Structures Asset Engineer – Hybrid, Renewal Focus

Women in Rail; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Carer’s leave

Rail season ticket subsidies

Job summary

Network Rail in London is seeking an experienced Asset Engineer Structures (R&E) to shape renewal and enhancement programmes for structures assets in the Southern Region. Based at London Blackfriars, you will determine renewal requirements, develop schemes, and ensure work complies with Network Rail standards and quality requirements.

The role involves producing specifications, setting acceptance criteria, and delivering projects with safety as a core priority.

Qualifications

• Must have HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Significant experience in structures or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of structures assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the Structures engineering workbank.
• Undertake engineering analysis and risk assessments to support asset management decisions and scheme development.
• Support the production and prioritisation of route business plans.
• Develop renewal and enhancement schemes before handover to delivery teams.
• Provide technical support throughout project development and implementation.
• Produce clear project remits and assess completed schemes against project requirements.
• Specify acceptance criteria for design approvals, equipment acceptance and maintenance handback.
• Collaborate with colleagues across asset and project teams to optimise engineering activity and address technical issues.
• Ensure accurate asset records and modification histories are maintained.
• Undertake condition inspections to inform future renewals planning.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Structural assessment

Safety risk assessment

Engineering standards knowledge

Risk assessment techniques

Professional membership

Degree in engineering

Education

HNC/HND in Civil or Structural Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Membership of a professional institution

Job description

Network Rail in London is seeking an experienced Asset Engineer Structures (R&E) to shape renewal and enhancement programmes for structures assets in the Southern Region. Based at London Blackfriars, you will determine renewal requirements, develop schemes, and ensure work complies with Network Rail standards and quality requirements.

The role involves producing specifications, setting acceptance criteria, and delivering projects with safety as a core priority.