Strategic Fleet Asset ManagerEngineering and Asset Management

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About the role

Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway, to learn more, please click here to watch our video.

This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.

SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule.

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Working with us is More than a Salary

Vacancy type: This role is permanent.

Location: This position can be based in York, Derby, Birmingham, Crewe, Milton Keynes or London. The role requires the post holder to be office based three days per week, with one or two days of those days being at our York Holgate Depot.

Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel between UK sites as required.

Salary range: Band 2B, £71,163 - £86,801 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 16 September 2026. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.

You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.

If you cannot access the guide, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk and we will send you a copy.

At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more. Find out more about our benefits.

Click 'apply for this job' to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.

If you would like some reasonable adjustments support during your application or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist. For further information https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/

Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:

• Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'

For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.

• Changing a physical feature of our workplace

For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.

• Providing extra equipment or assistance

For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.

There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!

The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following.

• Competency Based Interview
• Tour of workplace
• Meet the team
• Task based test - insert specific info on what this will be

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.

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Your experience and skills

What are the key accountabilities in this role?

• Lead and direct the development and implementation of the asset management policies and engineering competencies needed to overhaul, renew and enhance the fleet and plant assets to deliver the level of business performance required.
• Direct the strategic asset management of rail fleet to optimise heavy overhaul capacity and fleet renewals in accordance with company policies, standards, and specifications.
• Plan and monitor the delivery of overhaul portfolio, including contract management, monitoring of Key Performance Indicator's (KPIs), implementation of corrective actions and reporting to deliver in line with budget and programme.
• Establish the fleet asset management strategy for the technical innovation, mobilisation and introduction of new systems to deliver operational availability and maintenance standards for new railway systems including introduction to service and maintenance for new assets.
• Provide professional asset management leadership to engineers throughout Supply Chain Operations (SCO) to improve decision making, design, and execution.
• Develop the technical standards, specifications, work instructions and good practice guides for heavy maintenance activities to apply industry best practice to the Network Rail fleet.
• Develop continuous improvement programmes and initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery, leading the development of business cases and obtaining funding to complete improvements.
• Direct assurance activities for fleet heavy maintenance across SCO to confirm that work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Lead on safety for all overhaul activities fully investigating all incidents that adversely affect the safety and performance of engineering assets and implementing recommendations.

What are the essential skills and experience we're looking for?

Essential Criteria

• Chartered or Incorporated engineer with membership to a relevant professional body.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.
• Substantial experience in development of whole life asset management including demonstrable expertise in ISO55001.
• A sound knowledge of technical, safety and performance standards relating to high value engineering assets.
• Able to evaluate complex engineering systems and make decisions to maximise benefit to Network Rail.
• Proven ability to manage engineering activities in a business environment with safety critical accountability.
• Recognised project management qualification relevant to or demonstrable depth of experience managing complex engineering projects.
• Experience of contract and supplier management with strong commercial negotiation skills.
• Competent investigator.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, organisational and communication skills.

We would also like, but it's not essential:

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant management qualification.
• Expertise in engineering management in a safety critical industry.

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Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£71,163 - £86,801

Location:

East Midlands Control Centre, Derby

Geographical Area:

Midlands

Closing Date:

16-SEP-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

Route Services

Asset:

SCO - Fleet & Engineering

Organisation:

NK F&E Management (541022) G2

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How to Complete a Supporting Statement.pdfHow to Complete a Supporting Statement.pdfNetwork Rail - More than a Salary.pdf

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