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Senior Examiner - Secondment opportunity ending Jan 2026

Gravesend, GB

CT NR (High Speed) Ltd - Examinations Engineering Manager Direct Maintenance (989161) G1

Join our HR Team at Network Rail High Speed – (Senior 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, Ebbsfleet and Stratford 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 - to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience.
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 are excited to be introducing a Senior Examiner into our Singlewell team.

To deliver the programme of examinations of structures and buildings for the High Speed assets and report on their condition with high levels of safety and quality to the required standards.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Safety Lead for the delivery of visual and detailed examinations of structures, tunnels and buildings, to ascertain the required level of asset information for each structure and its elements.
2. Lead and develop additional examinations and monitoring to consider the condition of structures or elements of structures outside of the examination cycle; correctly and accurately using monitoring equipment.
3. Drive and deliver the completion of examinations of structures in a manner which is safe, systematic and logical for the type of structure and access constraints verifying that no aspects cited in the relevant standards are omitted.
4. Deliver and audit the Investigation of defects and deterioration in sufficient detail to identify all aspects of the severity and extent of any changed condition or situation including all preparation, on site observations and appropriate post examination reporting.
5. Deliver and mentor examiners to appraise the condition of structures using approved methods, taking account of material type and prevailing conditions and safe systems of work.
6. Investigate the recording of any aspects not examined accurately and changes in condition, and provide solutions and effective means of delivering improvements at the next examinations.
7. Improve the quality of technical reporting when identifying the findings of examinations, including all sketches and spreadsheets required and develop eff.
8. Complete scoping visits and audits to determine requirements and compliance of examinations.
9. Be the lead examiner and control aspects of work in association with access, safe delivery, and continuous improvement.
10. Undertake on-call duties to act as Bridge Strike Nominee or Bridge Strike Examiner.

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:


Essential

• Significant Experience of undertaking & delivering programmes of structural examinations, recording defects and reporting on the findings for a variety of structure types and materials which may include tunnels, viaducts, bridges (over, under and foot), subways, retaining walls, culverts , buildings, concrete, steel, cast iron and masonry.

• Broad knowledge of structural behaviour for civil engineering and building assets.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• The ability to read, understand and work to technical standards, reports and drawings, for the examination of structures.

• Excellent technical report writing skills with experience in the use of Microsoft Office.

• Significant experience of delivering work safely in a safety critical environment.

• At least two competencies for the Examination of Structures (STE4, STE5 and STE6 competencies) or equivalent in a comparable infrastructure discipline.

• Relevant experience in leading and developing people and delivering programmes of work effectively.

• Lead examiner and self management skills.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Although it isn't essential, it would be helpful if you have:

• STE1 / STE2 competency

• Knowledge of the railway industry including high speed and traditional UK rail environments.

• Bridge strike nominee or bridge strike examiner competency.

• Experience in Structures Condition Marking Index (SCMI) & Tunnel Condition Marking Index (TCMI).

• NRHS Danger Zone and Safe Zone Entry Permits & Rail Safety Leader (Training Provided)

• Safety leadership training/experience.

• Confined spaces competency.

• Sentinel PTS.

• Relevant health and safety qualifications and training

This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.

The important stuff

The role is based at (insert location), however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.

What can we offer you in return?

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:

Salary - £50651 (plus outer London allowance £1600

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 - 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 28th November 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume. This role is also advertised externally,

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.