Asset Engineer [Structures]

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We recognise the importance of flexibility, wellbeing and work-life balance, and we're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you have every opportunity to succeed.

If you're looking for a role where your skills can make a lasting impact and help shape the future of Britain's railway, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Engineer (Structures) to join our Building & Civils Asset Management team.

In this key role, you will apply asset management principles to some of the railway's most important structures, ensuring they remain safe, reliable and fit for the future. You'll lead the management of inspections, examinations, assessments and monitoring activities, using engineering expertise and data-driven insights to inform investment decisions and asset strategies.

Working closely with colleagues across Network Rail and external stakeholders, you'll provide specialist engineering advice, support project development and help deliver sustainable asset management solutions that contribute to the long-term performance of the railway.

At Network Rail, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to reach their full potential, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Key Accountabilities

• Schedule examinations, inspections, monitoring and assessment of structures assets and evaluate associated reports in accordance with functional policy, systems and standards. Implement mitigation measures where proposed management actions are deferred.
• Specify and prioritise actions to address defects, comments and other issues raised in reports, in accordance with standards and functional policy, for inclusion in work plans. Oversee development, implementation and handover of prioritised work items.
• Undertake engineering analysis and risk assessments of assets or asset components to support asset management processes, scheme development, business cases and whole-life cost analysis.
• Monitor and evaluate asset condition, capability trends and failure precursors to inform inspection, maintenance, strengthening, risk mitigation and renewal plans.
• Support the specification and development of enhancement schemes and manage interfaces with network capability programmes.
• Liaise with the central structures team to develop and share best practice and contribute to the development of functional policy and standards.
• Determine mitigation actions required to reduce the impact of adverse weather on structures asset performance.
• Maintain structures asset data and information within company systems and processes.
• Support the review and development of national standards relating to Structures Asset Management.
• Support the development of Building & Civils strategic plans and contribute to regulatory and business planning activities.
• Provide engineering support and participate in investigations relating to structures incidents.
• Review proposals from other disciplines and external organisations to identify potential impacts, synergies or conflicts affecting structures assets and programmes.
• Support the review and approval process for abnormal vehicular and rail loads.
• Control the technical development of projects, ensuring renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and agreed with the Route Asset Manager. Assist with Approval in Principle and acceptance of detailed design certification.

Closing date 22 July 2026. Salary Band 4C £43,588-£53,167.

How to apply External

• Generous annual leave , plus statutory days, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Defined benefit pension scheme , providing long term financial security
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Travel benefits , including:
  • Up to 75% subsidised rail and underground season tickets
  • Up to 75% discount on leisure rail travel
  • Interest free loans for season tickets and station car parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family policies
• Carer's leave , recognising caring responsibilities outside of work

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Closing date : 22 July 2026 - Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

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Depending on the role, candidates that are made a conditional offer, may be a required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your offer will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results will be securely held on Sentinel database and a five-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

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Your experience and skills

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative engineering professional with strong structures or civil engineering experience. You'll be able to analyse complex engineering issues, apply sound judgement and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable asset management outcomes.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Substantial relevant experience in structures or civil engineering
• A sound knowledge of structures engineering policies and standards
• Knowledge of Structures Assessment
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution

Desirable Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject
• Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer
• Member of a relevant professional institution

Why Network Rail?

Every day, our railway connects people, communities and businesses across Britain. The work you do as an Asset Engineer (Structures) will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, reliability and resilience of the railway infrastructure that millions rely on.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone belongs. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, we'll be happy to help.

Join Network Rail and help shape a safer, more sustainable and better-connected railway for the future.

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Salary

£43,588 - £53,167

Location

Basingstoke ROC, Basingstoke

Closing Date

22-JUL-2026

Job Category

Engineering and Asset Management

Function

Southern Region

Organisation

CZ RAM Civils Kent (570815) G1

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