Asset Engineer [Building Services]
Who We Are
--------------
Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.
We're proud to be named as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running. Find out more from our people here.
Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria
This busy region sees 1\.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.
In the North West \& Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.
If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion \- Network Rail.
About the role
------------------
In this role, you will oversee the stewardship and inspection of building services for stations and station plant assets ensuring they meet policy, technical standards and operational needs. You'll help shape maintenance and renewal priorities, supporting the development of workbanks, plans and investment decisions.
You will produce and refine maintenance and renewal remits, guide the development of schemes, and act as sponsor for more complex or specialist works. You'll also assess risks, contribute to business cases and review proposals from other teams or external stakeholders to ensure plans are safe, functional, compliant, efficient and well¿integrated.
A key part of the role is monitoring asset condition and performance trends, helping to identify issues early and prevent failures. You'll also support incident investigations, liaise with occupiers, tenants, train\-operating\-companies, and stakeholders on compliance matters, and oversee PPM delivery and audits.
Finally, you'll ensure hazardous materials and risks associated with building services assets are properly recorded, controlled and managed in line with current standards.
What's in it for you:
Here are a few of the benefits we offer
- Salary: Band 4\.C, starting at £43,588 and increasing to £51,719
- 28\-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days (contract dependant)
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- My Benefits platform \- giving national and local retail discount
- A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers \- cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
- Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
- 75% discount on leisure travel (discretionary)
- A choice of contributory pension schemes
Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework , any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace \- skills and talents we need in our business .
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre\-employment checks.
Closing date: 11 June 2026\. Late applications will not be accepted.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision
We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.
Your experience and skills
------------------------------
In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:
- HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
- Significant relevant experience of operational property engineering
- Knowledge of policies and standards relating to operational property
- Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution
- Member of a relevant professional body
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
- Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
Key Information
Vacancy Details
-------------------
Number of Positions:1
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours:Full Time
Salary:£43,588 \- £51,719
Location:Manchester
Geographical Area:North West England
Closing Date:11\-JUN\-2026
Job Category:Engineering and Asset Management
Function:North West \& Central Region
Organisation:OB Route Buildings Engineer NW (542926\) G2
Location Map
----------------
This listing is from indeed. View original listing ↗