Asset Engineer (R&E), York George Stephenson House

1. Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the Signalling engineering workbank. Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.

2. Develop allocated renewal and enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail's goals prior to handover to delivery. Following handover, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and any changes agreed. Check that completed schemes are appropriately assessed to determine they meet the project remit.

3. Specify acceptance criteria for Signalling engineering works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate. Audit acceptance processes are being discharged appropriately.

4. Work with members of the other asset management teams to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and identify critical technical problems.

5. Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.

6. Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of Signalling engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current ‘as built‘ status.

7. Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required.

8. Carry out Engineering verification activities in support of the national programme.

9. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the Signalling asset condition database and the renewals work bank.

· HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject

· Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution

· Significant Signalling engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements

· Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales

· Knowledge of policy and standards relating to Signalling engineering

· Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain

Desirable

· Degree in a relevant subject

· Incorporated or Chartered Engineer

· An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques

· Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems

· Knowledge of project management techniques