Senior Rail Fleet Engineer – Asset Optimisation (Hybrid)

Network Rail; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Rail travel subsidies

Pension options

Flexible working

Gym memberships

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Supply Chain Operations (SCO) team in a role focused on fleet maintenance, repair, renewal and construction. The post requires strong engineering acumen, safety discipline and an ability to influence contract outcomes across multiple projects.

You will work within Route Services to ensure fleet assets meet safety and performance standards, supporting engineers and managers across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Substantial engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and risk assessment.
• Degree at Level 6 or equivalent; Incorporated/ Chartered status desirable.
• Railway industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist input to sourcing and delivery of maintenance, repair, modification and overhaul of fleet assets to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and can safely deliver customer requirements.
• Provide specialist input to the production of engineering specifications and contract negotiations for maintenance, modification, renewal and construction of fleet assets to meet customer's emerging business needs.
• Identify potential modifications to the fleet assets to improve performance, capability, efficiency and service delivery. Manage the development of business cases and all engineering deliverables necessary to demonstrate compliance with commercial and engineering policy.
• Develop and implement engineering management systems which are compliant with relevant legislation, company and industry standards.
• Provide technical input to contract management, monitor KPIs and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain positive relations with customers, suppliers, and between key internal departments.
• Identify and manage the resolution of engineering issues, prioritisation of tasks and, where necessary, accelerate where they have the potential to impact on service delivery.
• Provide specialist input to the development and implementation of the engineering management strategy for the fleet, including, maintenance, overhaul, improvements, spares and value engineering. Lead audit programs and local investigations as required.
• Maintain own competence and development plan to support fleet engineering management.
• As required by the business, attend incidents, support or provide the lead for operational fleet support.
• Support the development of other engineers within the fleet community by mentoring / coaching

Skills

Engineering experience

Safety management

Project management

Railway industry experience

Education

Degree (Level 6)

Incorporated/Chartered Engineer

Job description

Network Rail is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Supply Chain Operations (SCO) team in a role focused on fleet maintenance, repair, renewal and construction. The post requires strong engineering acumen, safety discipline and an ability to influence contract outcomes across multiple projects.

You will work within Route Services to ensure fleet assets meet safety and performance standards, supporting engineers and managers across the organisation.