Network Rail Logo

Assistant Engineer

Network Rail

Engineering The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes, UK FULL TIME

Overview

Join Network Rail as a motivated engineer supporting the inspection and assessment of railway assets. Progress your career, gain professional qualifications, and contribute to safe and reliable railway infrastructure.
  • Support inspection and assessment of railway assets.
  • Review asset condition and identify repair/renewal needs.
  • Develop engineering knowledge through training and experience.
  • Maintain professional development records.
  • Requires HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline and initial experience in Asset Management.
  • Excellent data analysis, reporting, and communication skills are essential.

About the role

About the Role

An average day involves supporting the inspection and assessment of railway assets, reviewing asset condition and maintenance trends, and helping to identify repair or renewal requirements. The role also includes providing technical support, developing engineering knowledge through training and practical experience, and maintaining records of professional development and progress.

About the Team

We're a small team of highly motivated engineers who are passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and innovative structures management solutions. We work collaboratively, support one another, and take pride in making a positive impact for our customers and stakeholders.

Your Experience and Skills

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual who is keen to progress their career within railway engineering and work towards professional qualifications. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis, reporting and presentation skills, excellent communication abilities, and the confidence to contribute within committee meetings and other professional forums.

Applicants should hold an HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, have some experience in Network Rail Asset Management, and possess an understanding of relevant policies and standards.

Essential Criteria

  • HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in relevant engineering discipline (Civil or Structural)
  • Initial experience in NR Asset Management
  • Understanding of relevant policies and standards

Next Steps

CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing Late September, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes. We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail. All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Key details

Location
The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes, UK
Salary
£32,000 – £36,000 / year
Posted
13 September 2026
Type
FULL TIME