Utilities Specialist

Network Rail; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28-day annual leave

Pension schemes

Rail travel discounts

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking someone to support utilities processes, asset knowledge, and cost-control across multiple teams. You will advise on procedures to monitor supplies and sustain network operations.

The role requires track safety competence and the ability to analyse data from various sources, with an emphasis on cost recovery and reporting accuracy. A strong IT background is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold Track Safety competence relevant to their role (PTS, IWA, Level C where applicable).
• Educated to HNC/HND or equivalent; practical work experience accepted.
• Ability to extract information from multiple sources and report findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise the business on utilities processes to monitor supplies and reduce costs.
• Maintain asset knowledge in utilities database for wider stakeholder updates.
• Investigate billing and supply issues and propose solutions to maintain continuity.
• Negotiate consumption charges and recover costs fairly from third parties.

Skills

Track safety competence

IT skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Data reporting

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

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

Salary- £30,119

Closing Date- 20th October 2026

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
• 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

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

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Your Experience And Skills

Key Accountabilities-

• Advise and inform the business (e.g. Project, Route, Workplace Management, Bureau Team, STE) on utilities processes in accordance with company procedures to monitor supplies effectively and minimise utilities costs and carbon.
• Maintain accurate asset knowledge in the utilities database to keep the wider businesses informed.
• Investigate billing and supply issues and advise on solution to maintain continuity of supply for operation of the network and minimise costs.
• Establish consumption and negotiate on-charging and off-charging fiscal liabilities for TOCs, FOCs and other third parties so that costs are recovered fairly and risks are minimised.

Essential

• Ability to complete track safety competence where relevant including:
  • Personal Track Safety (PTS)
  • Individual Working Alone (IWA) and
  • Level C: Access & Egress Traction and/or non-traction locations
• Educated to HNC/HND or equivalent relevant work experience
• Good general IT skills
• Good communication and analytical skills, with proven ability to present information effectively and appropriately
• Experience of extracting information and reporting from multiple sources, including databases

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent