Senior Asset Engineer (Support)

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Client:

Network Rail

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

73f11ce47f29

Job Views:

3

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Distribution High Voltage (HV) Senior Asset Engineer for the Scotland region. Based out of Glasgow, you will be responsible for the management of the Distribution 25kV traction power assets, including maintenance and renewal activities. You will also be expected to provide Distribution HV engineering expertise to key stakeholders and customers and support the Regional Asset Manager as required.

This is an office-based position; however, site visits will be required to assess the assets or monitor the progress of live projects.

About the role

Here are some of the duties your role will include:

1. Provide Distribution systems engineering input to determine appropriate engineering maintenance regimes and activity volumes for Distribution assets in accordance with company policies, standards, and specifications.
2. Provide a comprehensive systems engineering support service across the Distribution asset base throughout the route and across delivery units as required.
3. Monitor and strive to improve the technical competence of engineers associated with Distribution systems engineering in the delivery units.
4. Provide technical briefings associated with Distribution systems engineering to engineers in delivery units.
5. Review and make recommendations on derogation and non-compliance applications to systems engineering related standards.
6. Review and monitor progression of potential improvements to Distribution systems from delivery units; provide feedback to the originators.
7. Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the Distribution asset condition database and the renewals work bank.
8. Provide advice and guidance to the delivery unit and other asset engineers in the production of prioritised business-focused Distribution systems renewal proposals.
9. Participate in, and lead as directed, Distribution engineering activities in support assurance processes.
10. Monitor the reliability and performance of Distribution systems related assets across the route and instigate, lead, and participate in the implementation of corrective actions.
11. Contribute to the development and maintenance of route asset management plans.
12. Participate in investigations of incidents as required.
13. Contribute to the development of revised standards and policies relating to Distribution assets.
14. Assist in the review and acceptance process for engineering project designs as required.

What you will bring to the role

1. Incorporated Engineer
2. Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
3. Membership of relevant professional institution
4. Substantial Electrical engineering experience
5. A detailed understanding of the maintenance of Electrical assets
6. A sound knowledge of the relevant technical, safety, and performance standards
7. Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
8. Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
9. Chartered engineer
10. Understanding and experience of railway infrastructure maintenance
11. Experience of undertaking engineering assurance activities, including competence assessment