Your role will be a critical leadership role that ensures the safety and reliability of Nexus Infrastructure by leading upon the planned, reactive and corrective maintenance, inspection and renewal regime of the Departmental Asset Management portfolio as determined by the Principal Engineer & Head of Rail Infrastructure Maintenance, to meet the safety & legislative compliance and the operational performance & reliability requirements of Nexus.
The role
You will be responsible for the asset management portfolio of the Nexus Overhead Line system as well as being a key stakeholder in the delivery of the Overhead Line Capital programme and involved in the exciting Metro to Washington extension.
The person
Working within the Rail Infrastructure Maintenance Service Area, you will either be a proven leader or an aspiring leader that can demonstrate leadership capabilities that assumes the overall responsibility and accountability for the department asset management portfolio. You will be qualified to HNC, better or an equivalent qualification in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering subject area or demonstratable extensive experience of the management of Railway Engineering Systems. Knowledge of High Voltage Overhead Line systems is also essential.
You will hold extensive knowledge of the Railway Industry with reference to Safety Regulations, Railway Group Standards, Regulatory and Consumer Benefit requirements.
More information can be found in the job description and person specification.
As well as a competitive salary, Nexus offers a range of fantastic benefits:
* Salary dependant on skills and experience – circa £52k
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* 36 hours per week
* Stand By & On Call allowance of £3,280
* Generous Pension Scheme - you will be automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) The LGPS is one of the largest pension schemes in the UK. It is a defined benefit pension scheme which means your pension is based on your salary and how long you pay into the Scheme.
* Free travel within Tyne and Wear on Metro, Buses and the Shields Ferry for you and your partner or a friend
* Free travel on metro and the ferry for your dependants in full time education
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* A full occupational health service including access to physiotherapy and counselling services
* Free eye tests and flu vaccines
* A supportive culture that values work life balance including agile working, with the option to apply for flexible working
* Enhanced bereavement, paternity and maternity leave
* A volunteering policy
* A Cycle to Work Scheme
* Commitment to learning and personal development
* Reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
Closing date 24th October 2025 at 09:00am
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