Asset Data Engineer

Location
London, GB

Department Name
CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Asset Management G1

About Network Rail

Join our HR Team at Network Rail High Speed – Asset Data Engineer

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway, High Speed 1 (HS1).

The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ' London St Pancras Highspeed Ltd ', undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client

Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail

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 you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
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Brief Description
The role
We are excited to be recruiting an Asset Data Engineer into our team, sitting within the Asset Management Team for NRHS. The A sset M anagement T eam is a multi-disciplinary team covering all the assets on the railway as well as the asset data to inform optimised decisions for their maintenance and management . While the role has a range of breadth to it, the key area for focus over the 12 months will involve working closely with the Asset Data and Integration Manager to ensure the outcomes of the Strategic Asset Management Plans are delivered. The role will provide essential support to the Asset Management Team.

We are looking for someone with a data background and interest in asset management combined with some knowledge and exposure to the range of functions in engineering and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be familiar with Power Bi and have advanced excel skills.

Key responsibilities are as follows – you will:

• Gather information relating to infrastructure assets to provide reporting to Network Rail (High Speed) Stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of the annual / bi-annual 'Asset Management Annual Statement' (AMAS) reports to be produced for London St Pancras Highspeed / ORR.
• Identify the appropriate performance indicators for engineering assets and set the specifications for these performance indicators, checking that both the indicators and the specifications are consistent with the wider engineering and Network Rail goals.
• Analyse existing asset data reports and lead the identification of Network Rail's future needs for information on assets, including those arising from commitments to external organisations, working with other groups and functions across the company.
• Provide advice to the IM relating to the data produced by the period reporting, and work with the Engineering functions to resolve any issues raised.
• Review Backlog, Faults and other IMR data so there is consistent reporting. Establish the currently available information on assets, assessing its completeness, quality, and other factors affecting its suitability.
• Manage nominated projects to improve the quality and availability of information on infrastructure assets.
• Support discussions with external organisations, including the Office of Rail Regulation, on information on infrastructure assets.
• Lead and deliver all NR HS deliverables to London St Pancras Highspeed Ltd , including AMAS, Asset Specific Policies, etc.

This is a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here .

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you

About our people and the recruitment process -
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us , whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

About The Role (External)
The person
So, who are we looking for? If you can answer 'yes' to the following questions, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Do you have:

• Significant relevant experience of asset data requirements with the ability to interpret and interrogate asset data.
• Sound understanding of the asset information systems, standards and processes.
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced excel skills

Although it isn't essential, it would be helpful if you have a knowledge of asset management, Power BI and some project management experience– and if you have an understanding of railway industry structure and regulatory framework – even better

How To Apply (External)
The important stuff
The role is based at London One Stratford Place, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.

What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:

£29,354 - £ 34,829pa (plus inner London allowance of £3,270pa)

In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Healthcare
• Excellent choice of pension schemes
• 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
• 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
• 'my benefits' – our discounted online shopping site
• Training, development and employee assistance programme available
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
• 5 days paid volunteering leave

Network Rail Benefits
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If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete the form below:
Employee Referral Form

If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.

Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 24 November Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on
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