Job: IRC2283348

Join our Infrastructure Team at Network Rail High Speed – Examiner

Who we are

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

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/

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. Watch our video to find out more!

The role

We have an exciting opportunity within Network Rail High Speed for an Examiner.

Reporting into the Assistant Buildings & Civils Maintenance Engineer, you will examine structures and buildings and report on their condition.

Some of the key accountabilities include:

• Visual examination of structures and buildings to determine the current condition of visible and easily accessible elements of the structure.

• Detailed examination of structures and buildings from within touching distance of all elements to identify all signs of deterioration.

• Examination of structures in a manner which is systematic and logical for the type of structure and access constraints verifying that no aspects cited in the report proforma are omitted.

• Investigate defects and deterioration in sufficient detail to identify all aspects of the severity and extent of any changed condition or situation.

• Special examinations and monitoring to consider the condition of structures or elements of structures outside of the examination cycle; correctly and accurately using monitoring equipment.

• Appraise the condition of structures using approved methods, taking account of material type and prevailing conditions.

• Record any aspects not examined accurately and changes in condition, as well as obtaining photographic evidence.

• Prepare technical reports identifying the findings of examinations.

• Complete scoping visits and determine requirements for examinations.

• Act as Responsible Person On Site (RPOS) and/or Task Supervisor (TS) responsible for taking possessions and managing safety in possessions.

• Act as Bridge Strike Examiner to permit the movement of trains at normal speed over and under bridges following a bridge strike.

• Undertake on-call duties.

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.

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:

• Experience of undertaking structural examinations, recording defects and reporting on the findings for a selection of structure types which may include viaducts, bridges (over, under and foot), subways, retaining walls, culverts and buildings?

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office?

• Excellent technical report writing skills?

• A full UK Driving Licence?

Although it isn’t essential, it would be helpful if you have a knowledge of the railway industry. Also, if you have any of the following – even better!

• STE4 and STE5 competencies.

• RPOS/TS competency.

• Bridge strike examiner competency.

• HNC in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline.

• Experience in SCMI and TCMI.

• Confined spaces competency.

The important stuff

The role is based at Singlewell, 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:

We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:

Grade: Maintenance Grade- £ 38,990 (plus outer London allowance of £1,940)

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

• Generous annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Bonus scheme

• 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 – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

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 18th May 2024 . Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard

All prospective candidates 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 Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.