Assistant Asset Engineer [Structures]

At Network Rail, we connect people, communities, and businesses across Britain, ensuring millions of passengers and tonnes of freight move safely and efficiently. Joining us means becoming part of a team that keeps the country moving, supports economic growth, and builds a more sustainable future. Your contribution will make a real difference.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We also support flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

About the role

As an Assistant Asset Engineer [Structures], you will:

• Support the application of asset management processes in line with functional policies to achieve financial and performance targets.
• Schedule examinations, inspections, and assessments of assets, ensuring reports are reviewed and appropriate mitigation measures are progressed.
• Specify and prioritise actions arising from defects, inspections, and other technical reports for inclusion in work plans.
• Undertake engineering analysis and risk assessments to support asset management activities, business cases, and whole-life cost assessments.
• Monitor asset condition, capability trends, and failure data to support maintenance, renewal, and risk mitigation planning.
• Support the development of enhancement schemes and manage interfaces with network capability programmes.
• Determine mitigation actions required to reduce the impact of adverse weather on asset performance.
• Maintain accurate asset data and information within company systems.
• Provide engineering support and contribute to incident investigations.
• Review proposals from internal and external stakeholders to identify potential risks, conflicts, or opportunities.
• Monitor project development and support design approval and certification processes.

About the benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus statutory days, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• Defined benefit pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Travel benefits, including up to 75% subsidised rail and underground season tickets and leisure travel discounts.
• Interest-free loans for season tickets and station car parking.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Enhanced family policies and carer's leave.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) vetting. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or any other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Safe behaviour is paramount. Applicants should demonstrate their commitment to safety.