Department Name
CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Asset Management (989091) G1
Location
Gravesend, GB
Department Name
CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Asset Management (989091) G1
About Network Rail
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Who We Are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway (HS1) owned by London St. Pancras Highspeed. The 109km London St. Pancras Highspeed 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 international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client London St. Pancras Highspeed, 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: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/
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. Watch our video to find out more!
Brief Description
The role
We are seeking an experienced Asset Engineer (Signalling & Telecommunications) to assist the Senior Asset Engineer with the management, assurance and long‑term stewardship of Signalling, Telecoms and Control Systems across the HS1 route. This role is central to ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of the UK’s only international high‑speed railway. You will contribute to renewal development, engineering assurance, standards compliance, incident response and asset lifecycle planning.
You will focus on:
* Ensuring long-term safety, reliability and performance of HS1’s S&T assets
* Developing and documenting the renewal and enhancement requirements tailored to the HS1 system
* Leading or supporting the engineering assurance across the S&T asset base
* Supporting the maintenance delivery, configuration management and supplier interfaces
* Contributing to the technical governance, asset strategy and lifecycle planning.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the development of S&T renewal, refurbishment and enhancement requirements for S&T assets.
* Maintain Network Rail High Speed’s prioritised S&T work bank.
* Contributing to the S&T elements of the HS1 Route Asset Management Plans.
* Providing engineering assurance, through
* Acting as the sponsor, where appropriate, project engineer or DPE for S&T project schemes.
* Ensuring compliance with HS1 standards and processes.
* Reviewing and aiding with the acceptance of the designs, technical submissions and non-compliance applications.
* Supporting and contributing to the technical governance and configuration assurance.
* Supporting and challenging the S&T maintenance delivery teams through audits and inspections.
* Monitoring trends across the S&T asset range, including:
* UM71 and HVI track circuits.
* KVB train protection.
* The signalling Route Control Centre system (RCCS), the Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Information System (EMMIS), the Ventilation Control System (VCS)) and other control/management systems.
* Telecoms backbone, including:
* Operational telephony.
* MPLS‑TP data transmission network.
* Analogue and digital radio systems.
* Fibre networks and associated infrastructure.
* Leading or supporting investigations into S&T incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
* Providing authoritative engineering advice in the S&T discipline.
* Collaborating with suppliers, maintenance delivery teams, train operators and London St Pancras High Speed Ltd.
* Providing technical briefings and supporting safe and compliant delivery.
* Maintaining accurate configuration records for HS1 S&T assets.
* Review monitoring outputs and supporting the maintenance and renewal planning.
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
The person
So, who are we looking for? If you can match the essential criteria below, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Essential Criteria
* Strong background in Railway signalling engineering.
* Substantial experience in signalling and telecoms engineering (preferably high-speed).
* Understanding of TVM430 / KVB or equivalent high‑integrity signalling systems.
* Experience in S&T asset management, engineering assurance or system stewardship.
* Knowledge of S&T safety, standards and technical rules in use on HS1.
* Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
* Incorporated Engineer status (or equivalent professional competence).
* Membership of a relevant institution (e.g. IRSE, IET, IAM).
Desirable Criteria
* Experience with HS1 systems and operational environment.
* Experience of working in a concession or regulated safety-critical environment.
* Understanding of high‑speed interoperability and related standards.
* Knowledge of project development, commissioning and asset integration.
How To Apply (External)
The important stuff
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
Salary range: £43,588‑£51,719 (dependent on skills and experience)
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 19 March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.
If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an interview.
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
* ☀ 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
In addition to the excellent benefits listed above, please click on the link below to read on what we offer to our employees:
Life at Network Rail
We want all our people to feel empowered to succeed, so we provide solid training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enable you to achieve your career ambitions.
If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete form below:
Targeted Diversity Employee Referral Form
If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 19 March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Click here for more information.
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