Engineering Manager

TA Asset Management & Architecture (570681) G1
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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
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 for you and your family (subject to terms and conditions)
️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
️ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees duringsignificant life moments
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. Lead the provision of expert advice, input and support associated with the provision of voice services for our projects, customers, stakeholders, and suppliers.
Provide professional leadership for the development of engineers aligned to the engineering discipline and undertake professional mentorship of engineers in support of their achievement of professional registration to their relevant Engineering Council.
Manage the design and delivery of programmes for the development of technical capability required within Network Rail
Lead the technical input to the development of the standards, specifications, means of compliance and KPIs for Asset Management
Deliver strategy and Asset Policy within the technical engineering area in liaison with experts internally and externally including regulatory bodies.
Research and respond to changes in the internal and external requirements and practice, which impact upon policy, standards and architectures.
Act as Technical Authority for delivery of a specific project or portfolio of projects and deliver projects within time, cost and quality.
Represent Network Rail externally to the industry and input to European issues as required.
Identify voice service opportunities for the implementation of technical improvements that add value to the business through achievement of 'safer, secure, better, faster, cheaper' Voice platform infrastructure
Substantial experience in Architecture-Voice engineering or operations within a GB rail operational or equivalent environment.
Delivery of complex Architecture-Voice networks & services
A sound knowledge of applicable policies, standards, national and international legislation
Understanding of CSM and the regulatory framework with respect to operational telecoms provision (system and service).
Formal Project Management qualification (e.g. Strong commercial awareness and financially astute
Broad and extensive experience in the development of engineering technology
TOGAF, ITIL or eTOM certifications
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours.
January 4th 2026
At Network Rail, we have several employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. In IT Services, we have a group of Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment . For more information on D&I at Network Rail, please follow this link
powell4@networkrail.