Asset Engineer [Drainage & Off Track]

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About the role
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We are looking for an Asset Engineer to join our Drainage Asset Management team on the Sussex Route.

As part of Network Rail's Southern Region, our team is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and functionality of a diverse drainage asset portfolio across one of the busiest rail networks in the country. This includes track drainage systems, culverts, catchpits, and other essential water management assets that protect the railway from flooding and deterioration.

The successful candidate will play a key role in making informed, evidence¿based decisions to manage these assets effectively. You will contribute to developing and implementing strategic intervention strategies and support the application of drainage asset management processes in line with Network Rail standards and policies. Your work will help us deliver a safe, reliable, and resilient railway for the communities we serve.

You will also be involved in identifying, prioritising, and remitting schemes for delivery by our partners, ensuring they align with our Strategic Business Plan.

We are seeking a proactive and motivated individual who is keen to grow their expertise and work collaboratively within a dynamic team. While previous experience in drainage or asset management is desirable, strong analytical and communication skills are essential. We welcome applicants with a flexible, positive, and inclusive approach to working with others.

In return, you will enjoy a rewarding role with excellent opportunities for professional development and the chance to take real responsibility for improving the resilience of the railway.

This role is based in London Puddle Dock, with the expectation of 3 days in the office per week and remainder of the week as remote working, which can be substituted with site visits depending on frequency of visits.

Key Accountabilities

¿ Strategic Oversight:

Provide technical leadership lineside asset management, ensuring activities are aligned with strategic objectives and long¿term route needs.

¿ Asset Inspection \& Evaluation:

Oversee the inspection, condition assessment, and evaluation of lineside assets, ensuring compliance with current standards, procedures, and policies.

¿ Investment \& Work Planning:

Develop and maintain lineside asset management plans, shaping investment priorities and monitoring delivery through to completion.

¿ Project Sponsorship:

Support the Route Asset Manager by developing business cases and sponsoring renewal schemes. Work with delivery teams throughout the PACE lifecycle \- from feasibility through to handback.

¿ Technical Handover:

Ensure renewals are handed over with clear specifications, technical documentation, and maintenance requirements.

¿ Risk \& Control Management:

Specify and monitor control measures where interventions are deferred or require additional risk mitigation.

¿ Accurate Asset Records:

Maintain high¿quality asset data, track condition trends, and recommend actions to improve performance and resilience.

¿ Deputisation \& Leadership Support:

Deputise for the Senior Asset Engineer when required and contribute to the development of national standards for lineside engineering.

¿ Cross¿Functional Guidance:

Provide specialist guidance to internal teams, helping resolve multidisciplinary issues and supporting collaborative working.

¿ Incident Investigation:

Take part in the investigation of incidents related to lineside asset performance.

¿ External Engagement:

Lead engagement with local authorities, and external partners on lineside strategy, and lineside asset issues.

How to apply External\-

Band 4C £43,588\- £51,719 Plus an Inner London allowance of £3,270\. Late applications will not be accepted.

• 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:

• Health and wellbeing support


• Enhanced family policies


• Carer's leave , recognising caring responsibilities outside of work

Closing date : 25 June 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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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre\-employment checks.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

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.

Network Rail adheres to pre\-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre \-employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre\-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3\-year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre\-employment vetting.

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 another irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

Your experience and skills
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Essential:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.


• Significant experience in infrastructure drainage with proven abilities in examination, evaluation, maintenance, and repair.


• Sound knowledge of drainage policies and standards.


• Sound knowledge of drainage design methods (simple and complex).


• Understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.


• Understanding of Construction Design and Management Regulations.


• Progress towards membership of a relevant professional institution.

• Experience in application of drainage design methods (simple and complex).


• Degree in a relevant subject.


• Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer.


• Membership in a relevant professional institution.

Key Information

Vacancy Details
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Number of Positions:1
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours:Full Time
Salary:£43,588 \- £51,719
Location:London Puddle Dock, Blackfriars
Closing Date:25\-JUN\-2026
Job Category:Engineering and Asset Management
Function:Southern Region
Organisation:CZ RAM Drainage and Off Track (570818\) G1

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