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ASSET ENGINEER

Our client is changing the face of rail travel. They have exciting plans to embrace new ideas, experiences, backgrounds and ambitions make this the ideal time to join.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Asset & Facilities Manager, you'll provide technical and professional support to the Property and wider teams. You will also play a key role in informing the asset intervention strategy for the business

As Asset Engineer  for the South you'll be responsible for the full property asset inspection regime covering the following stations: York, Doncaster, Retford, Newark, Grantham and Peterborough.

The roles will be based in Newcastle/York with the requirement to travel across the route as necessary 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and enhancing the Station Asset Management Policy and Integrated Station Asset Plan.
• Developing and maintaining the Station Asset Maintenance Policy and Station Asset Maintenance Plan.
• Managing, monitoring, and reporting on specific activities within the Asset Team's revenue business plan.
• Leading the preparation of Asset Management-related documentation, including policies, strategies, and lifecycle plans for adoption
• Consulting with sub-contractors / suppliers to co-ordinate appropriate service delivery, including the preparation of quotation and/or tender documents as necessary.
 •    Complying with appropriate Health and Safety Risk Assessments and Method Statements and to actively monitor the health and safety performance of Supply Chain Partners in compliance with all relevant processes and procedures including the published Safety Management Systems (SMS) document/s

What you'll need. 

•    To be an experienced Qualified Asset Engineer with an IOSH qualification
• Proven experience in a related or similar post
• To be a committed and ambitious engineer who can demonstrate strong leadership and people skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play your part in growing a dynamic high-performance team.
• Possess Knowledge of buildings construction, civil engineering and construction management processes, systems and standards.
• Knowledge of Construction, Design and Management Regulations.
• To be able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team and external supply chain.
• Have a versatile approach, with a solid knowledge of managing multi-site operations, production and delivery of comprehensive and compliant programmes.
• Motivational leadership qualities and a strong collaborator as you will be collaborating with your regional colleague, supporting each other when needed.
• Experience in delivering all areas of facilities management, projects and estate management practices and strategy.
• Be an Effective negotiator, coupled with the ability to communicate at senior levels.
 •    Have an enthusiastic approach to a customer focused organisation and a culture of employee engagement with experience of team leadership and development. 

What you'll get:

• Free rail travel + 75% off other companies' tickets (for you & dependents)
• Discounted international train tickets (after one year's service)
• 50% discount on tickets for friends & family
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual cycle to work schemes.
• Discount, savings and cashback scheme from top retailers.
• Health & wellbeing schemes and discounts
• Host of training opportunities to help further your career
 •    Rewards & awards to recognise when you shine.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds