Senior Asset Engineer (High Speed) [Signalling] at Network Rail

Senior Asset Engineer (High Speed) (Signalling)

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1). The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three stations; St Pancras International, Stratford International and Ebbsfleet International. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client 'HS1 Ltd', undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations – through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client. Our Vision – to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.

About the role

Shape the future of high-speed rail. Join Network Rail High Speed and play a leading role in the management and development of critical signalling assets. You'll provide expert asset management and engineering leadership, defining requirements that drive renewal, refurbishment and enhancement programmes across the route. Working at the heart of our engineering function, you'll develop technical specifications and acceptance criteria, ensuring solutions are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with asset policies, performance objectives and industry standards.

What You'll Do

• Shape route strategies and asset management plans, prioritising investment and driving works through to successful delivery.
• Lead the development of the signalling renewal, refurbishment and enhancement workbank, using asset health information to inform future investment decisions.
• Provide expert support throughout project delivery, ensuring requirements are met, scope is controlled and benefits are realised.
• Act as the technical lead for signalling input into enhancement projects, ensuring compliance with company standards and asset policies.
• Represent the Head of High Speed Engineering, signalling on review panels, providing expert analysis and recommendations on engineering proposals.
• Ensure signalling asset records are accurate, up to date and reflect the current configuration of the railway.
• Lead investigations into incidents, identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement.
• Provide signalling systems engineering expertise across the route, supporting operational excellence and engineering capability.
• Influence maintenance strategies to maximise signalling asset reliability, performance and value throughout the signalling asset lifecycle.
• Monitor signalling asset performance and lead initiatives to improve reliability, safety and operational effectiveness.
• Deliver technical guidance and briefings, promoting best practice and ensuring standards are understood and consistently applied.
• Review derogations and non‑compliance requests, providing robust signalling engineering recommendations and assurance.

Location, Duration, Salary and Closing Date

Location: 1 Stratford Place, London. Duration: Permanent. Salary: Band 3C / £55,596-£65,966 enhanced by an Inner London Allowance of £3,270. Closing date: 14th August 2026 – Late applications will not be accepted. This role has also been advertised externally.

What's in it for you

• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with the option to buy/sell days
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets
• Up to 75% off leisure travel
• Interest‑free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
• Discounts at some stations with your Network Rail pass
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
• Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme - plus more
• We offer generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

Your experience and skills

We are looking for a motivated engineering professional who can demonstrate:

Essential criteria

• Chartered Engineer status, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent professional competence.
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a recognised professional institution.
• Significant signalling equipment engineering experience, including knowledge of signalling asset maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Relevant technical qualifications, or the ability to achieve them within a reasonable timeframe.
• A strong understanding of signalling equipment engineering policy, technical standards, safety requirements and asset performance principles.

Desirable

• Understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of investment planning processes, procedures and supporting systems.
• Experience integrating complex engineering systems.
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Experience of the implementation and management of remote condition monitoring systems.

Additional information

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details as part of your formal offer.

Key Information Vacancy Details

• Number of Positions: 1
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time
• Salary: £55,596 - £65,966
• Location: London Stratford Place, London
• Geographical Area: London (Inside M25)
• Closing Date: 14-AUG-2026
• Job Category: Site based Maintenance
• Function: Southern Region
• Organisation: CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Asset Management )

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