Assistant Asset Engineer

Job title:

Assistant Asset Engineer

Company

Network Rail

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We’re an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we’re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!At Network rail you will also have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications.In joining Network Rail, you’re not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain’s best employers.Network Rail Benefits – In addition to the above, you can enjoy a fantastic range of employee benefits, such as:· 28 days annual leave + bank holidays· 75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family· 75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)· A range of pension options· Annual Performance Related Pay package· Flexible and agile working arrangements· Healthcare package· Discounts on shopping· Discounted Gym memberships and much more.For the full range of our fantastic benefits clickBrief DescriptionAs an Assistant Asset Engineer in the Assessment team the post will be suited to a Civil/Structural Engineer with some post academic experience looking to embark on a career in Network Rail managing a portfolio of approximately 6300 assessable assets in the Eastern Region.The role is to support the Assessment team in managing the capability of various structures and buildings within the assessment process carrying out various duties including, generating work banks, reviewing assessments, undertaking risk assessments and scoping work items and follow up actions.About the role (External)Key Accountabilities –1. Support the application of the asset management processes in accordance with functional policy to achieve financial and output targets.2. Schedule examinations, inspections, monitoring and assessment of assets and the evaluation of the reports in accordance with functional policy, systems and standards. Implement mitigation measures where proposed management actions are deferred.3. Specify and prioritise actions to address defects, comments and other issues raised in the reports, in accordance with standards and functional policy, for inclusion in work plans. Oversee the development, implementation and handover of prioritised work items to enable required outputs to be realised. Produce route specific and asset type management regimes, and progress mitigations if items are deferred.4. Undertake engineering analysis and risk assessments of assets or asset components to support the asset management process and scheme development, including business cases and whole life cost analysis.5. Monitor and evaluate asset condition and capability trend data, and failure precursors to inform examination, maintenance, strengthening, risk mitigation and renewal plans to efficiently achieve corporate objectives.6. Provide support to the specification and development of enhancement schemes and manage the interface with network capability programmes.7. Determine mitigation actions necessary to reduce the impact of adverse weather on the performance of the assets.8. Maintain asset data and information within the company systems and processes.9. Provide engineering support and participate in investigations of incidents.10. Assist with the review proposals from other disciplines or external organisations that could impact on the region / route assets and/or programmes of work to identify potential synergies or conflicts.11. Monitor the technical development of projects, ascertaining that renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and any changes are agreed. Assist with the approval in principle of designs and support acceptance of detailed design certification.Essential· HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant Civil/Structural Engineering discipline· Significant experience in relevant Civil/Structural engineering disciplineDesirable· Incorporated Engineer· Knowledge of relevant engineering policies and standards· Knowledge of structural assessment of bridges and structures· Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering· An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniquesHow to apply (External)Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.We are a employer! We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.We are here to support you through every step of the recruitment process and to enable you to perform to the best of your ability. If you require any adjustments or modifications please contact Mark Holt (Resourcing Business Partner) at mark.holt@networkrail.co.uk. You can also visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available.We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.Network Rail Benefits –Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. . Please ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role.”Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your to safety and awareness of our .Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leaveSalary: Circa £27,000 per annum.*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets****Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****Closing date 30th April 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

Expected salary

£27000 per year

Location

York

Job date

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:04:23 GMT

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