Who We Are
At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver:
- A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees - quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.
- Individual rostering - enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault.
- Multi-skilling - investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.
- Accelerated and improved technology deployment - we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.
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 your part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here
About the role
Overview
As Asset Engineer (R&E) [Signalling] you will determine renewal requirements and develop allocated Signalling engineering renewal and enhancement requirements, produce specifications and acceptance criteria for Signalling engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with company engineering policies, and manage the existing asset and obsolescence to keep the railway running in a tight funding environment.
Your Main Responsibilities will be to
- Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the Signalling engineering work bank. Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.
- 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.
- Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required.
- Carry out Engineering verification activities in support of the national programme.
- Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the Signalling asset condition database and the renewals work bank.
- Support the ongoing management of obsolete assets and deferred renewals
- Develop level crossing renewals to support renewals requirements and safety enhancements
- Support other Route functions in management of assets where Signalling is a key stakeholder
Pay and Rewards
Salary: This role is a Band 4.C. £43,588 - £51,719 per annum .
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
- Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
- A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
- GWR ticket alliance, Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network (48 passes per year)
- Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
- A range of Pension schemes to choose from
- Effectively manage work-lif e balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, flexible working, flexible leave, and enhanced family friendly suppor t .
- 5 days paid volunteering leave.
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
- In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here .
More about the role and your application
Closing date: 25th June 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
This role requires working in the office or a least 60% of the working week. Base location could be any office location within Wales & Borders. Please note, there may be a requirement to travel to locations across the Route and for occasional night shift or night away from home / base location.
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We want to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity. Therefore, should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please do let us know by contacting Elisabeth Holmes on View phone number on unitedkingdom.jobradars.com.
Should you wish to have a chat about this role, please contact Peter Kelly on View phone number on unitedkingdom.jobradars.com, or Joshua Robinson on View phone number on unitedkingdom.jobradars.com
Your experience and skills
You will ideally have
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
- Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution
- Significant [Discipline] 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 [Discipline] engineering
- Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
- Able to work occasional night shift or stay overnight away from home / base location on occasion
- Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety within your application.
What could set you apart
- 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
- Capability to create reporting dashboards in PowerBI or similar technology
Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide . Some of these criteria may be learnt in role. Therefore, if you do not meet all the criteria, please submit your application. We will screen your application against these criteria to assess the best match.
Key Information
Vacancy Details
Number of Positions
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£43,588 - £51,719
Location
Cardiff St Patrick's House, Cardiff
Geographical Area
Wales
Closing Date
25-JUN-2026
Job Category
Engineering and Asset Management
Function
Wales & Western Region
Organisation
OW Wales Route Engineer Signalling - Indirect (112548) G5
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