Route Engineer at Network Rail in Derby, England, United Kingdom | GBP85,395-101,323 | Kablio

Role

Description

standards development

engineering authority

asset management

inspection scheduling

investment planning

acceptance criteria

Collate any issues of regional / national significance and liaise with the region team to develop and spread consistent best practice. Support the development and review of national standards relating to renewals and enhancements. Collate, review and manage progression of potential improvements to standards; provide feedback through the region engineering team.
Manage the arrangements for technical briefing of engineers in the team in order that the purpose, as well as the content of standards, specification, etc. is understood.
Act as engineering authority for engineering deliverables associated with maintenance, renewal and enhancement activities unless formally delegated to others, and provide a route-based engineering single point of contact for Capital Delivery, Works Delivery and Operations senior management for Structures assets.
Work with other members of the asset management teams to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and resolve critical technical problems.
Maintain records of overall Structures asset condition, key risks, and performance impacts. Develop asset management plans that deliver required asset performance aligned to budget, objectives and network policy, as part of the continuous business planning process
Direct the scheduling of examination, inspection, monitoring and assessment of Structures assets and the evaluation of the reports, and the production of route specific and asset type management regimes. Direct the implementation of mitigation measures when proposed asset management actions are deferred.
Review, and approve as appropriate, derogations and non-compliances to standards in compliance with the delegated authority framework. Manage the response to applications outside of own delegated authority.
Lead the development of route specific plans, including all maintenance, renewal and investment activity and lead the development and management of the associated prioritised investment workbank. Manage the inclusion of all investment items into appropriate programmes and track through to completion, including approval of programme changes. Determine and advise on the implications if work is not undertaken in the recommended time-frame.
Monitor route asset management plans to confirm that they are appropriate to deliver required regulatory outputs and amend the plans as necessary to deliver compliant output targets. Agree maintenance activity volumes with delivery unit teams.
Manage the development of renewal and enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail's goals in accordance with company asset policies and standards from project inception to transfer to delivery.
Undertake Level 1 assurance and verification activities on asset examination, maintenance, renewal and enhancement activity: to confirm planned activities are undertaken to satisfactory standard (including legislative compliance); to give feedback to delivery teams; to manage long term business risk and to optimise asset outcomes in line with policies and strategies for safety, performance and reliability.
Sponsor Structures renewal schemes. Review investment papers for compliance to national requirements and participate in funding negotiations.
Manage the specification of acceptance criteria for Structures works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate. Where necessary check that the acceptance processes are being discharged.

Requirements

chartered engineer

cdm

structures exp

asset management

systems integration

safety management

Chartered Engineer
Understanding of CDM regulations
Broad and extensive Structures engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
A detailed understanding of the maintenance of Structures assets
Relevant management qualification
Experience in the integration of complex engineering systems
Expertise in engineering management in a safety critical industry
An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
A sound knowledge of technical, safety and performance standards relating to Structures engineering
Proven ability to lead engineering activities in a business environment
Previous asset management experience

Benefits

Healthcare package
Annual Performance Related Pay package
Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*
Discounts on shopping
Flexible and agile working arrangements
75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
Discounted Gym membershipsand much more.
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
A range of pension options
75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

basic criminal record check required.
verification of identity, right to work in the uk, and three years employment history.
some roles require face‑to‑face drugs & alcohol testing.

Company

Overview

20,000 miles of track

Rail Network Span

The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.

30,000 bridges

Managed Structures

Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.

Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Culture + Values

Safety first, always.
We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
We are committed to doing the right thing.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% Women

Senior Leadership Target

Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.

Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.

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Construction, design and management

Role

Description

standards development

engineering authority

asset management

inspection scheduling

investment planning

acceptance criteria

Collate any issues of regional / national significance and liaise with the region team to develop and spread consistent best practice. Support the development and review of national standards relating to renewals and enhancements. Collate, review and manage progression of potential improvements to standards; provide feedback through the region engineering team.
Manage the arrangements for technical briefing of engineers in the team in order that the purpose, as well as the content of standards, specification, etc. is understood.
Act as engineering authority for engineering deliverables associated with maintenance, renewal and enhancement activities unless formally delegated to others, and provide a route-based engineering single point of contact for Capital Delivery, Works Delivery and Operations senior management for Structures assets.
Work with other members of the asset management teams to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and resolve critical technical problems.
Maintain records of overall Structures asset condition, key risks, and performance impacts. Develop asset management plans that deliver required asset performance aligned to budget, objectives and network policy, as part of the continuous business planning process
Direct the scheduling of examination, inspection, monitoring and assessment of Structures assets and the evaluation of the reports, and the production of route specific and asset type management regimes. Direct the implementation of mitigation measures when proposed asset management actions are deferred.
Review, and approve as appropriate, derogations and non-compliances to standards in compliance with the delegated authority framework. Manage the response to applications outside of own delegated authority.
Lead the development of route specific plans, including all maintenance, renewal and investment activity and lead the development and management of the associated prioritised investment workbank. Manage the inclusion of all investment items into appropriate programmes and track through to completion, including approval of programme changes. Determine and advise on the implications if work is not undertaken in the recommended time-frame.
Monitor route asset management plans to confirm that they are appropriate to deliver required regulatory outputs and amend the plans as necessary to deliver compliant output targets. Agree maintenance activity volumes with delivery unit teams.
Manage the development of renewal and enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail's goals in accordance with company asset policies and standards from project inception to transfer to delivery.
Undertake Level 1 assurance and verification activities on asset examination, maintenance, renewal and enhancement activity: to confirm planned activities are undertaken to satisfactory standard (including legislative compliance); to give feedback to delivery teams; to manage long term business risk and to optimise asset outcomes in line with policies and strategies for safety, performance and reliability.
Sponsor Structures renewal schemes. Review investment papers for compliance to national requirements and participate in funding negotiations.
Manage the specification of acceptance criteria for Structures works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate. Where necessary check that the acceptance processes are being discharged.

Requirements

chartered engineer

cdm

structures exp

asset management

systems integration

safety management

Chartered Engineer
Understanding of CDM regulations
Broad and extensive Structures engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
A detailed understanding of the maintenance of Structures assets
Relevant management qualification
Experience in the integration of complex engineering systems
Expertise in engineering management in a safety critical industry
An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
A sound knowledge of technical, safety and performance standards relating to Structures engineering
Proven ability to lead engineering activities in a business environment
Previous asset management experience

Benefits

Healthcare package
Annual Performance Related Pay package
Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets*
Discounts on shopping
Flexible and agile working arrangements
75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
Discounted Gym membershipsand much more.
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
A range of pension options
75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

basic criminal record check required.
verification of identity, right to work in the uk, and three years employment history.
some roles require face‑to‑face drugs & alcohol testing.

Company

Overview

20,000 miles of track

Rail Network Span

The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.

30,000 bridges

Managed Structures

Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.

Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Culture + Values

Safety first, always.
We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
We are committed to doing the right thing.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% Women

Senior Leadership Target

Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.

Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.

Articles

Feats of engineering

Network Rail Consulting – California High‑Speed Rail

Construction, design and management