Reliability Engineer

Job DescriptionAre you a Reliability Engineer who loves problem-solving, analysing complex data and improving the long-term performance of critical assets? If you're excited by the idea of using real-time asset health insights to reduce downtime and optimise maintenance strategies, this role could be your perfect next step.We're working with a major organisation responsible for a large, highly regulated UK infrastructure environment. This setting combines modern technology with legacy systems, offering a fascinating challenge for anyone passionate about asset performance, engineering optimisation and data-led decision making.What's the role all about?As a Reliability Engineer, you'll join the Chief Engineer's function and take a central role in understanding asset behaviour, analysing failure trends and helping shape smarter, more proactive asset management decisions.You'll work closely with multi-discipline engineers, data specialists and asset managers to identify failure modes, interpret performance data and recommend improvements that genuinely reduce cost, risk and downtime.In this role, you will:Assess asset criticality and understand what data is available (or needed)Extract and interpret data from existing systems to assess asset healthRecommend additional sensors, technology and data-capture methodsIdentify meaningful indicators of performance decline or incipient failureDefine what “healthy” asset operation looks like for different asset typesAnalyse failure reports to understand operational impact and costApply statistical analysis to detect patterns, anomalies and failure modesWork with data teams to develop dashboards showing real-time asset healthSupport optimisation of maintenance strategies and asset management plansThis is a role where your insights directly influence operational performance, reliability and long-term planning across a significant engineering estate.What you'll bringTo succeed as a Reliability Engineer, you'll need:Strong technical understanding of electromechanical systems, equipment and typical failure modesExperience analysing complex technical data for process improvement or root-cause analysisAbility to translate raw data into meaningful insights for non-technical stakeholdersUnderstanding of physics-of-failure and material/component failure behaviourExperience with tools such as FMEA, FTA, RCM or HAZOPPassion for continuous improvement, optimisation and data-led engineeringUnderstanding of maintenance strategy developmentDesirable:HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or a related technical disciplineProfessional membership or working toward IEng/CEngEligibility for Security ClearanceWho you areYou're curious, analytical and determined to understand why things fail — and how to stop it happening again. You enjoy digging into data, questioning assumptions and working collaboratively to improve systems and processes.You'll be:Inquisitive, methodical and persistentAble to balance technical detail with real-world operational needsComfortable engaging with cross-functional teamsInfluential, with the ability to communicate complex insights clearlyA natural problem-solver who enjoys improving how assets performWhy apply?Work with highly experienced engineers in a unique and diverse infrastructure environmentPlay a strategic role in reducing downtime and improving critical asset performanceShape data-driven maintenance strategies and reliability practicesEnjoy development opportunities, autonomy and meaningful workIf you're a Reliability Engineer who thrives on analysis, innovation and continuous improvement, this is a standout opportunity.Ready to take the next step?If you're an experienced Reliability Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today — or contact me directly for a confidential chat.Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.JBRP1_UKTJ