Senior Track Asset Engineer: Lead Safety & Reliability

Network Rail

Basingstoke

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Senior Asset Engineer to provide senior technical leadership and strategic asset management for the Track discipline. You will support the Head of Asset (Track) and translate asset condition, risk and whole-life cost into prioritised maintenance plans.

You will coach engineers, lead reviews and drive continuous improvement across Route Asset Management, collaborating with Track Maintenance, Infrastructure, and Projects to ensure evidence-based engineering decisions and

Qualifications

Incorporated Engineer
Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
Membership of a relevant professional institution
Detailed understanding of the maintenance of Track assets
Knowledge of relevant technical, safety and performance standards
Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
Holds a valid UK driving licence, or willing to obtain
Chartered engineer
Understanding and experience of railway infrastructure maintenance
Experience of undertaking engineering assurance activities

Responsibilities

Provide Track systems engineering input to determine appropriate maintenance regimes and activity volumes.
Provide a comprehensive systems engineering support service across Track asset base and regions, improving technical competence.
Deliver technical briefings to engineers to ensure understanding of standards and specifications.
Review derogation and non-compliance applications to Track systems engineering standards.
Monitor improvements to Track systems from delivery units and provide feedback.
Carry out asset condition inspections informing the Track asset database and renewals work bank.
Advise on prioritized Track systems renewal proposals for delivery units.
Lead Track engineering where required in assurance processes and verifications.
Monitor reliability and performance of Track systems assets and drive corrective actions.
Contribute to route asset management plans and incident investigations.
Contribute to revised standards and policies for Track assets.
Assist in review/acceptance of engineering project designs as required