experience of asbestos management and associated legislation.
• The ability to provide expert advice and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for driving improvements in safety and compliance.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to managing risk and assurance activities.

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

• Act as regional single point of contact for asbestos management
• Update Operational Regional Asbestos Management Plan (ORAMP) and supporting documentation/communication materials
• Deliver workshops and familiarisation sessions to embed the understanding of the asbestos management plan and support its consistent implementation across the region
• Coordinate and manage annual asbestos management re-surveys and emerging remediation works
• Perform Level 1 assurance of DEAM asbestos management activities
• Perform Level 2 assurance of Maintenance, Works Delivery and Capital Delivery
• Maintain regional asbestos Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting
• Liaise with Maintenance Delivery Units (DUs) to improve processes.
• Participate in national asbestos management working groups

Key Accountabilities

• Provide expert advice input and support associated with the provision of services for our customers and suppliers.
• Provide expert advice, support and input to technical accident and incident investigations.
• Support the setting of policy and standards, operational processes and systems.Manage the design and delivery of programmes for the development of technical capability required within Network Rail, including the competence framework and effective training materials.
• Provide the technical input to the development of the standards, specifications, means of compliance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Asset Management, including system risks. Support analysis and risk assessment, including assessment of applications for derogations and non-compliance.
• Discharge Network Rail's CDM (Construction (Design and Management)) related duties as required by company process.
• Support the development of strategy, technology and assets across functions and with industry partners. Liaise with product manufacturers, including external stakeholder e.g. Train Operating Company (TOC), and provide input into the acceptance processes.
• Proactively research and respond to changes in the internal and external requirements and practice which impact upon policy and standards.
• Identify opportunities for technical and business process improvement and innovation, developing business cases and Investment Papers where required.
• Act as Delivery Manager for delivery of a specific project or portfolio of projects and deliver projects to time, cost and quality.
• Represent Network Rail externally to the industry and input to European issues as required.

What you will bring to the role: -

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience (Level 6)
• Membership of a relevant technical body
• Broad technical engineering experience
• Project or financial planning and management experience

It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -

• Management or supervisory experience
• Chartered status
• Proven ability in managing commercial, contractual and financial issues
• Knowledge of the railway industry and a understanding of railway infrastructure

You will be expected to have

• Asbestos P Modules or other relevant asbestos training
• Prior industry experience in asbestos management

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Glasgow St Vincent Street, Glasgow

Geographical Area:

Scotland

Closing Date:

03-NOV-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

Scotland Region

Organisation:

AM Head of Analysis Improvement Strategy (541804) G1