Engineer [Structures]

You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consist of three routes - North West, Central and West Coast South - and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services. You can learn more about our region here: North West & Central region - Network Rail. In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail., We're looking for a skilled Bridge Engineer, to join our Bridge Assessments Team in Manchester, part of the wider North West & Central (NW&C) regional team. You'll help care for a portfolio of over 7,000 bridges of various forms across the North West and Central region. Some of the bridges you'll help manage trace their history to the era of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway - the world's first inter-city passenger railway. You'll be working closely with colleagues across the NW&C region, helping keep historic and modern railway infrastructure safe, reliable and ready for the future. Some of the key day to day tasks of the role include:

• Provide technical assurance and appraisal of supplier bridge assessment reports.
• Check quality, challenge assumptions and ensure processes meet required standards.
• Support Route Asset teams with clear, practical technical advice.
• Use Network Rail's asset management system (NEST) to maintain accurate records and strengthen asset intelligence.
• Help manage risk and inform decisions on maintenance and strengthening, contributing to continuous improvement within an expert and supportive team., In this role you will provide specialist technical expertise to support the safe, reliable and efficient management of structural assets across the railway. You will also support the development of asset strategies, products and operational processes, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, legislation and industry best practice. In addition, you will take ownership of specific projects or project portfolios, delivering work safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards while maintaining accurate records and supporting engineering verification activities.
  
  You'll have a degree background in civil or structural engineering
• Strong experience and understanding of bridge behaviour and assessment principles
• You'll be confident applying engineering judgement, able to review and challenge constructively, and comfortable working collaboratively across Routes and disciplines
• Sound knowledge of relevant policies and standards
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:
• Chartership or progress toward professional accreditation
• Knowledge or experience of advanced analytical techniques - including non-linear finite element analysis
• Project management experience and awareness of project management techniques
• Railway industry experience
  
  Package : This role sits within Band 4C, salary range £43,588 - £53,167 Depending on experience.
Location : The successful candidate can be based in Network Rail offices in Manchester, Square 1, 4 Travis Street, M1 2NY. As this is a role in a regional team, occasional travel across NW&C is required. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a large volume of applications is received. What's in it for you Here are a few of the benefits we have to offer:
• 28 days annual leave - with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
• Access to a range of contributory pension schemes
• The potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
• Privileged staff travel - Discretionary leisure travel discount of 75%
• We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted.
• A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
• Hybrid working where possible and enhanced family-friendly support
• Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
• 5 days of paid volunteering leave
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community